TIMOTHY JEFFERSON FIELD RESEARCH FUND
29,000 - 35,000 per year
London
Full-time
Digital Communications Officer Who are we? Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity. We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics. Our strategy … ����� Advance multidisciplinary Earth science to inform global issues �� Be the inclusive and collaborative home for UK Earth scientists and increase our international orientation ���������� Support professional development, careers and education in Earth science ����� Become a dynamic and responsive organisation with a strong digital identity The essentials … • Permanent, full-time • £29,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) • Hybrid working with weekly commuting to our London office What you’ll be doing … The post-holder will serve as social media manager, overseeing the Society’s social media accounts, and contributing to the maintenance and effectiveness of the Society’s other key digital communications channels such as our newsletter and website. They will support the Society’s Web Manager with content sourcing and webpage creation for the Geological Society’s website (www.geolsoc.org.uk) and newsletter, sent to around 11,000 subscribers. Overall responsibilities / requirements … The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the Society’s broader communications strategy, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop communications outputs that further the Society’s mission and ensure communications content is current, coherent and comprehensive. The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering dynamic digital content to inform, engage, and motivate diverse audiences, helping to raise awareness of the Geological Society’s work. The role will ensure a consistent voice across social media, websites, and email communications to enhance visibility, strengthen member and stakeholder engagement. Social Media • Act as Social Media Manager – leading on oversight of the Society’s social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn) – with responsibility for implementing our social media strategy in line with the Society’s wider communications strategy. Leading on daily activity across social media platforms, identifying and proactively pursuing opportunities for storytelling and engagement. • • • Managing quality and consistency of content created by the Society’s wider social media contributors' group. Ensure that the Society’s social media accounts confirm to visual branding and in-house style and train other • users and contributors as required. Website • Support with the maintenance and development of our websites including sourcing, managing and formatting images, copy, videos, resources and links. Supporting stakeholders with website design and content management, prioritising UX and website performance. • Newsletters • Manage contributions and edit material for the Society’s email newsletters. • Track and report on newsletter performance. Campaigns and content creation • Creation of engaging, accessible, innovative and inclusive digital content to promote The Geological Society activity such as social media campaigns, news posts, articles, case studies, infographics, images, videos and blogs. Filming, photographing, creating, and scheduling organic and paid digital media content to increase our reach and build influence on digital platforms. • • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to communicate impactful, person-centred stories from across the geoscience community, including supporting the wider Society staff team and stakeholders with a variety of digital content projects. Source and manage images and produce graphics in accordance with Society branding and relevant permissions requirements for use across digital media. • General • Staying up to date with the latest trends, innovations and practices in digital communications and website management. • Utilise analytics to assess the effectiveness of digital communications efforts, making data-driven improvements, and horizon scanning for emerging digital innovations to enhance engagement. • Maintaining The Geological Society's brand identity across our digital channels. What we’re looking for … Essential • Proven experience of working with digital communications channels, including managing and sourcing of • • • content for social media. Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with high levels of attention to detail. Experience creating graphics, editing images, and with planning, delivering and tracking the impact of digital campaigns. Desirable • Geoscience background or experience working in science communication. • Experience using analytics platforms to understand digital content performance e.g. GA4, Hotjar, Fathom, Hootsuite. • Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders of varying digital experience. • A good understanding of copyright and permissions, specifically in relation to visual or digital media. • • Experience with Meta Business, Umbraco, Adestra, or Adobe Creative Suite or Affinity. Experience working with brand guidelines. A bit about us … The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 50 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy. As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including: • 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro- rated for part-time staff) Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family • Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year • Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution • Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling • • Discounts and recognitions scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • • • • Season Ticket Loan scheme Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. How to apply … To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to recruitment@geolsoc.org.uk. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words. As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to: • Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover • • letter. State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application. Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
TIMOTHY JEFFERSON FIELD RESEARCH FUND
25,935 per year (pro rata)
London
Full-time
Events Assistant (Fixed Term) Who are we? Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity. We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics. Our strategy … ����� Advance multidisciplinary Earth science to inform global issues �� Be the inclusive and collaborative home for UK Earth scientists and increase our international orientation ���������� Support professional development, careers and education in Earth science ����� Become a dynamic and responsive organisation with a strong digital identity The essentials … • • Immediate start date Full-time. It is expected the successful applicant will work 9am - 5pm although core hours may shift around event needs Fixed-term contract until 5th December (with possibility of extension) • • £25,935 per annum (pro-rated to start and end date of employment) • Hybrid working – 1 day per week working from home. Subject to the needs of the organisation What you’ll be doing … Event Management • Provide on-the-day support with the registration process • • Assist with conference administration, including delegate liaison, abstract management, badges and other Support events by raising invoices and resolving queries in a timely manner event requirements • • Catering • • • • Assist with training course administration, including delegate liaison, course materials management and training requirements Venue Hire • Support the Venue Hire Lead with managing the room bookings calendar for all internal and external booking requests • Assist with weekly booking and staffing sheets