Senior Governance and Standards Officer
Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London (with hybrid working a minimum of two days per week)

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.

We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.

We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation’s commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.

We are now looking for a Senior Governance and Standards Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As a Senior Governance and Standards Officer, you will provide high-level secretariat support to our Governance Committees, overseeing their workstreams and ensuring that their outputs feed into broader governance structures.

You will lead planning, arranging and monitoring of our Committees, acting as a subject matter expert, advising Committee Chairs of best practice and ensuring processes align with our values.

Managing the complaints and disciplinary process, you’ll ensure compliance with by-laws and Regulations and support stakeholders with these processes.

Additionally, you will:

- Organise virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings and logistics
- Produce accurate and timely minutes of meetings
- Develop induction packs for new committee members and arrange training sessions
- Manage the complaints and disciplinary process
- Support the Governance Manager in delivering the annual corporate elections cycle

About You

To be considered as a Senior Governance and Standards Officer, you will need:

- Significant organisational skills and experience with a strong attention to detail
- A proven track record of minute-taking
- Experience of providing first rate customer focused service to internal and external stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £46,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, customer-focused professional to join our prestigious institution.

You will have the chance to work closely with our committees and senior management, shaping the future of our governance practices and ensuring that our work aligns with our core values of inclusion, integrity, innovation and impact.

What’s more, we are committed to your growth, offering continuous training and development opportunities and empowering you to refine your skills, expand your knowledge and advance your career in governance.

So, if you want to elevate your career alongside a supportive team, apply today!

The closing date for this role is the 23rd September 2024.

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 Governance Officer, Senior Governance Specialist, Compliance and Standards Officer, or Corporate Governance Manager.

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.

So, if you want to play a key role in our governance processes as a Senior Governance and Standards Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Special Projects Marketing and Communications Manager (12 Month FTC)
Birdcage Walk, Westminster, 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.

We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.

We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation’s commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.

We are now looking for a Special Projects Marketing and Communications Manager to join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months.

The Role

As a Special Projects Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our HQ Building project, an initiative critical to the future of our Institution. This high-impact role demands a strategic and organised individual who will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan, taking full ownership of its execution and success.

Your responsibilities will include driving and managing campaigns from inception to completion, continuously monitoring performance, and fine-tuning strategies based on engagement analysis to ensure alignment with the project’s overarching goals. You will collaborate closely with key members of the Marketing and Communications department, coordinating all project-related activities to maintain consistency and clarity in messaging across all channels.

Building and maintaining strong relationships, particularly with the Project Director and core team, will be essential to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with the project's objectives. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for responding to campaign-related comments and feedback, managing any potential crises with a calm and strategic approach.

Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the project's marketing and communication strategy, ultimately contributing to the Institution’s long-term vision and success.

About You

To be considered as a Special Projects Marketing and Communications Manager, you will need:

- Proven experience in managing and implementing marketing and communications campaigns for high-profile projects
- Excellent stakeholder and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in digital marketing channels, including social media and email marketing
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including 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

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications professional to make an impact with our prestigious organisation.

You will have the chance to be driving force behind the communication strategy for our HQ Building project, working at heart of an exciting initiative that will shape the future of our iconic headquarters in Westminster.

So, if you want to step into an exciting role as a Special Projects Marketing and Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown.

The closing date for this role is the 23rd September 2024.

This recruitment is time-sensitive and therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Other organisations may call this role Communications Project Manager, Marketing Project Manager, Special Projects Communications Lead, or Strategic Communications Manager.

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 all 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.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.