Job Description

Circa:


Salary - Salary Plan, 44,000.00 GBP Annual
Join the Royal Society of Chemistry as we seek a dynamic Programme Manager to transform digital learning in the chemical sciences.


As

Programme Manager - Digital Learning Experience

, you will take a pivotal role in combining strategic vision with operational excellence, offering the chance to shape the future of chemical science education. You'll own our digital learning operating model, taking innovative educational concepts from initial development through to successful commercial ventures while ensuring maximum value for our diverse global community.


This is a 2-year fixed term contract.


In this role, you will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership

Own and continuously improve the digital learning operating model with tactical product delivery oversight Aligning learning developments with RSC strategic aims and communicate new offerings organisation-wide Champion research and customer-focused culture to maximise value for chemical science professionals

Business Development

Collaborating with stakeholders to develop new products within defined frameworks Maintaining expertise across professional development platforms, particularly digital learning systems

Service Excellence

Optimising customer experience to enhance RSC's professional reputation Integrate education services coherently within the wider RSC portfolio

Relationship Management

Building collaborative internal relationships and communicate initiatives across the organisation Networking externally with professional bodies, digital learning leaders, and RSC community members. Representing RSC at conferences and industry events, sharing insights and building partnerships.
What we are looking for:

Essential

A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, although not essential, a chemistry or scientific background would be preferred. Experience of developing and managing digital learning experiences from a broad organisation with multiple stakeholder interactions. An understanding of digital learning platforms Strong project and time management skills Demonstrate initiative/creativity and ability to develop new ideas and approaches and modify pre-existing operating models to continuously improve processes, and to work collaboratively in a matrix environment. Strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrable ability to work both as part of multifunctional teams and independently. Good IT skills and abilities.

Desirable

An understanding of the principles of instructional design. Understanding of principles of Product Management. Interest or awareness of chemistry's role in advancing science and technology and of the factors currently influencing those responsible for the professional development of others through a digital learning environment.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office once a week. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.


If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

About the RSC

We are a thriving international community of over 60,000 members in 125 countries, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.


Our purpose is 'to advance excellence in the chemical sciences'.


Benefits


We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:


26 days' paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution). Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary. Enhanced parental paternity leave. Paid volunteering days.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.


At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.


As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.


We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.


If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org


Visit our

Work For Us

website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.


At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.


As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.


We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.


If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org