and cascade across relevant persons • • To deliver a portion of events across the week To have a sound awareness of all hybrid event facilities in order to be able to promote them to prospective clients To liaise with projection staff with regards to timings, payments, staff attending, training and use of equipment To ensure that all conference rooms and event areas are ready for use in advance of bookings To maintain good working relationships with the contract caterers and to ensure they follow basic Food Hygiene Regulations To maintain effective communication with caterers relating to all orders and requirements To oversee caterers whilst they are in the building Teamwork • • • • To be proactive in identifying areas for potential improvement in the events programme To take part in developing more efficient ways of working within the team To ensure that positive working relationships are created with other departments at GSL To participate in team meetings Other responsibilities and expectations … • To be proactive in identifying areas for potential improvement in systems with focus on sales and income generation • Point of contact between the conference office and Reception, ensure they are fully briefed on all event activity What we’re looking for … Essential Experience of working with external suppliers and speakers • Able to start immediately • • Personable, customer service and networking skills • Awareness of events industry • Awareness of running events for similar organisation or venue Excellent organisational skills Desirable • • A commercial mindset • Pro-active self-starter with a can-do attitude, uses initiative to make things happen • • Ability to work to deadlines and juggle a varied and busy workload • Team player, working effectively both independently and in a team Excellent reporting skills Experience of event sales and marketing • Degree qualification (or equivalent) • Working within a venue similar to Burlington House • • Proven experience of working across multiple projects to tight deadlines • Competent with Microsoft Office programmes • Strong level of spelling and grammar A bit about us … The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 50 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy. The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. How to apply … To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to recruitment@geolsoc.org.uk. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words. As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to: • Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover • • letter. State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application. Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
TIMOTHY JEFFERSON FIELD RESEARCH FUND
55,000 - 62,000 per year
London
Full-time
5th January 2026
Head of Events The essentials … • Permanent, full-time • £55,000 - £62,000 (depending on experience) • 5 total direct reports (including 3 Leads; Training Courses, Venue Hire, & Energy Group Events, Senior Events Coordinator, and Events Marketing Executive) • Hybrid working with 2-3 days a week at our London office Who are we? Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity. We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics. What you’ll be doing … Our Head of Events (HoE) will bring leadership and strategic vision to the Society’s Events team encompassing scientific conferences, venue hire, and training courses, working to deliver the business plan and achieve targets for this active, income-generating department. This role will be responsible for supporting the six-strong team in delivery of our busy events programme, working effectively with conference convenors, and providing exemplary support to our delegates, venue users, sponsors, and clients throughout the year. Working closely with the Director of Science & Engagement, our new HoE will work to develop robust and diverse income streams for the Society from our events as well as sponsorship and will oversee the expansion of our venue hire provision into new markets (e.g. weddings) in addition to seizing other opportunities for growth. Overall responsibilities / requirements … Management & Leadership: • Shape and lead the Events team to deliver top-quality leadership and coordination of our events programmes and customer service for both internal users and external clients • Continue to support a commercial approach to income generation across the Events department, to support revenue growth and diversification across sectors • Grow event sponsorship, proactively identifying sponsorship opportunities and supporting the team, convenors, and others to become more confident in developing sponsor relationships and securing sponsorship income. • Grow and nurture relationships with Fellows and external partners • Grow and nurture relationships with internal staff across other departments, particularly those jointly responsible for delivering upon the Society’s strategic aims • Provide leadership and mentorship to the Events team, supporting ongoing professional development • Act as the senior Events representative at internal committee meetings, providing expert input on event strategy, performance, and future plans. • Manage external relationships with Events partners, including catering suppliers, AV technicians, and • Security where appropriate Lead on the delivery of appropriate Health & Safety management alongside equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility actions across the Events team and throughout our programme of public facing events Conference Delivery: • Oversee the management and delivery of Society conferences, events, and lectures alongside our Energy Group Lead and Senior Events Coordinator, including offsite delivery where appropriate • Oversee the planning and delivery of flagship conferences for audiences of approximately 500+ delegates, ensuring high-quality audience experience and strong financial performance. • Oversee the development and implementation of a strategy for the branding and marketing of events from • • web, print and social media alongside our Events Marketing Executive Embed a commercial approach to conference development and delivery Lead the development of partnerships across the Events team, including the management and delivery of joint, flagship events such as the Energy Geoscience Conference (EGC) series in partnership with GESGB • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, and Council, to grow the offering of Society events, in London and beyond • Worth the wider staff team to ensure that our Conference provision is aligned to the Society’s science strategy & supports ongoing professional development for our fellows and members Training Courses Delivery: • Provide strategic oversight of the Society’s developing Training Course programme alongside our Training Courses Lead and Training Courses Committee to ensure commercial sustainability, quality, and growth Support the promotion and upscaling of our Training Courses programme alongside our Events Marketing Executive • • Work with the wider staff team to ensure that our Training Course provision is aligned to the Society’s science strategy & supports ongoing professional development for our fellows and members Venue Hire Oversight: • Provide strategic leadership, working with the Venue Hire Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to grow and diversify venue hire revenue, aligned with the organisation’s wider commercial objectives. • Lead on the design, launch, and ongoing development of our new Weddings venue hire initiative in partnership with our Venue Hire Lead following the granting of our wedding license from Westminster City Council, ensuring strong market positioning and a high-quality client experience • Work with the wider events