Jobs

Welcome to the Microbiology Society’s jobs page, where you can find information about our current vacancies along with opportunities to volunteer and support the work of our members.

The Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. We have a worldwide membership of over 7,000 members who are based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools, and we are one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe.

The Society is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we value, promote, and seek diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age, and we offer a generous benefits package.

CURRENT PAID VACANCIES

Below is a list of our current vacancies. You can find out more information on our website regarding the work of the Society.

Our generous benefits package includes:

Flexible working hours
Highly competitive salaries with annual cost of living increase
23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
10% employer pension contribution
Life insurance, including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
Enhanced adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks statutory adoption pay
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye test cost covered and £50 contribution towards eye care (glasses and prescription contact lenses)

Policy and Engagement Manager
18-month Maternity Cover

Find the full job description and apply to this role via the button below.

The deadline to apply is 15 May 2025.

Apply now

VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES

Below is a list of opportunities for our members to participate in our governance and publishing activities to support the work of the Society.

Co-opted Trustee

The Microbiology Society is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. The Board of Trustees operates in compliance with the Society’s Articles of Association and Charity Commission guidance on good governance.

From the start of 2025, the Society constituted a new Board of Trustees that is comprised of the Society’s three Executive Officers (President, General Secretary and Treasurer) and three elected members, plus up to three external experts. The role of the Board is to govern the organisation, provide the strategic direction of the Society and ensure its long-term financial sustainability.

The Microbiology Society is specifically looking for candidates with expertise in either the academic publishing business or charitable fundraising to co-opt to the Board of Trustees.

Co-opted Trustee role description 2025

To make an application, please email the following to [email protected]:

Your CV (no more than three sides)
A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that answers the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a trustee of the Microbiology Society?
- How do your skills and expertise align with the role profile and candidate description detailed in the role description?

Governance Shadowing Scheme

Our Governance Shadowing Scheme gives members an exclusive opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of the Society. By experiencing first-hand the activities and decision-making processes of key governing groups of the organisation, members can add to their CV, gain a wealth of knowledge, get a glimpse behind the scenes, and network with other microbiology leaders. Apply now to find out more about the way we work, so that you can strengthen your future nomination and go on to contribute to the leadership of the organisation through serving on Governance Shadowing Scheme.

Find out more and apply on the Governance Shadowing Scheme page.