At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting events that connect people and ideas in geography.
- Company: Join the Royal Geographical Society, a leading charity and professional body for geography.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in geographical education while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and enthusiasm for event coordination are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27675 - 28550 £ per year.
Contract: 6 Months FTC
Hours: Full-Time (Flexible working arrangements considered)
Location: South Kensington, London SW7 Hybrid
Salary: £27,675 - £28,550 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
About Us
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
About You and the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic temporary Programmes Assistant to support the delivery of a busy and inspiring programme of events across the autumn and spring terms. Working as part of a dynamic team, the successful candidate will help deliver a diverse portfolio of lectures, panel discussions, and other events. Our events programme connects people and ideas, broadcasting to audiences worldwide and showcasing the power of geography to shape our understanding of the world.
The role will involve providing administrative and logistical support to the Programmes team across all stages of event coordination, from setting up events in digital systems and managing bookings, through to delivery and ensuring a high-quality experience for both in-person and online audiences.
Salary and Benefits
- This is a fixed term contract for six months.
- We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and part time working.
- The salary range for this post is £27,675 - £28,550 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- The post is based in Kensington, London.
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Applications must be received by 5.30pm on Friday 24 July 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 3 August 2026.
Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within one week of the advert deadline.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships. No agencies please.
Contact Details:
Royal Geographical Society Recruitment Team