team to improve booking and on-the-day service for internal and external venue- hire clients • Oversee and continuously improve the end-to-end booking journey and on-the-day service for internal and external venue-hire clients, working closely with the wider events team to deliver a consistently high standard of service. Lead on the procurement and management of key suppliers (including catering and other event services), running competitive tenders and negotiating contracts that best support the quality, profitability and sustainability of our events programme. • What we’re looking for … Candidates for the role of Head of Events will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, competencies, and abilities for the post, and the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience within an Events team as well as leadership experience. The individual will need to be able to build relationships with stakeholders and clients from a variety of sectors and will need to demonstrate a variety of skills. Qualification & Experience … Leadership & Management: Experience of successfully implementing and leading change • • A track record of successfully building and nurturing strong and productive relationships, internally and externally • A team worker with proven experience of working collaboratively to realise organisational objectives • An ability to influence and inspire people successfully at all levels. Other Qualities: Familiarity with the current Microsoft Office suite, and use of CRM systems • Demonstrable ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines when required • • Tact, tenacity, and a willingness to work in partnership with others • Positivity and enthusiasm for the role, and support for your team Exceptional interpersonal and people-management skills • • A commitment to personal development and learning Essential Criteria: Successful delivery of conferences and events • • A track record of successful leadership and management • • Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and to the Society’s other core values as set out in our Financial management, commercial awareness, including budgetary management strategy Strong written and oral communication skills • Desirable Criteria: • Venue management experience • • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to public events and venue hire (e.g., licensing, Successful delivery of academic and/or professional/B2B conferences GDPR). Experience of working with trustees, committee members, volunteers, and other stakeholders • • Commercial experience in a relevant sector • Experience of training courses and/or ongoing professional development in a commercial capacity A bit about us … The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just under 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy. As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including: • 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro- rated for part-time staff) Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family • Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year • Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution • Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling • • Discounts and recognitions scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • • • • Season Ticket Loan scheme Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. How to apply … To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to recruitment@geolsoc.org.uk. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words. As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to: • Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter. State your initials and the role you are applying for in the subject line when sending your application. • • Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to support visa applications. Deadline to apply: 5th January 2026
TIMOTHY JEFFERSON FIELD RESEARCH FUND
30,000 per year
London
Full-time
5th January 2026
Marketing Executive (Events) The essentials … • Permanent, full-time • • Hybrid working with 2 days a week at our London office ~£30,000 (depending on experience) Who are we? Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity. We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics. What you’ll be doing … Our new Marketing Executive for Events will develop and execute effective marketing plans and campaigns for the Society’s Events, Training Courses, and Venue Hire operations, helping the department to deliver its objectives and exceed its annual financial target. Overall responsibilities / requirements … • Develop a marketing plan and schedule for events, training courses, and venue hire. • Develop and implement campaign plans for the Society’s events, courses and venue. • End-to-end campaign management, including planning, copywriting, design, distribution, management of marketing budgets, monitoring, and analysis. • Use the Society’s prospect database in compliance with its Data Protection Policy to segment data, target effectively, and undertake effective marketing. • Collaborate with external partners and with volunteer course convenors, speakers, etc • Monitor and analyse results and produce regular marketing reports. • Develop a sales pipeline, targeting large potential purchasers of group deals. • • Contribute fully as a core member of the Events team. This may include ad-hoc activities in the run up to events or during events to ensure the team has adequate staff coverage on the ground and that they are delivered effectively. Support colleagues in helping to sell and promote sponsorship. What we’re looking for … Essential Experience marketing to B2B/professional customers Significant email marketing experience, and experience using email marketing software such as Adestra. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Proven experience in a direct marketing role, preferably within events or training • • • • • Ability to produce compelling promotional copy and marketing assets. • Confidence in approaching external organisations to promote and sell group training packages, sponsorship opportunities and event-related products. • Ability to identify leads and nurture customer relationships. • General IT proficiency Formal marketing training Desirable • • Hold or working towards a recognised marketing qualification (CIM, IDM etc) • • • • • Education to degree level or equivalent. Familiarity with design packages such as Canva. Social media marketing experience. Experience within the science sector. Experience within the charity sector, and in particular within a professional or learned society. A bit about us … The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just under 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy. As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including: • 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro- rated for part-time staff) Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family • Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year • Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution • Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling • • Discounts and recognitions scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • • • • Season Ticket Loan scheme Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. How to apply … To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to recruitment@geolsoc.org.uk. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words. As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to: • Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover • • letter. State your initials and the role you are applying for in the subject line when sending your application. Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to support visa applications. Deadline to apply: 5th January 2026