The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Experience of managing promotional activities and campaigns.
• Highly organised, with a systematic and diligent approach to planning, activity tracking and record keeping.
• Experience of meeting and event organisation/management.
• Strong communicator with experience of multi-channel marketing activities.
• Account management and/or relationship management experience, preferably within a membership organisation.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and varying levels of seniority.
• Able to work on own initiative in a small but complex organisation with competing demands.
• Experience of using CRM software - preferably ReadyMembership.

Desirable skills and experience

• An interest in defence, security, global affairs or the major challenges of today.
• Ability to balance competing needs and capabilities in a productive way.
• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector or with young professionals.
• Change catalyst: experience of developing new and innovative products and services in response to opportunity.
• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector organisation.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Additional days off during Christmas - RUSI Christmas closure days
• Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (after successful completion of probation period)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• *Enhanced sick pay
• *Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• *Depending on length of service

Our Expectations

We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values and Equal Opportunities Statement

Application Process

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit your CV and cover letter.

Supporting materials, such as publications or examples of relevant work, may be included with your application

Please submit your CV and any supporting documents as one. Your cover letter should be no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October. Please note this is a Programme Management role. Potential applicants looking for a research role in the Institute are advised not to apply.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a task as part of the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity and Values

At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce. We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@rusi.org