At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate governance meetings, support advocacy work, and manage the Fellows programme.
- Company: Join the Royal Economic Society, a historic charity promoting economic science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a commitment to diversity and equality.
- Why this job: Make a difference in economic governance while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in governance processes and excellent organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 36000 £ per year.
The purpose of the Royal Economic Society is to promote the study of economic science. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world. We are a registered charity, and membership is open to anyone who shares our aims and objectives.
Reports to: Office and Operations Manager
Location: Our offices are in Westminster, Central London and we currently have a hybrid model of working. Mondays are work from office days. In addition, the postholder will be expected to attend in person for Trustee Board, Council, committee and other governance meetings when acting as secretariat to these groups. Occasional travel to meetings within the UK will be required. Full information can be provided on application.
Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 PA depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Governance
- Coordinate meetings for Trustee Board, Council, and other assigned committees or working groups, including venue bookings, AV and IT requirements.
- Prepare meeting agendas, collate and circulate papers, and take accurate minutes for assigned meetings.
- Maintain accurate governance records and contact information for committees and working groups.
- Support the Chief Executive with Trustee and Council onboarding and offboarding, including inductions.
- Coordinate the nominations and elections process including Council ballots and Trustee Board appointments.
- Coordinate the Society’s Annual General Meeting.
- Provide secretariat support for the CHUDE Committee and other governance groups as required.
- Develop and maintain guidance and resources relating to volunteer and committee engagement.
- Coordinate arrangements for the annual RES Services to the Profession medal.
- Advocacy
- Provide secretariat support for the Chief Executive in the development and delivery of the Society’s advocacy work.
- Fellows
- Coordinate the Society’s Fellows programme, including applications, nominations, panel meetings, and communications.
- Act as a key point of contact for Fellows, managing the Fellows inbox and responding to queries.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting data relating to Fellows activity.
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of the Fellows Annual Dinner.
- Office Management Support
- Support the Office & Operations Manager with office policies including maintaining the policy register and review calendar.
- Monitor and maintain RES general inbox and VOIP system and forward enquiries as appropriate.
- Provide cover for agreed responsibilities of the Finance Officer during periods of absence.
- Provide cover for agreed responsibilities of the Office & Operations Manager during periods of absence.
- General
- Undertake other duties and projects commensurate with the level of the role.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting governance processes, committees, boards, or senior leadership meetings.
- Experience preparing agendas, collating papers, and taking accurate, high-quality minutes.
- Strong understanding of good governance, confidentiality and record management.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent written communication skills, including drafting correspondence and reports.
- Confidence working with data, records, and reporting information accurately.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Flexible and willing to support across a range of organisational priorities.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience working in a membership organisation, learned society, charity, university, or policy environment.
- Knowledge of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements.
- Experience covering finance or office management functions.
The Royal Economic Society is committed to equality and valuing diversity.
