Programme Officer – Researcher Development

We are seeking a proactive and professional Programme Officer to support the next phase of our Researcher Development programme. Working alongside the Programme Manager, the post holder will support the delivery of one of the four priorities in our new five year strategy: “to create an environment that supports Wales’ current and future experts".  This is an exciting opportunity to truly impact on the future of higher education and research in Wales. Having received additional funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) in support of our new strategy, this role would suit someone with the drive to shape and grow one of our major programmes, and who enjoys working flexibly with a dynamic and supportive team. About the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) Over the past 13 years, LSW has established itself as Wales’s national academy for arts and sciences. We have around 680 Fellows (our “Fellowship”), which brings together experts from across all academic fields and beyond. We use this collective knowledge to promote research, support other researchers, and provide independent policy advice. Since starting in late 2021, our Researcher Development programme has focussed on building our national, inter-disciplinary network of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to deliver an impactful programme of grants, events, support and networking activities under the themes of Well-being, Career Development, Impact and Recognition. These activities bring together the expertise and knowledge of our Fellows to enhance the ability of researchers to have fulfilling careers in academia and beyond. About the role The Programme Officer (PO) will support the delivery of the Society’s Researcher Development Programme, which is already an important feature of Wales’ research landscape. The PO will deliver a variety of activities. Their primary responsibility will be running the Early Career Researchers (ECRs) Network. This includes organising events and networking opportunities for ECRs, working with ECRs to ensure this work is relevant to their needs as well as supporting the PM in developing the overall strategy for the Society’s ECR support.  The PO will also process applications to the Research Workshop Grants and will support and monitor the work of applicants. They will assist the PM with piloting new initiatives (e.g., fellowships and mentoring schemes) and will provide support for other activities as needed. A strong focus on EDI will be required throughout all activities. This will include helping to gather data for the monitoring and evaluation of the project. Working for us We are looking to employ someone permanently and on a full time basis. We have a number of different ways that our staff work their hours flexibly that we would be happy to discuss with you. We want to be a diverse Society and to reflect a diverse society. We are committed to making the Society welcoming and inclusive and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We are also a sociable and supportive team and are looking for someone who is keen to become an integral part of this, taking an active role in all team meetings and training opportunities.  For further information about the key duties of the PO role, the person specification and the application process, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above You could also contact Dr Barbara Ibinarriaga Soltero at applications@lsw.wales.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th of January 2024.