Hours/Salary
17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) £26,382- £31,179 FTE dependent on experience *
Location
Home Based and London
The Royal Society of Biology is seeking a part-time Engagement & Grants Assistant to support the coordination, communication, and delivery of its grants, awards, competitions, and engagement activities including Biology Week. Working closely with the Senior Engagement & Grants Officer, this role will play a key part in ensuring these programmes run smoothly and effectively contribute to the Society's work.
This varied role includes coordinating elements of the Society's grants, awards, and competitions portfolio, supporting administration processes, and assisting with communications to members and partners. The post holder will help share outcomes, updates, and learning materials, as well as contribute to social media and wider promotional activities.
A key focus will be supporting Biology Week, including developing resources and activities for schools, assisting partners with their events, and contributing to campaigns, newsletters, and both online and in-person activities. The role may also involve supporting multimedia content creation to communicate biology in engaging ways.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with a proactive and creative approach. They will demonstrate a strong interest in the biological sciences and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The role requires someone who can work collaboratively and is committed to continuous development and upholding the Society's values.
*The RSB currently offers a four-day working week (32 hours) to full time staff. This is non-contractual and reviewed annually. Part-time staff are eligible to participate with a non-working day being accrued in line with internal policies.
To Apply
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Create a free myRSB account on the RSB website and submit a two-page CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the post in line with the job description and person specification. Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026. Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 20 May 2026 (by invite only). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please direct informal queries to the hiring manager.
The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.
Should you need any adjustments to this recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us.
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