Projects Support Officer Science

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Projects Support Officer - ScienceThe Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to advance excellence in the chemical sciences, with a thriving global community of hundreds of thousands of people who love chemistry. An internationally-renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge, we are also the professional body for chemists and the biggest non-governmental investor in chemistry education in the UK, with strong links to schools, colleges, universities and industry.Position: Programme Officer, ScienceLocation: Cambridge (Commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)Job type: Full Time, Temporary – Up to 18 monthsHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £30,375 - £33,750 per annum plus benefitsBenefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.Closing Date: 6th September 2020About the role:The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) seeks a Science Programmes Officer on a full-time temporary basis for up to eighteen months, based at our Cambridge Science Park office, but initially working from home.As a Science Programmes Officer for the RSC, you will support a range of activities, with a particular focus on our Awards Programme and Scientific Conferences, and also providing support for our grants.Following a comprehensive review of our programmes to recognise excellence and achievements in the chemical sciences, you will be part of a team working to implement recommendations to shape the future of RSC prizes, awards and other forms of recognition. You will also support the development of our portfolio of international scientific meetings for the research community.Essential Skills / Experience:• Background in science and/or science programme management and administration.• Strong project and time management skills.• Ability to deliver multiple projects in parallel and involving internal and external stakeholders.• Customer focussed approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement.• Demonstrable ability to work both as part of multi-functional teams and independently.• Strong written and oral communication skills.• Good IT skills and abilities.Desirable Skills / Experience:• Background in or awareness of aspects of the research and innovation environment (e.g. research funding, higher education reform, public engagement with science, science and the economy).• Experience interacting with people at a variety of levels in different sectors.The Royal Society of Chemistry supports development and offers great benefits.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply before the end of our closing date.You may have experience of the following: Science Programme Officer, Science Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Manager, Science Project Support Officer, Project Support Officer, Networking, Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, Chemistry Graduate, Science Graduate, Customer Service, Business Development, Science Officer, Science Education Officer, Postdoctoral Researcher, Sales, etc.Ref: 93960