Recruitment of Team Coordinator – International
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Dear Applicant, 13th April 2016
Team Coordinator – International
Thank you for your interest in this position. Enclosed is the information you will require to assist you in applying for the role.
To apply please:
Provide an up-to-date CV which shows your full career history with any breaks explained – we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; Write a supporting statement detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification – we recommend that this should be a maximum of two pages; Confirm you eligibility to work in the UK Indicate if you cannot attend the interview date.
Please ensure your full name is on all documents.
Please note that applications will not be considered unless all documents are provided.
Applications should be e-mailed to [email protected]
Applications must be received by Midday on Thursday 5th May 2016
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Recruitment Team The Royal Academy of Engineering
May 2009 Page 2 of 10 CONTENTS
About the Royal Academy of Engineering
Role profile and person specification
Terms and conditions of employment
Key dates About the Royal Academy of Engineering
As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering. We provide analysis and policy support to promote the UK’s role as a great place from which to do business.
We take a lead on engineering education and we invest in the UK’s world class research base to underpin innovation. We work to improve public awareness and understanding of engineering. We are a national academy with a global outlook and use our international partnerships to ensure that the UK benefits from international networks, expertise and investment.
The Academy’s work programmes are driven by four strategic challenges, each of which provides a key contribution to a strong and vibrant engineering sector and to the health and wealth of society.
Drive faster and more balanced economic growth
The strategic challenge is to improve the capacity of UK entrepreneurs and enterprises to create innovative products and services, increase wealth and employment and rebalance the economy in favour of productive industry.
Lead the profession
The strategic challenge is to harness the collective expertise, energy and capacity of the engineering profession to enhance the UK’s economic and social development.
Foster better education and skills
The strategic challenge is to create a system of engineering education and training that satisfies the aspirations of young people while delivering the high calibre engineers and technicians that businesses need.
Promote engineering at the heart of society
The strategic challenge is to improve public understanding of engineering, increa se awareness of how engineering impacts on lives and increase public recognitio n for our most talented engineers.
This is a particularly busy and exciting time for the Academy. A £6.5m refurbish ment of the Academy’s building has just been completed and this impressive faci lity is becoming the centre for engineering in the UK. The Academy also recently announced the winner of the first Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, an inter national biennial prize of £1m that recognises excellence in engineering around t he world. http://www.raeng.org.uk/ Role Profile
Job Title: Team Coordinator – International
Directorate: Programmes & Fellowship
Reports to: Head of International Activities
Overall Aim
To plan and coordinate the Academy’s programme of international activities, to administer international grant and visa programmes, and to provide project managament and support for other international activities, under the guidance of the Head of International Activities, International Committee and the relevant steering groups.
Key Responsibilities
1. To assist the Head of International Activities in planning and coordinating the Academy’s programme of international activities, including follow-up and alumni programmes, with a particular focus on efficient and effective use of resources. 2. To support in the delivery of the benefits of any assigned grant schemes to time, within budget and at the required quality, through effective use of the Academy’s new Grants Management System. 3. To administer the Academy's involvement as a designated competent body in the UKBA's Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa route. 4. To provide support to individual international projects when required, and to act as the international coordination point for the use of administrative resources. 5. To assist the Head of International Activities in provision of secretariat support to International Committee and relevant steering groups. 6. To contribute to the development of evidence-based positions on international research policy issues. 7. To work with the Head of International Activities, and other colleagues to promote and communicate the Academy’s international and research activities, e.g. through the organisation of events and production of case studies etc. 8. To support the Head of International Activities in developing and securing new programmes and income streams. 9. To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in the department and to support the Head of International Activities in achieving other team and departmental objectives. Key Results
1. Benefits of all international activities delivered within budget, to time and consistent with commitments to funders and agreed targets, and with most efficient use of resources. 2. Schemes administered following best practice through effective use of the new electronic Grants Management System. 3. Strong working relationships with all key stakeholders including staff, Fellows and beneficiaries. 4. Good management of alumni relations. 5. Provision of secretariat support in a timely and effective manner. Role Experience, Knowledge and Skills Profile
Job Title: Programme Manager – International
Essential Desirable
Experience & A graduate or equivalent experience A graduate in engineering, science or qualifications Experience of project management another relevant subject Experience of working in a technical Experience of working in research, environment or with technical material engineering or a related area Experience of working on international activities Experience of managing budgets
Knowledge Some working knowledge of the engineering community in the UK and internationally Knowledge of good practice in project management
Skills Highly organised with excellent time management skills ● Effective communicator – both orally and in writing ● Team worker with good interpersonal skills ● Able to perform effectively under pressure Computer literate
Personal style Personal commitment to the corporate values, vision and objectives of the and behaviour Academy ● Self-motivated and proactive ● Diplomatic and flexible
Other Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice and best value in all requirements aspects of the Academy’s operations Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity Terms and Conditions of Employment (For information purposes only)
Position
Team Coordinator – International Full time – 36.25 hours per week
Location 3 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5 DG
Remuneration £29000 per annum
Hours of work 9.15 am – 5.30 pm
Flexible working hours
The Academy operates a flexitime system which does not include clocking on and off at the beginning and end of each working day, however, timesheets are required to be completed.
Provided that the core hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm are worked, flexibility is available in respect of the start and finish times. This flexibility is subject to the following conditions:
Minimum of 7.25 hours per day must be worked. Flexible hours must be mutually agreed between the employee and the departmental director. Flexible hours may be subject to review by the departmental director at any time.
A 30 minutes lunch break is allocated during each day.
Holidays
25 days holiday per annum as well as the normal bank holidays. This entitlement will increase by one day per year of service to a maximum of 30 working days.
Other
Sick Pay entitlement
Sick pay entitlement is eight weeks full pay followed by 18 weeks at half pay.
Income protection
If you are medically unfit and unable to return to work after 26 weeks, at the Academy’s discretion, you will benefit from the Academy’s Group Income Protection Scheme that will pay an amount equivalent to 50% of gross salary. This benefit is available after 6 months qualifying service.
Pension
Contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme is available to all staff after successful completion of the probationary period. The Academy will contribute an amount equivalent to 10% of gross salary providing the individual contributes 3% of gross salary.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan is available to employees after successful completion of probationary period.
Medical insurance
Private medical healthcare (BUPA) is available to all staff after two years’ service.
Other health care benefits
Free annual eye tests for all staff after successful completion of the probationary period.
A comprehensive range of benefits (dental, optician etc.) under Health Additions is available to all staff after two years’ service.
Death in service
Staff who have completed their probationary period are eligible to become members of the Group Life Assurance Scheme. In the event of the death of a member of staff covered by the scheme, the scheme will pay an amount equivalent to four times annual salary to a nominated next of kin.
Childcare vouchers
Operated through Faircare. Available to all staff after successful completion of probationary period.
Ride to work
The opportunity to purchase a bike through a salary sacrifice agreement, saving tax and National Insurance on the value of the bike. Available to all staff after successful completion of probationary period. KEY DATES
Closing date for completed applications Midday Thursday 5th May 2016
First interview Friday 21st May 2016
Second interview