RES Director of Operations

Director of Operations, Royal Entomological Society

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
• Contract: Fixed-Term – initially 18 months
• Hours of work: 37.5 per week
• Salary: £62,379 with potential to increase to £75,479
• Location: Hybrid (with 3-4 days per week in Head Office, Old Street, London)
• Deadline: 14 August 2026, Midnight (BST)

This role is a great opportunity to make a difference. With the development of our new strategy, the RES has committed to enrich the world with insect science. Our aim is to ensure that we grow and engage with our community to diversify our income streams and maximise our impact as a professional body and learned society.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will oversee the membership, policy and communications leads. It will also oversee the daily operations of the new RES Head Office in Old Street, London including the management of the staff team and developing new opportunities for the space.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who can help propel the Royal Entomological Society into being a go-to organisation for insect science. Having a strong understanding of business operations and will develop our new Head Office space that works well for our members and is an inspiring space that increases the impact and financial sustainability of the Society.

For more information, please download the job description below.

How to apply

To apply, please send your current CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to exec@royensoc.co.uk by 14 August 2026.

Your cover letter should explain why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate.

If you would like an informal chat before applying for this role, please contact Simon Ward, RES CEO via exec@royensoc.co.uk.