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Programme Officer - Doctoral Training, ROYAL ECONOMIC SOCIETY
Programme Officer: Doctoral Training
The Royal Economic Society is working in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council to deliver a national programme of doctoral training for PhD students in economics. Through residential schools, online masterclasses and expert workshops, the programme helps early-career economists build the skills, confidence and networks needed to progress in research and beyond.
About the Role
We are seeking a Programme Officer to help coordinate and deliver this important programme during the academic year. Working closely with the Programme Director, Head of Events, and members of the Education and Training Committee, you will play a central role in ensuring the programme is well organised, professionally delivered, and engaging for students, speakers, and partner organisations.
This is a varied and hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing people, plans, and details together. You will support the planning, promotion, and delivery of training sessions; coordinate speakers and registrations; assist with online delivery; and help manage the residential school, including the tender process, host selection, and on-site arrangements.
Job Summary
- Title: Programme Officer: Doctoral Training
- Reports to: Head of Events
- Location:
- Base: Westminster, Central London (hybrid model)
- Office days: Mondays
- Primary slot: Wednesday afternoons (session delivery)
- Occasional travel for UK-based meetings
- Full details provided upon application
- Base: Westminster, Central London (hybrid model)
- Hours: 0.6 FTE
- Job Type: 3-year fixed term (linked to programme funding)
- Salary: £16,800–£18,000 per year (pro rata calculation: £28,000–£30,000 for 0.6 FTE), dependent on experience
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Key Responsibilities
General Programme Coordination
- Plan the academic-year programme in collaboration with the Programme Director and key Education and Training Committee members
- Invite and coordinate with speakers
- Promote the programme to Doctoral Training Centres, CHUD (Coordinating Council for Universities' Doctoral Education), and other Royal Economic Society networks
- Manage the registration process for all training sessions
- Develop and report evaluation measures regularly to:
- The ESRC
- The Royal Economic Society
- The Programme Director
- Manage the assigned budget for activities, including payments to speakers and venues
- Provide technical support during online masterclasses and expert workshops
- Develop a digital repository of online content (after securing speaker permissions)
Residential School Coordination
- Lead the tendering process for host institutions
- Coordinate logistics with speakers and venues, including:
- Supplying necessary materials
- Ensuring ESRC support/acknowledgements are prominent
- Event-manage the residential school by liaising between:
- The host institution
- Speakers
- Attendees
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating:
- In-person and online training
- Other programme-support roles (preferably in education/academia)
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Proficient organisational and administrative ability
- Extensive experience with MS Office packages
- Minimum 1 year’s experience with:
- Evaluating activities
- Reporting impact findings
- Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate creatively in a team
- Independence to manage priorities and workload efficiently
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Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of clinical doctoral training programmes, PhD pathways, or the economics sector
- Enthusiasm for economics as a subject
- Experience coordinating events or outreach activities
- Familiarity with CRM/management systems
Apply by Friday 24 July 2026
- Submit your CV and a short personal statement tying each specification point directly to your fit for the role.
- Aim to apply by 10:00 AM (late/incomplete applications will not be considered).
- Email to: recruitment@res.org.uk
Shortlisting:
- Ongoing (interviews beginning w/c 20 July and w/c 27 July).
Inclusivity Notice:
- Offer reasonable adjustments to accommodate applications or interviews.
- Contact the Office Manager (officemanager@res.org.uk) for further details. The Royal Economic Society is an equality-first employer.
Note: No agencies please.
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