There is currently one job vacancy at the Society:
Manager: Schools Programme
The Society is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill this important role in our schools programme. This is a management post in the Society’s Education and Outdoor Learning Department, with a significant level of direct responsibility for key elements of the Society’s educational work, external partnerships, and reputation. Through its responsibility for the Geography Ambassador programme, this post is directly responsible for the promotion of geography, and the work and reputation of the Society to approximately 30,000 young people annually, as well as significant engagement with schools and senior staff in Higher Education Institutions.
Please email applications to Steve Brace, Head of Education and Outdoor Learning, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria listed in the job description.
Applications must be received by 5pm on 6 February 2012. Interviews will be held on 14 February 2012. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Working at RGS-IBG
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted shortly after the closing date. We are unable to respond individually to other candidates.
Staff are based at our headquarters in Kensington, London.
We advise candidates to read our 2009 Annual Review and Strategic Plan 2006-2010, both of which can be downloaded from the links on the right.
Work experience
The Society offers a work experience programme for enthusiastic geographers, ranging from those studying geography at GCSE and A-level, through to undergradatues and geography ambassadors.
All placements are unpaid and based in London at the RGS – IBG. We do not pay expenses or provide accommodation.
Careers with geography
For further information about using your geography qualification for careers and progression see study geography.