The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to recognising, promoting and supporting excellence in science and encouraging the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. It is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world''s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering and medicine. International activities are embedded across the work of the Society. They feature within many of the Society''s core programmes and targeted activities are led principally by the International Affairs, Grants, Science Policy and Scientific Programmes teams. The Society is committed to international work that benefits science and science that informs diplomacy, while always putting scientific excellence and integrity first and retaining the Society''s independence. We also recognise that it is vital to balance legitimate concerns around national security while still enabling international collaborations to take place. This role sits at the centre of balancing these twin imperatives of global collaboration and national security. With significant knowledge and a real enthusiasm for science and international affairs, the post holder will join a small International Affairs team of nine, but will work across the Society, including building close relationships with colleagues in Grants, Fellowship and Governance, Science Policy, Scientific Meetings and beyond. This post will lead the Society''s work in assessing and ..... full job details .....