There are three available positions, with the role descriptions detailed below. All positions would suit somebody who is passionate about supporting the development of early careers professionals and would be proud to support the IES’ and the Land Condition Early Careers Network. The positions are all to be undertaken on a voluntary basis.

Events Officer

• Work with the steering group to organise inclusive events for the ECN, ranging from online webinars and interactive workshops to in-person networking events.
• Support in securing and liaising with speakers for events.
• Collaborate with other mission-aligned organisations.
• Help run ECN events at the annual Land Condition Symposium.
• Propose topics of interest to take forward for future events.
• Contribute to the general activities of the ECN.

Communications Officer

• Assist with communications to members of the ECN including event details, news pieces and website information.
• Generate written and visual content for social media that helps to increase the ECN’s presence and encourages interaction from ECN members.
• Work with the steering group to develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns for the ECN.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the ECN through effective communications.
• Contribute to the general activities of the ECN.

Learning and Development Officer

• Work with the steering group to develop resources that will be of benefit to the ECN.
• Propose content to develop resources on that will support in skills and career development.
• Work with the Events Officers to develop and deliver careers-focused events.
• Support the steering group to engage the ECN with useful content.
• Contribute to the general activities of the ECN.

Aside from the role-specific tasks, general expectations across all three roles will include attending regular steering group meetings, promoting and attending ECN events, promoting the ECN across social media and to your professional network, and contributing ideas to feed into the ECN’s workplan.

Any professional IES member in the early stages of their careers (roughly first ten years) with experience in land condition can apply. The IES is seeking a diversity of viewpoints for this steering group, so we encourage applicants from consultancy, public sector, industry, research and NGOs, and across all specialisms within land condition.

The IES is committed to fostering an inclusive culture for volunteers and staff which reflects the diversity that exists within society, enabling us to deliver outputs that reflect the diverse needs of our members. In recruiting for these roles, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, educational background, national origin, religion and beliefs.

The steering group will meet every other month for a 45-minute meeting held remotely. We anticipate the first meeting to be held in October 2023. In between meetings there will be the requirement to correspond on live issues.

The duration of a full term for steering group members will be two years, with a check-in point after one year. We ask for a minimum of one year commitment from new steering group members, where you will be expected to join events/meetings virtually or in person based on UK timings.

If you wish to apply for one of these roles, please email a CV and a 250- word expression of interest summarising your motivation and relevant expertise to Jo Maniscalco at communities@the-ies.org.uk. Please specify which of the roles is your preference to apply to; you may specify one, multiple, or no preference.

The closing date for applications is 9am BST on 8th September 2023.