About EngineeringUK

We want to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers. In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

·       We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard

·       We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision

·       We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment

·       We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding

·       We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

The Professional Institutions and Stakeholder Executive role will be part of the Business & Industry team (12 people), who have responsibility for all funding and industry relationships across EngineeringUK. The team works strategically with stakeholders across the engineering, technology and education sectors, to support our mission to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing engineering and technology careers.

The Professional Institutions and Stakeholder Executive is a key role within the Business & Industry Team at EngineeringUK, with a particular focus on supporting our work to build and nurture relationships with the UK’s 39 licensed Professional Engineering Institutions and leading our work to drive connectivity to clusters of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Professional Engineering Institutions and Partnerships the role involves managing key relationships, expanding our connections in the sector, and delivering on financial targets. You will also represent the Professional Institutions team in cross-team meetings, contribute to event management, and provide essential administrative support.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety in their role, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and who can think creatively about the relationships we have and seek to forge. Experience of working in STEM or in similar roles is not vital, but a proactive approach and interest in the work we do is important.

The role is London based at the EngineeringUK offices at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN. The line manager for this role is based remotely and there will be some involvement in UK events, so this role will involve some infrequent travel in the UK (including overnight). We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and core hours of 10am to 4pm.

Role responsibilities

·       Manage and nurture relationships with key partners and funders across the engineering and business sectors.

·       Work closely with the Head of Professional Institutions to support partnership accounts, ensuring consistent engagement, reporting, and delivery on commitments.

·       Conduct research and map small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) networks across the UK to strengthen our partnerships and outreach initiatives.

·       Implement a system to monitor and report on engagements with professional engineering institutions, ensuring a systematic approach to relationship management and capturing the impact of this.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for funding from stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Collaborate with the team to meet or exceed financial targets for partnership and funding streams.

• Take ownership of operational planning and execution of online and in-person events, ensuring seamless delivery and strong representation of the Professional Institutions team.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Professional Institutions including scheduling, meeting preparation, and reporting.

• Act as the key representative of the Professional Institutions team in cross-team pipeline meetings, sharing updates and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

·       Uphold best practice in Salesforce management; dashboard iteration and reporting

·       Support Big Bang Fair Industry collaboration zones

·       Desk research on request

·       Work in line with EngineeringUK values and support achievement of our organisational objectives

·       Undertake any training and development as required for the role

·       Any other duties and tasks as directed and required by your line manager

This is a general guide to the key responsibilities of this role it is not exhaustive. Similarly, the amount of time that you spend on various aspects of the role may vary. 

Person specification

Essential skills/competencies

·       Proven experience in managing key accounts and building relationships with stakeholders

·       Demonstrable experience working with professional institutions, SMEs, or business networks

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently

·       A team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to work across a team and wider organisation, with many relationships managed virtually

·       Ability to deliver on financial targets and manage funding relationships

·       Excellent planning, organisation, and administrative capabilities

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the organisation with confidence

·       Strong administrator with ability to suggest and implement improvements to processes

·       Track record of high-quality event and meeting management

·       Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities.

·       Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

·       Experience using all Microsoft systems, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

·       Good quality writing skills, with ability to write concisely and clearly

·       Experience of managing a varied workload and organising your time effectively

·       Good research skills, with ability to synthesise information quickly.

·       Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Education/level of experience

·       There are no firm requirements but this role will suit someone with a few years of relevant experience

·       Helpful previous experience includes using a CRM system and having had a role in external-facing client or member relationships

·       Experience of STEM outreach, working with young people, and working with businesses would all be advantageous but not essential

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.