Expeditions and Fieldwork Officer

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking to appoint an Expeditions and Fieldwork Officer.Expeditions and Fieldwork OfficerDepartment: Director''s OfficeResponsible to: Expeditions and Fieldwork ManagerLocation: South Kensington, London SW7Hours: Full Time. 35 hour working weekContract: PermanentSalary: £30,295 to £32,930 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.About Us:The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.About You and the Role:The Expeditions and Fieldwork Officer will join a specialised team at a time of transition and growth, helping to expand the Society''s capacity to support expedition and fieldwork practitioners and reinforce its position as an international leader in geographical exploration.Drawing upon first-hand experience of expeditions or field research, the post holder will support the delivery of the Society''s advice, information, training and outreach activities. They will act as a key point of contact for the exploration community, assisting with enquiries, ..... full job details .....