Being part of the Royal Society of Chemistry is to be at the heart of a dedicated, forward-thinking and passionate collection of people.
You’ll find opportunities to work in publishing, membership, sales, marketing, communications, technology and finance, community outreach, and many others.
Everything we do, no matter the area, is to support a global scientific community. The groups we work with are exceptionally diverse – from teachers, scientists and academics, librarians and corporates to politicians and the public.
If you share our passion, and would like to find out how you could contribute to a highly successful not for profit organisation, then please get in touch.
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Our commitment to securing the future of chemical sciences is powered by two centuries of dedication.
We support hundreds of thousands of scientists, librarians, teachers, students, pupils and people who love chemistry.
We use our influence to champion the chemistry profession and provide resources that raise standards.
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It’s a great place to work – occasionally challenging, always enjoyable and certainly never boring.
I’m so pleased to be part of such a fun and generous community and can't wait to see what projects the future brings.
I really like working at the RSC because of its strong connection with the chemical science community, both in China and around the world. I enjoy what I do as I not only publicise the most up-to-date research results but also help raise the profile of chemistry.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I). Our values are that we are:
- Professional
- Dedicated
- Enabling
- Respectful
Our aim is that our workforce, at all levels, will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best.
We work to create an environment where every employee can develop to their full potential and a workplace which is free of discrimination. We promote dignity and respect for all.
When you work for the Royal Society of Chemistry, you’re entitled to all these benefits...
Royal Society of Chemistry UK benefits
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✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
✓ Discounts at hundreds of online and high street retailers
Work/life balance
✓ 26 days paid holiday per annum
Plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff). After five years' service, holiday entitlement increases to 29 days.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days (or pro-rated for part time staff) additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 35 days).
✓ 35-hour working week with flexible options
Our standard core hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
✓ Subsidised staff restaurant at Thomas Graham House, Cambridge
On-site restaurant serving a wide range of fresh hot and cold food daily.
✓ Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
✓ Free car parking at Thomas Graham House, Cambridge
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Group personal pension scheme
Where we contribute up to 12%, depending upon your contribution.
✓ Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
✓ Income protection
Insurance to cover long-term absence due to illness or incapacity to work.
✓ Critical illness insurance cover
Taxable benefit which would pay a lump sum.
Health
✓ Private healthcare plan
Taxable benefit providing extensive healthcare which can also be purchased for family members.
✓ Cycle to work schemes up to the value of £1,500
✓ Eyecare at work scheme
✓ Employee assistance programme
Easy to access and confidential assistance is available for our employees and their immediate family members, covering a vast range of areas.
✓ Wellness initiatives including annual flu vaccinations
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Relocation expenses
For some roles, we are able to provide relocation assistance for new employees.
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
✓ Staff flats
Employees have the use of two flats on-site at our offices in Cambridge, subject to availability. These are let out at a financially attractive rate for our employees.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
✓ Retirement planning workshops
Social
✓ Staff sports and social club
Plus the following voluntary benefits:
✓ Give As You Earn charity donation scheme
✓ Interest free season ticket loan scheme
✓ Car/motorcycle loan scheme
✓ Free access to the Royal Academy of Arts, on request
Royal Society of Chemistry China benefits
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Litmus
✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
Work/life balance
✓ 15 days paid holiday per annum
Plus public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff). After five years service, holiday entitlement increases to 20 days.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 25 days).
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Pension
State provision: 20% employer cost, 8% employee cost.
✓ Personal accident insurance
✓ Heating allowance as set by the local government
Health
✓ Additional medical insurance
Extended cover for a second child If there is no second child the cover is extended to spouse.
Maternity – additional cover for maternity related medical expenses for self and 25% for a child under 18 years.
✓ Annual Health checks
✓ Eyecare at work scheme
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
Royal Society of Chemistry Germany benefits
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Litmus
✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
Work/life balance
✓ 30 days paid holiday per annum
Plus public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff). After five years service, holiday entitlement increases to 33 days.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 35 days).
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Pension
Government run pension – percentage contribution based on income.
Health
✓ State health insurance
✓ Accident insurance
✓ Eyecare at work scheme
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
Royal Society of Chemistry India benefits
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Litmus
✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
Work/life balance
✓ 25 days paid holiday per annum
Plus public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff). After five years service, holiday entitlement increases to 28 days.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 33 days).
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Pension
Registered provident fund – employer contributions 12% of basic annual salary.
✓ Accident insurance
✓ Car/motorcycle loan scheme
✓ Portico - flex-basket portal
Health
✓ Group medical cover
Covers staff and dependents. Covers hospitalisation and in-patient care.
✓ Eyecare at work scheme
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
Royal Society of Chemistry Japan benefits
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Litmus
✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
Work/life balance
✓ 15 days paid holiday per annum
Plus public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff). After two years service, holiday entitlement increases to 20 days and then to 23 days after 5 years service.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 26 days).
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Pension
Government run pension – percentage contribution based on income.
Health
✓ Health insurance – government scheme
✓ Accident insurance, including life cover
✓ Annual Health checks, including eye
✓ Flu vaccination
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
Royal Society of Chemistry USA benefits
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Litmus
✓ Employees can choose and opt for benefits via our Benefits Platform
Work/life balance
✓ 15 days paid holiday per annum
Plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). After five years service, holiday entitlement increases to 21 days.
✓ Buying holiday
You can purchase up to five days additional holiday per annum (total annual leave is capped at 24 days).
✓ PERKS - discount program
ADP TotalSource via LifeMart ®
✓ Paid volunteering days
Financial Security
✓ Pension
401K pension plan with matching employer/employee contributions to a maximum of 5%.
✓ Online Commuter Benefits (OCB)
✓ Car/motorcycle loan scheme
Health
✓ Health and welfare plan
ADP TotalSource via AETNA. Employees can choose one of two plans:
- High Deductible - 3000/90%
- Lower Deductible - 750/90%
✓ Employee assistance programme
Work-Life employee assistance program provided by ADP via LifeCare.
✓ Life assurance at two times basic annual salary
✓ Long term disability cover
✓ Employee wellness
Access to wellness initiatives via Aetna Discount Program and Aetna Neighborhood Wellness.
✓ Eyecare at work scheme
Career
✓ Long service awards
✓ Recognition awards
✓ Membership subscription to your professional body
We offer our employees the opportunity to become members of the Royal Society of Chemistry which provides a host of other benefits. We also offer the opportunity for another paid subscription for membership to your professional body, where applicable.
Learning and Development
✓ An extensive suite of internal and external courses
✓ Career development opportunities
✓ Professional study support
✓ Employee mentoring programme
During the summer months, we have internships and summer placement opportunities available in teams throughout the Royal Society of Chemistry. These placements offer undergraduate students and graduates the opportunity to gain work experience that helps toward developing a career in science without working in the lab.
These placements are not always open for applications. To find out what opportunities are currently available and sign up for job alerts, please visit our current vacancies page.
Science writer internship
If you are a graduate or student under graduate and have a passion for science writing, this placement could be for you.
Our Science Writer placement offers an undergraduate student or graduate with an enthusiasm for science writing an opportunity to gain experience working for two of our publications: Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry.
This eight week position, supported by the Marriott Bequest Trust, will provide a hands-on introduction to the complete editorial process from writing and editing to page layout and printing.
We occasionally have opportunities available to graduates looking to start or build upon a career in chemistry. Please visit our graduate opportunities page to find out what's available and apply.
