Membership Admin and Data Assistant

• Hybrid working (minimum two days a week in central Edinburgh office)
• Starting salary £27,931 per annum

As Scotland’s National Academy with over 1,800 Fellows from academia, business, and public service who are among the most distinguished in their fields; we engage and connect nationally and internationally to share knowledge and tackle the most pressing challenges of the modern world.

This role is part of the Fellowship team; together, we are responsible for managing the Fellowship election process, delivering a programme of activities, and supporting the engagement of Fellows across the organisation.

We are seeking an organised and collaborative Admin and Data Assistant to support the day-to-day activities of the Fellowship team. You will play a key role within the team, supporting the management of Fellowship data and the use of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, as well as general administrative duties.

You will manage Fellowship data and records relating to the nomination and election of new Fellows, update and manage membership and engagement records, and support the team with general administrative duties, including managing inbox enquiries and supporting meetings.

As part of a small team, collaboration is key, and this role will support the Fellowship Officers and the Fellowship Manager. You will also work effectively with other teams (CRM, Programme, Communications, and Records Management) to ensure that processes for inputting and managing Fellowship data are following best practices.

You will bring:

• Proven experience and confidence in working with an organisation’s CRM system, and a clear understanding of the need to ensure data integrity.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in a business support role, ideally in a similar not-for-profit environment.
• A flexible and proactive approach to changing priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience in liaising across different teams.
• A high attention to detail.

Experience in developing CRM processes and working specifically in a membership organisation is desirable, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are equally important.

The role is ideal for someone who thrives on varied administrative tasks and takes pride in supporting efficient, data-driven processes that help the organisation run smoothly.

To apply , simply email your 2-page CV and a structured covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you are interested in working at the RSE, in an email for the attention of Bethan Jones (Fellowship Manager) at

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 March 23.59 (GMT).

Interviews for this role will take place on 9 or 10 April at the RSE in Edinburgh.

Please note that the RSE is not in the position to sponsor work or student visas. Pre-employment screening will include the necessary right to work in the UK checks as well as reference checks.