We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Knowledge & Networks Manager to lead the development and delivery of world-class knowledge resources and professional networks across the chemical, biochemical, and process engineering community.

Location: Rugby – hybrid working (3 days in office)
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term
Salary: Circa £48K

You will play a pivotal part in fostering collaboration, building inclusive technical communities, and ensuring access to impactful, high-quality knowledge and recognition activities across the organisation’s membership and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow diverse technical networks that drive engagement, collaboration, and innovation across the engineering community.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of high-quality knowledge resources, including reports, webinars, and technical publications.
• Spearhead the development of a new online resource library to increase accessibility and visibility of professional learning materials.
• Strengthen the organisation’s position as a thought leader by enabling effective contributions to policy, innovation, and public understanding.
• Manage a small team and a budget of around £250,000 to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with organisational goals.
• Support the recognition of professional excellence through engagement with awards and prizes.

You’ll bring:

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Significant sector experience in chemical, biochemical, or process engineering.
• A proven ability to build and manage professional networks or technical communities.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Experience producing or curating technical knowledge resources or contributing to policy development.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach to your work.

You’ll be joining a respected, international membership organisation at the heart of the engineering profession, with the opportunity to influence how knowledge is shared and developed across industry, academia, and society.