National Research Organisations Secretariat and Engagement Coordinator

This role is offered as a 12-month secondment opportunity exclusively for employees of current NRO member organisations. Applicants who are not employed by a current NRO member organisation are not eligible and should not apply. Any secondment must be supported by the applicant's home organisation and line manager, including agreement to the proposed time commitment and working pattern. Depending on skills, experience and time available, the secondment could work as one blended role (1 FTE) or be shared between two part-time secondees with complementary strengths (0.6 FTE x 2).

Location: Flexible - Remote or hybrid. Are you interested in working in a national science policy environment and supporting engagement with senior leaders across research organisations and government? This secondment offers a practical opportunity to support the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group at a time when the UK’s research and innovation landscape is evolving. The NRO Group brings together organisations with public responsibilities and capabilities across the UK research system.

The NRO Secretariat coordinates the Group’s communications, engagement and shared activity, helping members work together and raise the visibility of their collective contribution. www.nrogroup.org   The   NRO   Secretariat   and   Engagement   Coordinator   support s   delivery of the NRO   Group   objectives   by strengthening the Secretariat’s capacity to   communicate clearly,   operate   professionally and coordina te   engagement   activity.

The role support s   the Secretariat to   maintain   clear and consistent communications, keep working groups and engagement activity moving, gather examples of NRO impact, and support the day-to-day operations needed to help NRO deliver   and increase its visibility. T he final balance of responsibilities   w ill   be agreed with the successful candidate(s)   depending on skills ,   experience   and time available .

Your main responsibilities will include:  Communications and content  Supporting NRO communications, including content planning, tracking   opportunities   and coordinating inputs from member organisations. Drafting first-pass content for member updates, web copy, newsletters, social media, event   materials   and stakeholder communications. Gathering updates, examples, case studies and evidence of NRO activity and impact from member organisations.

Helping   maintain   agreed templates, key   messages   and shared materials so communications are clear,   consistent   and usable. Engagement and events  Liaising confidently and professionally with member organisations, senior   stakeholders   and Executive Assistants to coordinate meetings, information   requests   and routine engagement. Supporting the NRO Communications Working Group, including meeting preparation and follow-up.

Helping coordinate events, workshops   and external engagement activity as   required , including practical   logistics   and supporting materials. Secretariat coordination and delivery  Supporting Secretariat inbox triage and follow-up where this relates to communications   and   engagement   activity, membership   or wider NRO activity. Maintaining contact lists, shared content trackers, document   libraries   and collaboration spaces so information is organised, accessible and up to date.

Supporting other NRO working groups or Secretariat-led activity where communications, engagement or   membership   coordination input is needed. What   we’re   looking for:   Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear,   accurate   and   usable content. Strong   organisational skills, with confidence managing multiple priorities,   deadlines   and follow-up actions.

Good interpersonal skills, with the confidence to   represent   NRO professionally and   build positive working relationships across   multiple organisations. Good attention to detail, including keeping reco