Head of Executive Office in City of London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full/Part-Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £62,443 starting salary p/a plus excellent benefits package

Location: London, Farringdon, Hybrid working available

Do you thrive where strategic leadership, robust governance and organisation-wide delivery meet? Then this is the role for you!

Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we know that candidates also want to be enthused about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining.

IStructE is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world's iconic structures, as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives. Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit, and this includes environmental sustainability with structural engineers and the Institution at the heart of the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change.

We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to find and develop a route into the profession. Many of our members work to support the world's most vulnerable communities, especially those living in places prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding.

If working as part of a staff team of about 80 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.

The Role

The Head of Executive Office provides strategic and operational oversight across the Institution, ensuring the Chief Executive, Board, Council and President are well supported to deliver their responsibilities effectively. This role leads the Institution's governance and compliance functions, overseeing all election and regulatory processes, whilst providing central coordination of projects through a newly established project management office. The post holder will ensure compliant governance systems, clear reporting and effective cross-organisational working, alongside managing the Institution's Benevolent Fund and mentoring scheme for members.

To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations on governance (Charter status, Bye Laws, Regulations) relating to charities/not-for-profit organisations.
• Significant experience supporting senior board and committee members, including minute taking, proofreading and working with trustees.
• Experience in cross-organisational project oversight, tracking and reporting. Working previously in a professional institution, membership or licensing/regulatory body environment would be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days paid annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave
• A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Salary Progression

Working Conditions:

We are based on the edge of the city, our office is bright, modern and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce and operate a hybrid working arrangement.

Additional information:

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt, and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.

Applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.

The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and expertise we're looking for and if this post sounds like the challenge you are seeking, please apply via the button shown.