Accreditation Officer
Royal Society of Biology
Hours
Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary
£28,954 - £34,523 per year
About the Organisation
Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is a single unified voice for biology: advising the Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Royal Society of Biology is committed to promoting biology as a subject of choice for students in schools, colleges, and universities. Through accreditation, we support and recognize excellence in biology teaching; champion a biology curriculum that challenges students and encourages their passion for biology; support young scientists through higher education; and provide career guidance at all levels.
Over the years, the accreditation program has gone from strength to strength and, as a result, multiple strands of accreditation have been developed which include Apprenticeship Accreditation, Foundation Accreditation, Standard Accreditation, Advanced Accreditation, Master's Accreditation, Doctoral Training Accreditation, and International Accreditation.
About the role
The Accreditation Officer will join a small dedicated team, managed by the Director responsible for Accreditation, Training and Professional Registers. The successful candidate will help to ensure that the objectives in the RSB five-year business plan are met, with an emphasis on facilitating accreditation applications, including attending site visits as a Society representative. In addition, there will be a requirement to assist with the administration of Professional Registers and our Training offerings.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with higher education institutions and external stakeholders.
- Research appropriate organizations' contacts to inform and approach regarding the benefits of accreditation and the ways they can become involved with the Degree Accreditation Programme.
- Administrative support for the committees associated with accreditation.
- Ensure adequate numbers of assessors are recruited and trained.
- Director Team to successfully plan and facilitate accreditation applications, including attending site visits as a Society representative and note-taker.
- Director and Events Team to organize high-profile events to promote accreditation to a range of audiences, including universities, employers, and students.
- Director is to meet all deliverables as laid out in the RSB five-year business plan.
- Provide support to the Professional Registers and Training team as required.
- Additional related work as deemed necessary by the Royal Society of Biology.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Skilled oral and written communication
- Self-organization and management of several tasks simultaneously
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Motivated individual, with experience in collaborative working
- Commitment to the values and ambitions of the RSB
- Capability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses
- Willingness to engage in personal development
- Able to work under pressure
- Administering Processes
Desirable:
- Understanding of the UK university sector and its administration
- Understanding of Higher Education Quality Assurance
- Organizing meetings and Events
- Committee Administration
- Education and Training
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree level 6 Qualification in Biological Sciences and Equivalent Relevant.
Working locations
- London with office occasional UK travel required.
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with a CV maximum of 2 pages, and a maximum of 1 page cover letter by Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 5 PM.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The interviews will start on Wednesday 6th November 2024 and The interviews will take in Central London.
Policies
- RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace, and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.