About Us

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.

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 at microbiologysociety.org .

About You

The role of the Account Executive 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 postholder will develop client relationships and work closely with colleagues across the Development Opportunities, Scientific Programmes and Engagement and Storytelling Themes to increase collaboration with industry, to develop and grow and sustain income-generating activities aligned to the Society's strategy.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in a customer support or business development role and skill in confidently negotiating and managing interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

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 wellbeing) 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. We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom, however, we are not able to sponsor visas. You will be asked to confirm your eligibility before being shortlisted.

Closing date: 20th January 2025.

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, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, 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.

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