The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the leading learned society and professional body for geography and geographers.
Established in 1830, it has played a pivotal role in establishing geography as a key discipline in British universities and continues to influence geographical and environmental education worldwide.
The Society is a charity and membership organisation with an international community of approximately 16,000 members and a broad programme engaging over three million people annually.
It supports research, education, and professional practice through grants, publications, lectures, and policy advice. The Society also maintains extensive collections of maps, images, archives, and artefacts, and offers professional accreditation through Chartered Geographer status.
The Position: Grants Officer
The Royal Geographical Society is seeking a dynamic and organized Grants Officer to coordinate and promote its grants programme.
This full-time, permanent role reports directly to the Director of Research, Education, and Professional, working across all Society divisions including research, education, and outdoor learning.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary range: £34,600 to £37,765 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Location: South Kensington, London.
Benefits include:
- 35-hour working week with core hours between 10.00am-4.00pm
- Flexible working arrangements combining office and home working
- 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme: 3% employee, 7.5% employer
- Group Life Assurance at four times the basic salary
- Corporate eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with counselling support
Job Description: Grants Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main contact for all grant-related enquiries, managing applications, inviting reviewers, and organizing panels.
- Maintain and develop the grants section of the Society’s website and internal databases.
- Promote the grants programme nationally and internationally through various channels.
- Prepare and update application forms and guidelines, ensuring adherence to best practices in ethics, safety, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Oversee grant payments in collaboration with the Finance team.
- Engage with sponsors and donors, supporting their stewardship and communication.
- Maintain ongoing contact with grant recipients, requesting reports and tracking outputs and outcomes.
- Prepare reports for Society committees and raise the profile of the grants programme and funded projects.
- Keep the Director of Research, Education, and Professional fully informed of all grant-related matters.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Degree level education, preferably in geography or related fields, with at least two years of relevant experience.
- Broad interest and knowledge of geography (both human and physical), environmental issues, and global affairs.
- Strong understanding of the grant-giving process and key stakeholders.
- Well-organized, efficient, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent administrative, database, and web skills.
- Ability to manage financial aspects of grants effectively.
- Effective communication skills, tact, and discretion, both online and face-to-face.
- Experience in data research and reporting, with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated drive, enthusiasm, and initiative.
Candidates are encouraged to address all c
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Society’s work by visiting the website.
To apply, please email HR@rgs.org with:
- Your CV
- A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and how you meet the selection criteria
- The monitoring form
Application deadline: Midday on 27 May 2025
Interviews planned for: 4 or 5 June 2025
We thank all applicants in advance; however, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join the Society
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prestigious institution that shapes geographical research and education worldwide. For full details and to apply, visit our website or contact us at HR@rgs.org.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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