Project Manager (Maternity cover)

RUSI’s Proliferation and Nuclear Policy (PNP) programme addresses issues raised by the development and spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and related technologies, through innovative research, dialogue and partnership with national and international bodies.​

Main purpose of post ​

​The PONI Project Manager will​be responsible for delivery and development of the United Kingdom Project on Nuclear Issues (UK PONI), a flagship project for the PNP programme. Since 2009, UK PONI has helped to address the nuclear policy and technology challenges of tomorrow by developing and sustaining emerging nuclear specialists from industry, academia, government, and the military, and by connecting them with established experts. Its goal is to build a vibrant and diverse community of well-informed, well-connected and capable nuclear specialists in the UK.​

To do this, it seeks to connect across boundaries, be they technical-policy, senior-junior, government and non-government, military-civilian, pro- and anti-nuclear, and internationally; it looks at ways it can help members of the nuclear community develop their knowledge and skills, including by promoting diversity of inclusion and representation; and it provides a platform for emerging talent, principally through its Annual Conference and through the UK PONI blog, Nuclear Reactions. UK PONI has great growth potential, and RUSI’s goal for the PM is​to realise this by taking responsibility for driving the project forward, expanding funding and its membership, while maintaining the high standards of the existing programme and our established relationships.​

Person specification ​

Essential skills and experience​​

• Familiarity with the UK and broader nuclear community and key debates in the nuclear field
• ​Experience in project/ programme management ideally gained in research setting
• ​Working knowledge and application of project management methodologies and frameworks​
• ​Advanced working knowledge and management of budgets including reporting and audit management ​​Excellent IT Skills (MS Office + Database + Web Based App)​
• Excellent organisation skills​
• Proven experience in organising large scale events​
• Excellent communication skills (communicate with stakeholders)​
• Highly digital literate and familiar with use of social media for maximum exposure​
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information and demonstrating strong literacy skills. ​
• Some knowledge of grants and bids management

​Desirable skills and experience ​

• Line management and upskilling junior members of staff
• Experience of working in think tanks/ not-for-profit sector organisation
• Project management qualification/ certification gained from an accredited body