Career Information Administrator
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR392 |
Summary
We are looking for a Careers Information Administrator to join the Royal Society of Chemistry. As part of the Accreditation and Careers team you will be key to delivering on our commitment to set and maintain professional standards and to support and connect practising chemists.
In this role, you will assist with the delivery of career management activities by supporting the team with its award-winning mentoring programme, tailored one-to-one consultations, online career information, monthly webinars, and insights into the employment and remuneration of people working within the sector.
In this role, you will:
Act as one of the initial points of contact for the Career Development Team email enquiries. Logging enquiry details and directing to the Career and Professional Development advisers as appropriate.
Support the team with regular tracking, reporting and reviewing of the services provided.
Assist with communications to promote career development activities including social media. Keep the RSC career development webpages up to date with topical information such as dates for forthcoming consultations, webinars and other activities.
Support and promote ChemCareers monthly webinars, ensuring recordings are edited and supplied with accurate transcripts for subtitles before making available to members.
Support the implementation of new career products for under 18s and members under the supervision of the Career Advice and Guidance Manager
Produce career information for under 18s and members under the supervision of the Career Advice and Guidance Manager
Support the production of career related information including Member Surveys.
Research and compile careers information and labour market information.
Undertake other tasks to support the Career Development team as required.
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.
In this role it is expected that you will attend the office monthly for a team meeting and as and when required for in-person meetings. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Excellent organisational skills with experience in project and time management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise work, and to meet deadlines under pressure.
Customer-focussed approach with excellent verbal and written skills.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of diverse teams.
Excellent IT skills and abilities.
Video editing skills including correcting captions
Web editing skills and experience in using content management systems
Experience writing for the web, with familiarity with digital media and technologies, including e-learning and social media.
A keen interest in science, scientists and the culture of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and aware of issues of confidentiality and data protection.
Close attention to detail and high standards of excellence
Desirable:
A degree in chemical science
Online editorial skills
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.
About the RSC
We are a thriving international community of over 60,000 members in 125 countries, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.
Benefits
We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:
26 days’ paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution).
Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary.
Enhanced parental leave.
Paid volunteering days.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
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.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org
In this role, you will assist with the delivery of career management activities by supporting the team with its award-winning mentoring programme, tailored one-to-one consultations, online career information, monthly webinars, and insights into the employment and remuneration of people working within the sector.
In this role, you will:
Act as one of the initial points of contact for the Career Development Team email enquiries. Logging enquiry details and directing to the Career and Professional Development advisers as appropriate.
Support the team with regular tracking, reporting and reviewing of the services provided.
Assist with communications to promote career development activities including social media. Keep the RSC career development webpages up to date with topical information such as dates for forthcoming consultations, webinars and other activities.
Support and promote ChemCareers monthly webinars, ensuring recordings are edited and supplied with accurate transcripts for subtitles before making available to members.
Support the implementation of new career products for under 18s and members under the supervision of the Career Advice and Guidance Manager
Produce career information for under 18s and members under the supervision of the Career Advice and Guidance Manager
Support the production of career related information including Member Surveys.
Research and compile careers information and labour market information.
Undertake other tasks to support the Career Development team as required.
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.
In this role it is expected that you will attend the office monthly for a team meeting and as and when required for in-person meetings. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Excellent organisational skills with experience in project and time management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise work, and to meet deadlines under pressure.
Customer-focussed approach with excellent verbal and written skills.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of diverse teams.
Excellent IT skills and abilities.
Video editing skills including correcting captions
Web editing skills and experience in using content management systems
Experience writing for the web, with familiarity with digital media and technologies, including e-learning and social media.
A keen interest in science, scientists and the culture of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and aware of issues of confidentiality and data protection.
Close attention to detail and high standards of excellence
Desirable:
A degree in chemical science
Online editorial skills
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.
About the RSC
We are a thriving international community of over 60,000 members in 125 countries, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.
Benefits
We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options. Our benefits package includes:
26 days’ paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution).
Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary.
Enhanced parental leave.
Paid volunteering days.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
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.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.