Job Description

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association are the organisers of the annual International Symposium on MND/ALS. We are looking for a Research Conference Officer to support the event this year, then co-ordinate and implement the conference on a permanent basis.

Directorate

Research

Location

Northampton

Map Location

NN3 6BJ

Salary

\xc2\xa331,000 per annum plus company benefits

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

37 hours per week

Closing Date

27/09/2023

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The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. It is the premier event in the MND research calendar for discussion on the latest advances in research and clinical management.

As a Research Conference Officer, you will efficiently manage our symposium software platform (EventsAir) and its content (administration, submissions and communications). Providing relevant, accurate and up-to-date information in an accessible format to all internal and external stakeholders. Acting as the main contact for all conference submission enquiries. This will include communicating with researchers, healthcare professionals, people living with and affected by MND, external companies and MND Association staff.

Key responsibilities of this role will include publishing key dates, managing all communications, instructions, and attendance for the event. Manage content of the symposium microsite webpages, promote abstract/poster submission, post symposium analysis, and assisting colleagues with research reporting on the symposium programme.

You will be responsible for the scientific project and experiment submissions (abstracts) process. From portal creation, queries, abstract review and organising poster sessions.

A vital part of this role will be to attend the International Symposium in-person to oversee aspects of the event and coordinate the research team to ensure its success.

The official job title for this role will be: Research Officer (Symposium)

Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week minimum office attendance.

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs)

What are we looking for?

A highly organised individual with experience of planning and arranging events and conferences either in person, or virtually/hybrid.

Excellent communication skills are essential. You will be developing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of people, internally and externally.

Good logical, analytical, and lateral thinking skills with a proven ability to accurately manage datasets and effectively use databases.

Copywriting skills are required, with the ability to translate complex research information for a range of audiences.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include:

• Cycle to work
• Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of planning and arranging events and conferences
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex information to a range of audiences
• Ability to accurately use databases or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and effectively manage datasets

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect to

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

All internal applicants must liaise with their line manager before applying.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

\xc2\xa9 2018 MND Association: Registered in England. Registered Charity no. 294354

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