Engineering Council

 

External Affairs Senior Executive
Policy & Standards
International & External Affairs Manager
Full time permanent
£38k-£40k p.a.
London with hybrid working

An exciting opportunity to join the Engineering Council has become available in a new role supporting policy and public work on key external affairs activity. You will be part of a small team promoting and informing the development of standards and associated products in the engineering profession.

About us

The Engineering Council is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession.  We ensure that employers, government, and wider society - both in the UK and overseas - have confidence in the knowledge, experience and commitment of professionally registered engineers and technicians. We work with international partners to enhance the mobility of engineering graduates as well as professionally registered engineers and technicians.

Our mission is to maintain internationally recognised standards of competence and commitment for the engineering profession and to license competent institutions to champion the standards for the deliverance of public benefit.

Our vision is that society continues to have confidence and trust in the engineering profession.

Our values apply to all our activity. At the Engineering Council, we always strive to act with:

• Fairness: we are inclusive and equitable, working collaboratively with each other and external stakeholders.
• Integrity: we act professionally, accountably and ethically, so that engineers, the wider engineering community and society can have confidence in us.
• Transparency: we are open and honest in everything we do, across all aspects of the organisation.

About the role            

You will be a subject matter lead on activity relating to key areas falling under external affairs, particularly in area of societal interest including climate change, net zero, refugee employment, ethics, DEI, and sustainability.

You will plan and support committee and working group meetings, producing agendas, papers, reports and minutes, briefing Chairs and members as required, and delivering actions.

You will represent the Engineering Council at meetings and events relating to external affairs.

You will provide briefings, support, and guidance to relevant stakeholders (staff, PEIs, committees and panels) as appropriate on external affairs matters of interest and establish and build relationships with stakeholders.

We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a baseline of six days a month in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. We also offer core hours of 10am to 4pm. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Experience of working with a membership organisation or similar professional body.
• Experience of policy, public affairs, external affairs, research, and working with committees.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Education / level of experience

• Graduate or equivalent

The Engineering Council is a small organisation with an important regulatory role, and we pride ourselves on our communication, support, and loyalty to our employees.

In return for your commitment, we guarantee your training and development within the role and offer an attractive salary, pension, and life insurance.

We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and equality. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees.  In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that an individual can bring.

As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. All applications will be deleted or destroyed six months after the recruitment process has ended. Should you wish further clarification, please obtain a copy of our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Applying for this role

Please send a CV and covering statement in support of your application that is no longer than two sides of A4 explaining how you fulfil the key criteria for the role by email to hr@engc.org.uk, quoting the job title in the subject of your email. 

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.  

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make for you during this recruitment process please email hr@engc.org.uk with details.

It is our policy to acknowledge all job applications within two weeks of receipt and unsuccessful applicants will be notified as soon as possible.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro-rated for part time roles, plus one additional day’s leave after five years of service and a further day’s leave after ten years of service
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working is embraced
• A high-spec office with terrace overlooking the Thames Embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme and internal wellbeing support
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Simplyhealth cash back plan