Job Scope

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas.

The Scientific Programmes Team comprises four key programmes that both facilitate scientist to scientist communication and recognise and celebrate excellence in science. The programmes are: 

• Scientific Meetings (UK-wide) as recommended by the Hooke committee
• Delivery of international meetings in collaboration with the International Affairs Team
• Medals and Awards programme including associated prize lectures
• Fellowship annual events programme

This role supports the work of the Medals and Fellowship programmes and is focused on two areas: supporting the administration of the medals and awards programme, and supporting the Fellowship annual events programme.

Attention to detail and administrative experience within a busy team is essential, as is an ability to quickly build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners at all levels. The role requires excellent Excel spreadsheet knowledge and skills including the ability to pull and analyse data. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills and be used to managing competing priorities and expectations.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to other projects and events outside their remit to support the team’s activities as a whole, if required.

The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Reports to: Scientific Programmes Manager, Fellowship and Medals 

Line manages: None

Pay band: Band B

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Contract type: Fixed term contract until January 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week (including some out of hours working)

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG with some hybrid working available

Closing date for applications: Friday, 13 March 2026 23:59 hours

Interviews will be held: 23 March, 25 March and 26 March 2026