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The Engineering Council has a small staff team supported by a much larger team of volunteers and industry experts.

This page contains the latest opportunities to join us as a staff member or volunteer. 

 

Engineering Council Vacancies

Role Title: Education and Skills Support Executive

Department: Policy and Standards

Reports to: Education and Skills Manager

Contract: Full time

Salary range: £32k-£34k

Location: London with hybrid working

Role purpose

The primary purposes of this role are to:

  • Support the Education and Skills Team
  • Ensure that the Engineering Council’s publicly available course search database is accurately maintained
  • Respond to queries related to programme recognition. 

About us

The Engineering Council is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession. We hold the national registers of nearly 223,000 Engineering Technicians (EngTech), Incorporated Engineers (IEng), Chartered Engineers (CEng) and Information and Communications Technicians (ICTTech). 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 

The Education and Skills Support Executive provides support to a small team as well as volunteers managing the Engineering Council’s work related to education, skills and programme recognition.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Organisation of meetings and events, including drafting of minutes and papers.
  • Day-to-day operation of the course search database (with technical support from IT and external developers), including checking data submitted by professional engineering institution staff and testing when enhancements are made. 
  • Managing the education and skills inbox and responding to queries.
  • Other activities to support the education and skills team and wider colleagues and volunteers as required.
The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN, will involve attendance at meetings elsewhere in London, and may involve occasional travel elsewhere in the UK. 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 role profile and person specification.

Person specification

Essential Skills / Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail. 
  • Excellent communication skills, including to produce well written papers and minutes.
  • Able to organise meetings and events.
  • Strong IT skills, including operation of databases.
  • Able to develop, maintain and apply specialist knowledge.
  • 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
  • Degree and/or experience to demonstrate capability to develop and effectively apply specialist knowledge. 
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 can 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.

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted as soon as possible. We aim to notify unsuccessful candidates within two weeks of application receipt or interview.

What can we offer you

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro-rated for part time roles
  • Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
  • Annual bonus opportunity (after six months of employment)
  • Flexible working is embraced
  • A high-spec office with terrace overlooking the Thames Embankment and Tower Bridge
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Insurance (4 x salary)
  • Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
  • Simplyhealth cash back plan
     
Job Title: External Affairs Senior Executive
Department: Policy & Standards
Reporting to: International & External Affairs Manager
Contract: Full time permanent
Salary range: £38k-£40k p.a.
Location: 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

Institution vacancies

As a partner to the Licensed PEIs and Professional Affiliates we may on occasion advertise vacancies on their behalf.

Please be aware that the Engineering Council is unable to accept applications for these roles. Please apply directly to the relevant institution.

 

The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is seeking an experienced Membership & Professional Registrations Manager

Role Title: Membership & Professional Registrations Manager

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: London Office, W1W 5DX

Hours: Full time (option to work from home on Fridays)

Role purpose

To manage and administer the membership and professional registration activities of the Institute in accordance with standards approved by Engineering Council. To participate in Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) activity approving and accrediting educational programmes, including college visits and secretariat duties. To assist in the management of day-to-day activities of the London HQ office.

Key functions

  • Administration of the Professional Registration process for members applications to the standards of Engineering Council and the British Computer Society
  • Administer the participation of the Institute in JBM activities including college visits and preparation of papers and reports including travel to Colleges across the UK
  • Review and update of the Institute’s Professional Registration materials, processes and documents in line with revised Engineering Council standards
  • Maintain the membership database and subscription records
  • Undertake assessment of new membership applications in accordance with agreed criteria
  • Provide detailed responses to members regarding Career Assessment requests for Professional Registration
  • Supervision and development of Membership Officer and Registrations & Qualifications Officer
  • Responsible for the annual process of subscription collections
  • Manage the annual internal and external audit of Professional Registration applications
  • Manage the annual CPD audit of members
  • Timely completion of the annual Engineering Council data reconciliation
  • Ensures that office systems operate in an efficient manner and are maintained or improved to meet performance criteria

Decision making

  • The job holder will report to the Chief Executive
  • The job holder will liaise, assist and cooperate with IHE’s Membership and Qualifications portfolio group and other staff members as required
  • Overall, the job holder will work in accordance with IHE’s established procedures and guidelines

Impact and authority

  • The job holder will have responsibility for managing member’s Professional Registration, CPD and training records
  • The job holder will be responsible for managing the membership database, collection of annual subscriptions and members queries
  • The job holder will supervise Membership Officer and Registrations & Qualifications Officer members of staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge and experience of the workings of a membership or professional body (essential)
  • Knowledge of the Highways Industry (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Engineering Council standards (desirable)
  • Knowledge of 3rd level education standards (desirable)
  • Knowledge of general office IT software including Microsoft Office package (essential)
  • Knowledge of database software (desirable)

Skills

  • Demonstrable process management skills
  • Excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills, including experience report-writing and dealing with difficult enquiries
  • The ability to work on own initiative, and to develop good working relationships with stakeholders
  • Accuracy of input and financial acumen
  • Highly numerate, good keyboard & IT skills, detail conscious and well-organised
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Collaboration

Experience

  • At least 3 years experience in a membership organisation or related role
  • At least 2 years experience of staff supervision including personal development, objective setting and performance management
  • Experience in process management and following standards and measurable guidelines
  • Experience in handling and responding to membership or stakeholder queries
  • Experience of monitoring processes against performance criteria

Flexibility and travel

There will be several days a year where travel away from the office is required for events, employer visits, meetings and the like. These are usually held within the UK.

To apply

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter to lyle.andrew@theihe.org by Tuesday 25th March 2025.

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