The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK. Our aim is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society's Fellows have played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and lifechanging discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research ideas. As a centralised support function, the Design team works with all teams across the Society to produce printed strategy. Working as part of the team, the Designer is responsible for producing a variety of design work within an established and strict brand infrastructure. Projects include flyers/leaflets, reporting documents, factsheets, data visualisation/infographics and digital assets across a variety of channels. The Design team pride themselves on high-quality work, and typically complete over 800 projects a year, using Teamwork Projects to assist with design schedules and workflow. To achieve this volume of projects, at the high standard expected, templates and established design styles are used to increase efficiency and ensure consistency across regular materials. For new and non-templated items, the Designer will create materials that fit within the wider suite of Royal Society materials, using the brand guidelines and established design styles to guide their design decisions. The role demands a consistent and accurate approach to layout and design to fulfil design requests within agreed timescales. The Designer is expected to work well with stakeholders, answering enquiries knowledgeably, with patience and a willingness to help. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to: Senior Designer Line manages: None Pay band: C Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working Closing date for applications: 1 March 2026, 23:59 hours. Interviews will be held: 12, 13 and 16 March 2026.
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK. Our aim is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society's Fellows have played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and lifechanging discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research ideas. As a centralised support function, the Design team works with all teams across the Society to produce printed strategy. Working as part of the team, the Designer is responsible for producing a variety of design work within an established and strict brand infrastructure. Projects include flyers/leaflets, reporting documents, factsheets, data visualisation/infographics and digital assets across a variety of channels. The Design team pride themselves on high-quality work, and typically complete over 800 projects a year, using Teamwork Projects to assist with design schedules and workflow. To achieve this volume of projects, at the high standard expected, templates and established design styles are used to increase efficiency and ensure consistency across regular materials. For new and non-templated items, the Designer will create materials that fit within the wider suite of Royal Society materials, using the brand guidelines and established design styles to guide their design decisions. The role demands a consistent and accurate approach to layout and design to fulfil design requests within agreed timescales. The Designer is expected to work well with stakeholders, answering enquiries knowledgeably, with patience and a willingness to help. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to: Senior Designer Line manages: None Pay band: C Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working Closing date for applications: 1 March 2026, 23:59 hours. Interviews will be held: 12, 13 and 16 March 2026.
We are seeking a highly motivated Support Engineer to join our internal IT team. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and solutions to our users face-to-face, via chat, phone, and email and will be responsible for resolving issues related to software and hardware, onboarding and offboarding users, basic network and connectivity issues, and more. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to : Service Delivery Manager and Application Support Line manages : N/A Pay band : C Salary : £37,000 to £41,250 pa Contract type : Permanent Hours: 35 per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG (5 days a week in the office) Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 22 February 2026 Interviews will be held: WC 2 March 2026
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a highly motivated Support Engineer to join our internal IT team. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and solutions to our users face-to-face, via chat, phone, and email and will be responsible for resolving issues related to software and hardware, onboarding and offboarding users, basic network and connectivity issues, and more. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to : Service Delivery Manager and Application Support Line manages : N/A Pay band : C Salary : £37,000 to £41,250 pa Contract type : Permanent Hours: 35 per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG (5 days a week in the office) Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 22 February 2026 Interviews will be held: WC 2 March 2026
