Divisions & Groups Executive
London, SW1 (with occasional UK travel)
About Us
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation's commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.
We are now looking for a Divisions & Groups Executive to join our team on a full-time basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Role
As a Divisions & Groups Executive, you will support our member volunteer committees who provide the knowledge that drives our technical direction.
Working as part of a team to support governance and operational management of committees, you will ensure they deliver objectives, projects and activities.
You will take responsibility for committee management and administration, supporting projects and programmes and ensuring member volunteers are focussed on deliverables.
Seeking to improve the volunteering experience, you will facilitate the development of our member volunteers, ensuring they have access to a full suite of digital tools, supporting them in undergoing training and assisting them with troubleshooting.
Additionally, you will:
- Organise virtual and physical meetings
- Manage committee budgets, process invoices, and accurately record expenditure
- Support the implementation of first and second tier committee and project plans
- Maintain accurate member records
- Support the development, implementation and compliance of policies
About You
To be considered as a Divisions & Groups Executive, you will need:
- Experience of providing first rate customer focused service to internal and external stakeholders
- Good people and relationship management skills
- Empathy with volunteers/volunteering
- The ability to produce clear, concise and timely minutes of meetings
- Computer literacy, with competence in Microsoft Office programmes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
If you have experience delivering top-tier customer service to a range of stakeholders, it's time to join our innovative organisation.
So, if you want to be part of a team dedicated to advancing the field of engineering, then apply today!
The closing date for this role is 17th July 2024.
Please note that interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
Other organisations may call this role Customer Service Co-ordinator, Membership Advisor, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Care Advisor, Customer Service Executive, or Membership Support Advisor.
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