Content Producer, Events and Training
One Birdcage Walk, Central London

About Us

With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.

Our mission is to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion, and encouraging innovation. As an Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited organisation, we are committed to supporting our employees who play a vital role in supporting engineers.

We are now looking for a Content Producer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As a Content Producer, you will be building technical conferences and training programmes designed for the engineering community.

Specifically, you will develop research-driven event programmes, that deliver technical knowledge and drive attendance, and a portfolio of CPD training that meets the evolving needs of engineers.

Producing events and training programmes, you will conduct in-depth research with technical committees and special interest groups to identify critical engineering challenges, source high-value speakers, and develop engaging programmes.

Working with trainers to develop top-tier CPD training content for engineers, you will build engaging, highly technical programmes that support engineers in boosting their skills and knowledge.

Additionally, you will:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support events and training promotion and delivery
- Conduct thorough research interviews with industry professionals, both virtually and in person

About You

To be considered as a Content Producer, you will need:

- Strong research skills with the ability to conduct in-depth interviews
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Sound interpersonal skills and a professional, diplomatic approach
- The ability to rapidly acquire knowledge on highly technical topics
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Experience working both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £33,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including a stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance

So, if you want to help deliver cutting-edge content and training programmes, apply today!

Your work will connect you with industry leaders and experts, giving you an opportunity to develop a rich understanding of technical fields while shaping vital CPD training programmes.

The closing date for this role is the 2nd December, however, please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

We regret that we are unable to reply to each applicant; therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application for this post you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Other organisations may call this role Content Producer, Programmes Executive, Technical Programme Producer, or Event Programme Producer.

Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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Volunteer Young Member Representative (Tenure 3 years)

The Role

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, you will play a key role in supporting the Institution’s commitment to its values, (Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Impact) to support our vision of being a global, inclusive, and digitally enabled engineering community. As a member of the committee, you will work closely with the D&I Committee to promote a culture that values, celebrates and welcomes differences.

About You

Young Members are any Affiliate, Associate or member who has become professionally registered within the last ten years. The Young Member representative will ideally have a combination of the following characteristics in addition to those of the Committee Member specification (as set out on the role description - page 3 - attached to this role advert):
• A strong passion for fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging within the IMechE
• A commitment to advocating for an inclusive and diverse profession
• A strategic mindset with a proactive approach
• Good communication skills - ability to work collaboratively as a team

Experience in one or more of the following areas are welcome but not essential:
• Updating processes and/or policies
• Knowledge and experience in the diversity and inclusion field
• Experience collecting, analysing or storing equity data and making interventions
• Experience working with committees, councils and/or boards within the IMechE

Your role:

• Actively participate and collaborate with other committee members in defining the D&I strategic direction, goals, and priorities in line with the IMechE’s 2030 strategy and the D&I Strategy.
• Be an advocate/ambassador for the Institution's values, translating them into meaningful actions that makes a difference to our organisation and beyond
• Represent the D&I Committee at Young Members Board, serving as a key point of contact for sharing information, activities and best practices
• Stay informed about industry and professional membership sector best practices and emerging trends withing the D&I space
• Identify, support and champion strategic partnerships with external organisations and networks which supports IMechE’s D&I agenda or wider strategic goals
• Participate in ad hoc projects as and when necessary (eg. reviewing our webpage to provide feedback and ideas)
• Act as an IMechE Ambassador at external events and meetings to promote IMechE’s D&I agenda amongst the engineering community

Time Commitment:

We are committed to collaborating closely with you to provide maximum flexibility and to ensure that your volunteer responsibilities fit around your personal and professional commitments. The ideal candidate for this position should be available to join virtual meetings throughout the year.

• D&I Committee meetings (four meetings per year of two hours each). Once a year we host an in person meeting for members based in UK, with a hybrid option available for our international members.
• Young Members Board meetings - this involves (four meetings per year of two hours, of which one meeting is in person and the rest are held virtually)
• Other ad-hoc meetings as required and training and development opportunities (for example attending a training, event or additional meetings linked to specific projects).

This should be considered a time commitment of approximately one day per month.
Reasonable T&S will be reimbursed.

Please refer to the role description attached to this role advert for more information about the role and that will be applicable to all volunteers.

Applications for the D&I Committee International Member Representative are now open. Please submit your application by no later than 16th December 2024.

Your application will be acknowledged and reviewed by the D&I Committee in January 2025. Please use your latest CV to apply.

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss the online application form, please contact diversity@imeche.org.

Volunteer International Member Representative (Tenure 3 years)

The Role

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, you will play a key role in supporting the Institution’s commitment to its values, (Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Impact) to support our vision of being a global, inclusive, and digitally enabled engineering community. As a member of the committee, you will work closely with the D&I Committee to promote a culture that values, celebrates and welcomes differences.

About You

The International Member representative will ideally have a combination of the following characteristics in addition to those of the Committee Member specification (as set out on the role description - page 3 - attached to this role advert):
• A strong passion for fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging within the IMechE
• A commitment to advocating for an inclusive and diverse profession
• A strategic mindset with a proactive approach
• Good communication skills - ability to work collaboratively as a team

Experience in one or more of the following areas are welcome but not essential:
• Updating processes and/or policies
• Knowledge and experience in the diversity and inclusion field
• Experience collecting, analysing or storing equity data and making interventions
• Experience working with committees, councils and/or boards within the IMechE

Your role:

• Actively participate and collaborate with other committee members in defining the D&I strategic direction, goals, and priorities in line with the IMechE’s 2030 strategy and the D&I Strategy.
• Be an advocate/ambassador for the Institution's values, translating them into meaningful actions that makes a difference to our organisation and beyond
• Represent the D&I Committee at International Strategy Board, serving as a key point of contact for sharing information, activities and best practices
• Stay informed about industry and professional membership sector best practices and emerging trends withing the D&I space
• Identify, support and champion strategic partnerships with external organisations and networks which supports IMechE’s D&I agenda or wider strategic goals
• Participate in ad hoc projects as and when necessary (eg. reviewing our webpage to provide feedback and ideas)
• Act as an IMechE Ambassador at external events and meetings to promote IMechE’s D&I agenda amongst the engineering community

Time Commitment:

We are committed to collaborating closely with you to provide maximum flexibility and to ensure that your volunteer responsibilities fit around your personal and professional commitments. The ideal candidate for this position should be available to join virtual meetings throughout the year.

• D&I Committee meetings (four meetings per year of two hours each). Once a year we host an in person meeting for members based in UK, with a hybrid option available for our international members.
• International Strategy Board meetings - this involves (four meetings per year of two hours, of which one meeting is in person and the rest are held virtually).
• Other ad-hoc meetings as required and training and development opportunities (for example attending a training, event or additional meetings linked to specific projects).

This should be considered a time commitment of approximately one day per month.
Reasonable T&S will be reimbursed.

Please refer to the role description attached to this role advert for more information about the role and that will be applicable to all volunteers.

Applications for the D&I Committee International Member Representative are now open. Please submit your application by no later than 16th December 2024.

Your application will be acknowledged and reviewed by the D&I Committee in January 2025. Please use your latest CV to apply.

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss the online application form, please contact diversity@imeche.org.