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The Biochemical Society promotes the future of molecular biosciences, facilitating the sharing of expertise, supporting the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology, and raising the awareness of their importance in addressing societal grand challenges.
We are seeking a Governance and EDI Officer, on an 12-month Fixed Term Contract, to support the Governance and EDI team. Please note that governance meetings are usually held between Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so applicants should be available to attend meetings on these days as required.
The Governance and EDI Officer will work closely with Trustees, the Senior Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders (both internal and external) to help deliver the calendar of governance committee, board and panel meetings ensuring adherence to pre-defined service standards and ensuring that all discussions, decisions and follow-on actions are recorded, communicated and actioned as appropriate, alongside supporting team members with EDI initiatives, including the Society’s EDI Community, the 2026 online EDI Symposium, Society involvement in the 2027 Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum and organisational mentoring schemes.
The post-holder will support with administration and management for various Committees by compiling and preparing agendas and associated papers before each meeting, preparing Chair Notes and producing accurate minutes of meeting within the agreed timelines. You will also act as a liaison between the Society/PPL and Committee members on practical and logistical matters, such as supporting with expenses, as required.
The role will provide administrative support for the Nominations process and success planning, including Committee Chair, Trustee and Director inductions, along with drafting and reviewing policy documents and terms of reference. In addition, providing support on EDI initiatives with the wider team on the EDI Toolkit management.
Suitable candidates will have experience in Committee work, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be able to present information in a concise report format, with strong attention to detail, while being able to work flexibly to manage competing demands as required.
For more information about the organisation, please visit our website.
Here is some information on our Benefits package.
Closing date: 7th October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that the interviews will be virtual and will be scheduled as suitable candidates apply. The advert may close early if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received before the closing date or an appointment is made.
We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Please send a CV and covering letter. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.
The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Registered Charity
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Founded in 1911, we’ve been at the forefront of advancing molecular bioscience for over 100 years.
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Following the successful set up of THINK Recruitment, we are looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead THINK Recruitment to provide capacity and focus in the right areas to generate future growth.
This is a role with a real opportunity to take ownership and make a visible contribution to THINK’s growth. You’ll have responsibility for developing client relationships, winning and delivering recruitment and interim assignments, building our candidate networks and representing THINK externally. There’s also scope to shape how we develop our presence in the fundraising recruitment market through thought leadership, events and partnerships.
For someone who is ambitious and enjoys the commercial side of recruitment, there’s plenty of room to grow. You’ll work closely with the wider THINK team and have the opportunity to build strong relationships with senior clients, develop your market knowledge and take ownership of areas of the business.
It is essential the successful candidate has experience delivering recruitment campaigns, ideally within the third sector. Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising recruitment would also be helpful. THINK Recruitment places high value on ethical and accessible recruitment practise, so a commitment to running inclusive recruitment campaigns is also key.
To apply, please download the Candidate Pack and send your CV to THINK to express interest. A member of our team will be in touch with the next steps of the process.
Interviews are expected to be two rounds:
· Stage 1 interviews (virtual): W/C 19th October 2026
· Stage 2 interviews (potentially in person): Monday 26th or Wednesday 28th October 2026
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Our Consultancy team works across a broad range of strategic and fundraising challenges, combining deep sector expertise,evidenceand insight with practical consultancy. We work with Boards, Trustees, Executive Teams and senior fundraising leaders to develop strategies, solve complex problems and identify opportunities for growth and change.
Research and insight is an important part of how THINK delivers consultancy. We use research, stakeholder insight, market analysis, benchmarking and sector evidence to understand the challenges facing organisations and develop recommendations that are grounded in evidence and practical to implement.
We are creating a new Research & Insight Consultant role to strengthen this capability. The role will provide the research and insight spine for Consultancy, while operating as aconsultant in its own right.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of strategy, consultancy or senior strategic leadership within the charity sector, alongside deep expertise in at least one area of fundraising. They will be confident working with senior stakeholders, leading complex projects, developing strategic recommendations and contributing to the growth of a consultancy business.
Research and insight will be a significant part of the role. The postholder will advise project teams on research methodology, lead research-led assignments where appropriate, ensure research is appropriately scoped and costed, and build a strong associate research capability.
The postholder will be expected to lead consultancy projects, develop strategic recommendations, build senior client relationships, contribute to proposals and pitches,identify opportunities for further work and help generate new consultancy business through their expertise and network.
To qualify for this post, candidates must be able to demonstrate:
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Comprehensive senior-level experience within charity fundraising, consultancy, strategy or a closely related field
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Comprehensive expertise in at least one fundraising income stream or specialist area
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Demonstrable research, analytical and insight skills, with the ability to determine what evidence is needed to answer a strategic question
To express interest in this role, please download the Candidate Pack and share your CV with THINK. Our team will be in touch with next steps to submit a full application.
Interviews will be two stages:
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Stage 1 interviews (virtual): Wednesday 21st October / Thursday 22nd October
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Stage 2 interviews (in person): Wednesday 28th October