About Us

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.

Read more about our Mission and Values on our website.​

About You

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Development, the role of Development Manager will work with colleagues, members, and partners - both existing and potential- to develop pathways to new opportunities in a rapidly changing landscape, ensuring the Society is at the forefront of open science initiatives, collaborates with partners to benefit its members and grows and diversifies its income streams for long-term sustainability. This will enable us to achieve the Society’s ambitious vision of a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

The post holder will be responsible for working closely with colleagues across the Development Opportunities, Scientific Programmes, and Engagement and Storytelling themes to establish goals that develop and sustain income-generating activities aligned with the Society’s 2023-2027 strategy. The postholder will have strong interpersonal skills and be required to identify and build strong relationships with key contacts and co-ordinate input from across departments to create comprehensive and effective propositions that drive partnership opportunities forward.

Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.

For more information about the Society, please visit our website.

Our generous benefits package includes;

Flexible working hours

Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase

23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break

10% employer pension contribution

Life insurance including free (health and well-being) employee support services

Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay

Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

£50 contribution towards eye care

To Apply

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 12th January 2023

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources, it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”