We are looking for a new member of the Executive Services team.
The Executive Services team holds a vital and central position within the Royal Academy of Engineering, providing essential support and acting as the primary point of contact for key leadership figures such as the President, Chief Executive Officer, members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Their role is instrumental in ensuring effective communication, smooth operations, and streamlined decision-making processes at the highest levels of the organisation. By offering comprehensive assistance and being the key interface for these leaders, the Executive Services team plays a critical role in the success and efficiency of the Academy's overall functioning.
As the Executive Officer your role is pivotal to optimising the Academy's administrative functions through the delivery of exceptional services and a continuous enhancement of secretarial support. Collaborating within a team framework and engaging with diverse stakeholders, you will significantly contribute to the Academy's overall success by fostering continuous improvement in processes and functions.
Situated within a high-profile team, you will report to the Senior Manager, Executive Office. The team comprises of a Fellowship Engagement Manager and three Executive Services Officers.
Who are we looking for?
A positive attitude, team spirit, understanding of governance, and a high level of professionalism are essential attributes for success in this role.
The ideal candidate for the role will possess the capability to provide professional support to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As a representative through correspondence and other communications, you must uphold the highest standards of reliability and credibility.
As an experienced EA/PA you will exhibit proficiency in high-level support, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. While embracing teamwork, you can work independently and take the lead when necessary. Maintaining impeccable standards under pressure, swiftly transitioning between tasks, and adeptly prioritising are integral to success in this role. Your commitment to personal development, be embracing of new technologies and aligning with the Academy's ethos. Comfortable in a structured framework, you also possess the adaptability needed in an evolving environment.
Application closing date: 14/09/2025
Interview date: 24/09/2025
Interview location: London
Our 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.
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 us?
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?
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.