Registration Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and an enthusiastic professional to join us at the Institute of Physics (IOP) as a Registration Officer.The roleThis is an exciting role that involves the maintenance of professional standards for physics-related professions,the promotion of the IOPs role in professional registration to employers and CPD monitoring for the maintenance of professional registration.The post holder will be responsible for supporting key elements of the IOPs Royal Charter obligations. Under theCharter the IOP awards its own Chartered Physicist professional qualification. We are also licensed by both the Engineering Council and the Science Council to award their professional registrations, upholding these standards will also be part of the post holdersresponsibilities.Additionally, the Registration Officer is responsible for supporting and promoting these qualifications through providing accurate advice and guidance to prospective applicants. They will also be responsible for the processing of applicationsfor professional registration and for delivering professional registration workshops. The post holder will organise and run these workshops virtually. There may be occasions where face-to-face workshops are requested and therefore the post holder will be responsiblefor organising and running these both internally at the IOP office, or externally with our current employer contacts (e.g. ACTS). This role involves travel throughout the UK and ROI, particularly in relation to ACTs accreditation.The PersonWe are looking fora professional who has experience and knowledge of registration processes and is able to demonstrate relationship management skills. You should be dependable, proactive and a team player. You should also have experience of managing volunteers as they are integralto our registration processes.The person must have good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, and the ability to make improvements to systems and processes whilst maintaining adherence to external requirements. The person must also be comfortablewith delivering presentations and workshops.You must be able to drive results, able to manage and measure work and can demonstrate customer focus behaviour.Future of WorkThe Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer and our people are at theheart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work todeliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact.The Future of Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibilityand agility.Why work with usThe Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusivephysics community. As a charity, were here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.Our purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics. And, in our role as a charity,were here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.We are working to deliver an ambitious five-year strategy, and we are seeking new talent to help us create a contemporary organisation that is fit for the future.Inaddition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefitsincluding childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans. The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.