Programmes Officer

A unique opportunity, in a varied role, to make a real difference to Diversity and Inclusion in the Economics community. Reporting to the Member Operations Director, the postholder will promote and support our diversity & inclusion initiatives, particularly growing and coordinating two key Networks: The Diversity and Inclusion Network as part of the Diversity & Inclusion Programme and the UK Women in Economics Network, reporting to the Women’s Committee. 

The successful candidate will have strong administrative and communications skills, and be able to manage a busy workload. We would especially welcome applicants with a corporate, events, higher education or membership society background. Knowledge of Diversity issues and CRM systems is preferred but training can be given to the right person. 

Job Type: 1-year fixed term – with potential to extend subject to funding

Salary: £30-34k pro rata dependent upon experience (0.5 FTE - £15-£17k)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Diversity & Inclusion Network and UK Women in Economics Network (UK WEN) meetings, events and initiatives, working with the Member Operations Director, Diversity and Inclusion Chair, Women’s Committee Chair, UK WEN Chair other members of the UK WEN Steering Committee, and volunteers.
• Working with initiative leads on event organisation and administration.
• Promote our diversity initiatives by creating and facilitating internal and external communications, working with the Digital Communications Officer and social media volunteers. 
• Maintain and develop initiative website pages, coordinating resources from Network members and working with the relevant Steering Committees to ensure the information is accurate and accessible.
• Gather impact data on the diversity initiatives to inform decision-making by initiative leads. 
• Provide secretariat support to the Women’s Committee, including scheduling meetings, and preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Support established methods of income generation efforts related to the two networks, working with the Commercial Director.
• Support other activities that fall within the RES Diversity and Inclusion agenda on a project basis.

Essential Skills:

1. At least 2 years’ experience working in programme support or administration
2. Strong organisational, administrative skills and significant experience MS Office packages. Ability to manage a busy workflow is essential. 
3. Experience of evaluating and reporting on activities
4. A strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Excellent interpersonal skills, dealing with a range of stakeholders in a professional engaging manner
7. Ability to work well within a team, with a flexible can-do approach to work
8. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritise workload
9. Degree level of education or equivalent

Desired Skills:

1. Experience of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
2. Experience of coordinating events or outreach activities
3. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for economics
4. At least 1 years’ experience of using CRM and CMS systems

The Royal Economic Society - Background

Our purpose 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. The Society publishes two scientific journals - The Economic Journal and The Econometrics Journal – containing high quality peer-reviewed papers from an international authorship.

Our popular annual conference provides a forum for research, debate, and networking. We also provide resources for economists and support for education and the training of students, teachers and researchers.  Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society.

Application Process:

Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered. Applications should be emailed via the button below by 9am Friday 30 May 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place on Friday 6 June 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about the role, or if you require any reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please contact the Office Manager via e-mail. The Royal Economic Society is committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Please note, no agencies.

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