The Royal Society is looking for reliable volunteers to be part of the 2026 Summer Science Exhibition, taking place from 30 June to 5 July in London. Summer Science Exhibition The Summer Science Exhibition is the Society's flagship event, attracting thousands of visitors over six days. It showcases the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology research from across the UK, giving the public a unique opportunity to chat with scientists and ask questions about their work. This year, we will feature 13 flagship exhibits covering topics from gut health to lightning to supercomputing, alongside a wide range of talks, panels, and drop-in activities. This free event attracts a diverse audience of all ages, giving everyone a chance to engage hands-on with groundbreaking research. With so much going on, we rely on our dedicated volunteers to ensure the success of this event. We'd like to invite you to become a part of the Summer Science Exhibition and its long history. Role Description Volunteers are essential to keeping this event free, engaging, and accessible. Main responsibilities centre around assisting and interacting with our visitors. Volunteers will have the opportunity to support a wide range of tasks during their shifts, including: Interacting with the public, greeting visitors and responding to queries. Briefing school groups and teachers visiting the exhibition. Managing queues, directing crowds, and supporting ticketing. Collecting visitor feedback. We are looking for people who have good teamworking skills, are comfortable talking to the public, have an interest in science and, above all, are enthusiastic. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels. We will provide comprehensive training, as well as support throughout the exhibition. We will cover travel expenses for both the training day and the exhibition days and provide meals and refreshments during exhibition opening times. Why Volunteer This volunteering opportunity offers ideal experience for anyone looking to get involved in science public engagement or events management. We are also keen to hear from those who are simply passionate about science. Common reasons people choose to volunteer with us include: An opportunity to develop your CV with event management, customer service, and public engagement skills, supported by a one-day training course. The chance to meet top scientists and see behind the scenes at the Royal Society. The ability to share passion for science, education, and history with others. Requirements Volunteers will receive a full day of training prior to the exhibition, scheduled for 11 June at the Royal Society in London. You will need to be available to attend this training session to qualify as a volunteer for the Exhibition . Working hours are flexible, although we would usually expect volunteers to commit to at least 8 hours across one or more days of the exhibition. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and no longer in full time secondary education. All selected volunteers will complete a DBS check , paid for by the Royal Society. Next Steps If you are interested, please submit a CV and complete the short questionnaire by Friday, 27 February 2026, 23:59. We will arrange short video calls with applicants over the following weeks to discuss your availability and interests. For more information, please email . Questionnaire:
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
The Royal Society is looking for reliable volunteers to be part of the 2026 Summer Science Exhibition, taking place from 30 June to 5 July in London. Summer Science Exhibition The Summer Science Exhibition is the Society's flagship event, attracting thousands of visitors over six days. It showcases the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology research from across the UK, giving the public a unique opportunity to chat with scientists and ask questions about their work. This year, we will feature 13 flagship exhibits covering topics from gut health to lightning to supercomputing, alongside a wide range of talks, panels, and drop-in activities. This free event attracts a diverse audience of all ages, giving everyone a chance to engage hands-on with groundbreaking research. With so much going on, we rely on our dedicated volunteers to ensure the success of this event. We'd like to invite you to become a part of the Summer Science Exhibition and its long history. Role Description Volunteers are essential to keeping this event free, engaging, and accessible. Main responsibilities centre around assisting and interacting with our visitors. Volunteers will have the opportunity to support a wide range of tasks during their shifts, including: Interacting with the public, greeting visitors and responding to queries. Briefing school groups and teachers visiting the exhibition. Managing queues, directing crowds, and supporting ticketing. Collecting visitor feedback. We are looking for people who have good teamworking skills, are comfortable talking to the public, have an interest in science and, above all, are enthusiastic. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels. We will provide comprehensive training, as well as support throughout the exhibition. We will cover travel expenses for both the training day and the exhibition days and provide meals and refreshments during exhibition opening times. Why Volunteer This volunteering opportunity offers ideal experience for anyone looking to get involved in science public engagement or events management. We are also keen to hear from those who are simply passionate about science. Common reasons people choose to volunteer with us include: An opportunity to develop your CV with event management, customer service, and public engagement skills, supported by a one-day training course. The chance to meet top scientists and see behind the scenes at the Royal Society. The ability to share passion for science, education, and history with others. Requirements Volunteers will receive a full day of training prior to the exhibition, scheduled for 11 June at the Royal Society in London. You will need to be available to attend this training session to qualify as a volunteer for the Exhibition . Working hours are flexible, although we would usually expect volunteers to commit to at least 8 hours across one or more days of the exhibition. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and no longer in full time secondary education. All selected volunteers will complete a DBS check , paid for by the Royal Society. Next Steps If you are interested, please submit a CV and complete the short questionnaire by Friday, 27 February 2026, 23:59. We will arrange short video calls with applicants over the following weeks to discuss your availability and interests. For more information, please email . Questionnaire:
