Expeditions and Fieldwork Manager
We are seeking a highly motivated, well organised, enthusiastic communicator and networker to lead our work encouraging and supporting field scientists and emerging expeditioners.
The Expeditions and Fieldwork Manager will be at the forefront of developing our content and events, and making the right audiences aware of the support and advice they can get from the Society. In addition to our core audience of fieldwork and expeditions practitioners, we want to support many more people, from leading experts to the simply curious, to make the world a better place as they travel with purpose, develop geographical knowledge, and share what they learn.
This is an exceptionally rare opportunity for a passionate and experienced expeditioner to play a strategic role in supporting fieldwork and expeditions, and to significantly grow our community.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 30 May.
Salary and contract details
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months
The salary range for this post is £43,000- £45,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
The post is based in Kensington, London.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
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35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
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Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
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25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
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Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
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Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
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Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
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Corporate eye care vouchers.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support
How to apply
To apply please email with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria, along with the monitoring form.
Applications must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 30 May.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 10 June.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
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