Professional Standards Specialist

This is a key role responsible for the project management of professional practice in relation to our members' continuing professional development (CPD) and Chartered status.

In this position, you will:

• Oversee the promotion of best practices in professional development and training for our members, particularly in supporting the achievement of Chartered designations.


• Manage the RSC's portfolio of accredited company schemes, which will involve substantial UK travel and the ability to influence existing and potential customers. This requires interacting with high level contacts at leading multinational companies.


• Contribute to the development and advancement of our professional registers, working closely with our Registration Officer.


• Play a significant role in delivering our membership and industry strategies through the enhancement of CPD offerings.


In this role it is expected that you will attend the office once a month. The role will require travel across the UK and potentially internationally. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.


• A degree in the chemical sciences


• Either membership of the Royal Society (MRSC) of Chemistry and the award of Charted Chemist, or eligibility to apply for these.


• A consolidated knowledge of science with developed professional key skills obtained through postgraduate employment.


• Some project management experience


• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of continuing professional development


• Excellent communication and team building skill, As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
  
  At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.