At a Glance
- Tasks: Support key programmes and partnerships in a groundbreaking national digitisation project.
- Company: Join AHRC and the Natural History Museum in an innovative infrastructure programme.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and opportunities for travel and networking.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for professional growth and impactful contributions.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative project that digitises millions of natural science specimens.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for scientific collections.
The predicted salary is between 30895 - 30895 £ per year.
Salary: £30,895 Per Annum. Band: UKRI Band C. Hours: Part Time (0.5 FTE). Contract: 3 years Fixed Term. Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire. Closing Date: 28 June 2026.
About the Role
The Distributed System of Scientific Collections UK (DiSSCo UK) is a £155.6 million investment for a national infrastructure programme to digitise 37 million natural science specimens. To deliver this exciting new programme, AHRC, alongside their delivery partner the Natural History Museum (NHM), are developing a DiSSCo UK delivery team to manage the programme on a day-to-day basis. An AHRC Investment Officer plays a crucial role in the delivery of their teams priorities, particularly in relation to the management and development of key programmes, investments and partnerships. The main purpose of the Investment Officer role across AHRC is to support the delivery of team and organisational objectives. As this role will involve interaction with grant holders and partners, as well as attendance at events and conferences, the role may involve travel, including overnight stays.
Your Responsibilities
- Working with the team head to plan and deliver team-level activities (e.g. team meetings, away days).
Investment Officer in Swindon employer: Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
As an employer, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) offers a dynamic work environment at Polaris House in Swindon, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development and provides opportunities to engage with leading institutions like the Natural History Museum. With a commitment to meaningful projects such as the DiSSCo UK initiative, AHRC fosters a sense of purpose and community among its staff, making it an excellent choice for those seeking impactful employment.
Contact Details:
Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Recruitment Team
