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We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Programme Manager to join the Academy’s Research Programmes team for upto 6 months to lead the impactful Google DeepMind Research Ready scheme a pivotal initiative aimed at expanding research access and development for underrepresented undergraduate students in engineering and related field.

The Role

As the Programme Manager for the Research Ready scheme, you will play a pivotal role in managing and developing this important programme, designed to support underrepresented undergraduate students seeking research experience and career development opportunities in engineering and related fields. You will oversee all aspects of scheme planning, delivery, and evaluation, working closely with university partners, the Academy team, and other key stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual with creativity, initiative, and flexibility to lead the development and management of the Research Ready scheme, ensuring it provides outstanding opportunities for students and contributes meaningfully to advancing diversity and inclusion in research.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in project or grant management, including budget oversight, alongside strong organisational skills. A good working knowledge of the higher education landscape and engineering research communities in the UK is desirable.

You will be an effective communicator, skilled in both verbal and written communication, and capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, able to perform effectively under pressure, and experienced in managing delivery partnerships with other organisations.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change, to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

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.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Independent Financial Advice
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Life Assurance, 4x annual salary
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Regular social activities
• Subsidised restaurant

Location

Our light, spacious head office is 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 for office based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

How to apply/Interview process

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.

Interviews will be held in-person at our offices/virtually w/c 25 November 2024.

Closing date for applications is 13 November 2024.