This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to start a career in events, and would suit someone who has an interest in contemporary geography and is well organised, with excellent attention to detail.
The role involves processing ticket bookings for Society events and responding to event related queries as well as providing support to the running of in-person, hybrid and online events. The post holder will also make, approve and publish edits to the website and resolve simple website support queries.
The successful candidate will report to the Programmes Manager, and work closely with the Programmes Officer, members of the Communications team and other staff across the Society.
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Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13 February.
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 £24,428 - £25,965 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 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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Generous 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 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 on Monday 13 February. Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 20 February.
We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.