ROYAL SOCIETY
The Royal Society is looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to manage policy workflow and communication with stakeholders, especially the Science Policy Committee. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Science Policy Senior Leadership Team on various projects, manage internal communications, and oversee the implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management system. This role requires strong planning, organisational, and communication skills, along with an interest in science policy. It offers significant exposure to senior staff and the opportunity to contribute to the Society's influential policy efforts. The position is full-time and based in London.
The Royal Society is seeking a highly organised and proactive team player to manage and oversee policy workflow and ensure that it is communicated effectively to a range of stakeholders. Key among these is the important and active committee – the Science Policy Committee (SPC) – which governs the Society’s policy work. The successful candidate will also be responsible for working closely with the Science Policy Senior Leadership Team on a variety of projects and tasks, such as running the directorate’s management and reporting systems; internal communications amongst teams within Science Policy and across the wider Society; tracking and reporting on the impact of our work; and ad hoc finance responsibilities. The role will also be responsible for project managing the implementation of Science Policy’s adoption of the Society’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, working alongside the Society’s dedicated CRM team.
The role is suitable for someone with both an ability to see the bigger picture and a meticulous eye for detail. It demands excellent planning and organisation skills in order to keep on top of a range of reporting tasks on very different timescales (from weeks to years), relying on contributions from a range of staff and Fellows. An ability to provide clear, accurate and well-pitched written and oral briefings is also essential. As the role involves compiling and interpreting content from across the whole Science Policy team, an interest in science policy and an ability to develop a basic knowledge of a range of topics areas and project plans will be helpful. The successful candidate will enjoy exceptional exposure to senior staff and Fellows and will have the opportunity to make a major contribution to the governance of the Science Policy team and the delivery of its influencing objectives.
The Royal Society’s mission is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Science Policy team’s role is to work with the Society’s Fellows, Foreign Members and other experts to develop and promote independent, expert and timely advice to UK, European and international decision-makers. Policy is a central and influential part of the Society’s activities, and the Society has built up an enviable reputation for the quality and breadth of its policy work.
The Science Policy team comprises around 50 staff working across a range of themes and policy areas, according to scientific and policy priorities. It works closely with several other Royal Society teams to deliver its objectives, as well as with other academies, learned societies, funding agencies, civil servants and Parliamentarians, NGOs and the private sector. It undertakes a wide range of analysis and influencing activities, including the delivery of major reports and shorter statements, the creation and deployment of influential networks, skilful use of the Society’s media channels, and well-founded programmes of events.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Reports to: Head of Policy, Data & Digital Technologies
Pay Band: E
Salary: £45,000 – £56,500 pa
Contract type: Fixed term (10 months) – full time
Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working
Closing date for applications: Midnight 18 August 2025
Interviews will be held: 2 September 2025
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