We are seeking an Officer to organise and deliver events for professional audiences and develop resources that showcase the value of geography to policy and professional practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the application of geography within the workplace and provides an excellent opportunity to work with organisations and professional geographers from a wide range of sectors and roles.

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Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 4 August.

Salary and application 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 £32,510-£34,600 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:

  • 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am-4.00pm.
  • Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office-based and home working.
  • 25 days annual leave per annum 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.

How to apply

To apply please email HR@rgs.org 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 9.00am, Monday 4 August. Interviews are planned to take place in the week of 11 August.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.

We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.

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