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The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of the Royal Society’s mission to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. A diverse and inclusive scientific community that brings together the broadest range of talents, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences maximise scientific innovation and creativity and the competitiveness of the UK scientific industry.

As the UK’s national academy of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (‘STEM’), the Society is committed to increasing diversity in science by embedding diversity and inclusion into its activities and organisational culture and by encouraging the participation of excellent scientists from under-represented groups.

This role has been created to provide focus and ensure that the Society does all it can to ensure that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the Society’s grant making process. Grant making is an important part of the Society’s work and comprises fellowships, international collaboration and capacity building programmes, innovation and industry programmes. In recent years the Grants programme has grown considerably and there is potential for even more awards to be made by the Royal Society in future.

The post holder will report into the Head of Diversity and Inclusion but work closely with the Grants Section, its leadership team and the Grants Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group. The post holder will also work with other Sections within the Society who administer grants or awards on behalf of the Society including the industry team.

The main purpose of the role is:

• To develop, shape and implement a range of activities within the Grants team aimed at increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including encouraging participation from under-represented groups and supporting the development and maintenance of policies and practices to foster greater inclusivity and equity in research. This will involve consideration of the end-to-end process of grant making by the Royal Society to ensure that diversity and inclusion is considered at each stage.

• To work with colleagues across the Society who are responsible for administering awards and ensure that best practice in grant making regarding diversity and inclusion is embedded across the Society.
  

• To build effective relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally. It is anticipated that the post holder will work closely with host institutions, other funders and representative groups to develop and implement a plan that encourages more applications to Royal Society awards from underrepresented groups.

Reports to: Head of Diversity and Inclusion

Line manages: No direct line management but close working with the Grants Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team.

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working

Pay Band: E

Salary: £43,495 to £54,369

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Closing date: 8 May 23:59pm

• To lead on the development of activities aimed at broadening the diversity of applicants to the Society’s funding programmes with a particular focus for the Early Career Fellowships Schemes.

• To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Diversity and Inclusion Team and others to define and implement strategy, policy and actions which will promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all grant activities.

• To set goals, action plans and progress measures to support the Diversity and Inclusion strategy regarding grant making.

• To jointly lead continuous ongoing improvement and implementation of good practice in the context of support for researchers and grant-making and recommend new approaches aimed at understanding and reducing barriers to progression within STEMM research careers.

• To support the Grants team and Grants Senior Leadership team on the management of requirements relating to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

• To seek new collaborations and develop internal and external stakeholders’ networks, building consensus and influencing positively to foster an inclusive and equitable research environment.

• To consult and work with colleagues inside and outside of the Section and the Society where appropriate, at all levels including senior management

• To manage the diversity and inclusion budget relating to grants.

• To represent the organisation at meetings, interest groups and events, including giving presentations and providing briefings as required.
  
• To build relationships with host institutions, Government, and other research funders to share information and help develop shared understanding across the research sector.

• To advise on good practice in diversity data collection, monitoring and reporting and work with the Senior Manager Impact and Evaluation to identify new ways to monitor equitable research outcomes.

• To interpret and use complex data and insights to inform strategy and programming and meet reporting requirements

• To act as a subject matter expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, staying up to date with best practice and wider research sector and grant-making landscape developments, and ensure that this knowledge is shared and applied to maximum effect within the organisation

• To foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Grant Section and support the Senior Leadership team to create an inclusive and supportive environment. To support the implementation of the actions following from the Race at Work Charter.

• To review the current Unconscious Bias training and recommend new DEI training opportunities for members of staff and research fellows.

• To share experience and ideas, and best practice with other teams within the Royal Society who implement awards.