Deadline 7 Jul 2025 Organisation Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Job title Senior Procurement Officer (Part-time, fixed term contract) Location Edinburgh Salary £37,265 to £40,452 pro-rata Are you a procurement professional passionate about sustainability, collaboration, and delivering value for money? The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Resources and Planning Division. As our Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end regulated procurement activities across a diverse and impactful organisation. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and report to the Procurement Manager to ensure procurement strategies align with RBGE's values and objectives. You will lead regulated and support nonregulated procurement processes from strategy development through to contract award, and in some cases contract management. You'll provide expert guidance on procurement planning, market engagement, and sustainability, while leveraging national and sectoral frameworks to ensure efficient, compliant outcomes. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver value-for-money solutions, and you'll contribute to continuous improvement by supporting procurement training and capacity building across the organisation. We're looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid track record in Scottish public sector procurement, and excellent organisational and analytical abilities. Proficiency in IT (particularly Excel and Word), a proactive, customer-focused mindset, and high professional integrity are essential. Required qualities include familiarity with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), an understanding of contract law, and an interest in environmental and sustainability issues.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Deadline 7 Jul 2025 Organisation Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Job title Senior Procurement Officer (Part-time, fixed term contract) Location Edinburgh Salary £37,265 to £40,452 pro-rata Are you a procurement professional passionate about sustainability, collaboration, and delivering value for money? The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our Resources and Planning Division. As our Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end regulated procurement activities across a diverse and impactful organisation. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and report to the Procurement Manager to ensure procurement strategies align with RBGE's values and objectives. You will lead regulated and support nonregulated procurement processes from strategy development through to contract award, and in some cases contract management. You'll provide expert guidance on procurement planning, market engagement, and sustainability, while leveraging national and sectoral frameworks to ensure efficient, compliant outcomes. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver value-for-money solutions, and you'll contribute to continuous improvement by supporting procurement training and capacity building across the organisation. We're looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid track record in Scottish public sector procurement, and excellent organisational and analytical abilities. Proficiency in IT (particularly Excel and Word), a proactive, customer-focused mindset, and high professional integrity are essential. Required qualities include familiarity with Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), an understanding of contract law, and an interest in environmental and sustainability issues.
Chief Executive Officer, Royal Academy of Engineering Deadline 20 Jul 2025 Organisation Royal Academy of Engineering Job title Chief Executive Officer Location London At a time of rapid technological, social and environmental change, the Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a visionary, values-driven Chief Executive to lead one of the UK's most influential institutions. As the UK's national academy for engineering and technology, we bring together the most accomplished engineers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to deliver public benefit and solve the toughest challenges facing society - from sustainability and digital disruption to skills and global equity. Our new CEO will lead a talented and passionate team in delivering Strategy 2030: Engineering Better Lives - a bold vision to drive a sustainable and innovative economy, harness technology to improve lives, and build a more inclusive and future-ready engineering profession. With our 50th anniversary on the horizon, this is a defining moment for the Academy and for engineering leadership in the UK. We are looking for a leader who can: Inspire a high-performing, inclusive and purpose-led culture Build trusted relationships across government, industry, academia and civil society Represent the voice of engineering on the national and international stage Shape strategic priorities and deliver measurable impact at scale Champion equity, diversity, innovation and excellence You will bring: Proven senior leadership in complex, high-profile organisations Deep interest in the power of engineering, technology and innovation to serve society Exceptional communication, diplomacy and representational skills A personal commitment to inclusion, learning and global impact Engineering background or policy experience is welcome but not essential. More important is your ability to connect ideas, communities and action to help create a fairer, safer and more sustainable world.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive Officer, Royal Academy of Engineering Deadline 20 Jul 2025 Organisation Royal Academy of Engineering Job title Chief Executive Officer Location London At a time of rapid technological, social and environmental change, the Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a visionary, values-driven Chief Executive to lead one of the UK's most influential institutions. As the UK's national academy for engineering and technology, we bring together the most accomplished engineers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to deliver public benefit and solve the toughest challenges facing society - from sustainability and digital disruption to skills and global equity. Our new CEO will lead a talented and passionate team in delivering Strategy 2030: Engineering Better Lives - a bold vision to drive a sustainable and innovative economy, harness technology to improve lives, and build a more inclusive and future-ready engineering profession. With our 50th anniversary on the horizon, this is a defining moment for the Academy and for engineering leadership in the UK. We are looking for a leader who can: Inspire a high-performing, inclusive and purpose-led culture Build trusted relationships across government, industry, academia and civil society Represent the voice of engineering on the national and international stage Shape strategic priorities and deliver measurable impact at scale Champion equity, diversity, innovation and excellence You will bring: Proven senior leadership in complex, high-profile organisations Deep interest in the power of engineering, technology and innovation to serve society Exceptional communication, diplomacy and representational skills A personal commitment to inclusion, learning and global impact Engineering background or policy experience is welcome but not essential. More important is your ability to connect ideas, communities and action to help create a fairer, safer and more sustainable world.
UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 Organisation: Wonderseekers Job title: Head of Major Gifts Location: Hybrid / Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience We're looking for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity's Leadership Team. Do you thrive at coordinating project fundraising campaigns? Well this could be the role for you! To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years. Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team. More information on the role can be found here .
Feb 02, 2025
Full time
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 Organisation: Wonderseekers Job title: Head of Major Gifts Location: Hybrid / Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience We're looking for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity's Leadership Team. Do you thrive at coordinating project fundraising campaigns? Well this could be the role for you! To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years. Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team. More information on the role can be found here .
UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres
Winchester, Hampshire
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 Organisation: Wonderseekers Job title: Head of Major Gifts Location: Hybrid / Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience We're looking for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity's Leadership Team. Do you thrive at coordinating project fundraising campaigns? Well this could be the role for you! To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years. Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team. More information on the role can be found here .
Feb 02, 2025
Full time
Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 Organisation: Wonderseekers Job title: Head of Major Gifts Location: Hybrid / Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience We're looking for a senior fundraiser to become an influential member of the Charity's Leadership Team. Do you thrive at coordinating project fundraising campaigns? Well this could be the role for you! To deliver on our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, Wonderseekers is growing its Fundraising Team. The Head of Major Gifts is a pivotal new role within this team: working closely with the Director of Fundraising and managing a small team of experienced Trusts & Foundations (T&F) fundraisers, to achieve an initial target of circa £3.5 million within the next two years. Accomplished at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, the post holder will lead and coordinate project fundraising campaigns to achieve the individual project targets, ensuring the highest quality of funding approach and donor stewardship across the Major Gifts Team. More information on the role can be found here .