Job Description

Shape the future. Empower a profession. Make global impact.

At IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers), we're more than a professional body -- we are a powerful, global movement of over 32,000 chemical, biochemical and process engineers who are solving some of the world's biggest challenges.

From climate change and clean energy to food security and health, our members lead the way in creating a safer, more sustainable world. We champion excellence, ethics and innovation. Through our professional standards, qualified members are entitled to use the titles Chartered Chemical Engineer and Professional Process Safety Engineer.

With a bold new strategy, fresh leadership, and an ambitious agenda for growth, inclusion and influence, this is a truly exciting time to join IChemE. Be part of a team that's raising the bar, growing its global voice, and engineering a sustainable world.

Position:

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Role Purpose:

The Commercial Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of IChemE's range of existing and new commercial products and services, ensuring a positive member/customer experience and contributing to commercial growth. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, training, events, publications and advertising.



The postholder will work as part of the Commercial team with individual and collective operational responsibility for product lines. You will also work as part of a team to develop additional commercial products and services.



IChemE commercial revenue currently accounts for approx. 5.5m/ (circa 50% of total business revenue), with ambitious targets for sustainable growth.

Requirements:

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Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Organise and ensure successful delivery of training courses (face-to-face/online/on-demand, public/in-house)

Proactively respond to member/customer enquiriesManage venues/online platformPrepare course materialsSupport course trainers where required including accommodation/travel management and issuing contracts/statements of work.Prepare customer proposals for in-house and bespoke training coursesReview course feedback and make recommendations for further improvementsCreate innovative, new on-demand training courses using technical content prepared by subject matter expertsAdminister course content reviews to ensure training continues to reflect current thinking and good practice.

Organise and ensure successful delivery of live events

Proactively respond to member/customer enquiriesManage volunteer technical committees/judging panelsManage event sponsors/exhibitors ensuring delivery of all contractual benefits with a view to ensuring repeat businessManage key event suppliers (eg caterers, printers, audio-visual suppliers)Manage venue and serve as main point of contact between venue and the InstitutionPrepare event materialsWork as part of a team to oversee the on-site delivery of the eventReview event feedback and make recommendations for further improvements

Respond proactively to member, customer and supplier enquiries regarding other commercial products and services

Manage sales, subscription enquiries and access rights for a range of publications and contractsEnsure advertising sales are fulfilled and invoiced correctlyUpdate customer contact information on CRMManage additional volunteer committees where required to fulfill commercial products and services

Other information:

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The role will be based at our Rugby office.



This is a permanent, full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.



Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

Salary will be in the range of 24,000-27,000 per annum (depending on experience).

The closing date for all applications is

14 September 2025

. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish. Previous applicants need not apply.



IChemE benefits of employment include:

Annual performance reviews Training and development opportunities Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time members of staff Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more) Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role * Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office