Description

We are looking for an exceptional Programme Officer to join our Diversity and Inclusion team and help us achieve our goals.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone.

The role

You will join a team of dedicated diversity professionals who provide the Academy and the profession with leadership and insight on a wide range of areas including: policy development, organisational leadership, inclusive cultures, diverse networks and navigating early careers. You will report to the Senior Manager for Diversity and Inclusion working with them on a portfolio of projects focused on supporting the engineering industry and engineers in industry, with a particular focus on early careers.

You will be a highly organised individual with an instinctive and well-honed ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders, from students at the beginning of their career to senior figures, in the delivery of complex events and programmes.

This is an exciting time in the development and growth of our company engagement and early careers work. You will be responsible for:

• managing the newly launched Alumni strand of the Academy’s award-winning Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP).
• acting as main GEEP contact for corporate partners and our delivery partner, working to support the transition and retention of hundreds of engineering graduates from under-represented backgrounds in the profession.
• helping build a new network of engineering companies around the UK who are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.
• managing high profile external activities to help the Academy mark events such as Black History Month and International Women in Engineering Day.

You will also support the Senior Manager in the effective delivery of all industry-focused and early careers related work including keeping key stakeholders informed of our activity, providing smooth administration for meetings and events, and maintaining communications databases.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits, including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Regular social activities
• Independent Financial Advice
• Generous holiday allowance
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline of 2 days a week in the office.

This is a permanent position. We encourage either full time or job share applicants as the post lends itself to job share. We support flexible working and would be happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 10.00am on 12 September 2022.

Interview dates: 21 & 22 September 2022 (held virtually).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to do a short, written exercise at some point between 16-20 September.

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