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Our Staff

We currently have 30 staff who are headed by our Chief Executive, Dr William Duncan.   All of them play an important role in supporting us in achieving our mission - "the advancement of learning and useful knowledge", and meeting our strategic aspirations and operational objectives.

Our staff work in accordance with our operational standards and values, which are to:

• Operate objectively, with complete integrity, honesty and political impartiality
• Be open and in touch at all times
• Provide a professional service in all areas of service delivery
• Earn respect and trust
• Work with and learn from others
• Make best use of and value resources

As an employer we place great importance on workplace diversity, health & wellbeing and supporting the learning & development needs of our staff.  We also provide excellent employee benefits.

Job and work placement opportunities at the RSE are advertised on this site when available.

Work Placements and Internships

Despite being a small organisation, the Royal Society of Edinburgh is able from time to time to offer opportunities for Work Placements or Internships. Work Placements and Internships are highly regarded by the organisation for the following reasons:

Benefits to the students

Students will gain invaluable work experience and networking opportunities.

Benefits to the RSE

The RSE gains in fresh new ideas and support with important projects which we may not have time to look at otherwise.

Benefits to RSE staff

It offers an opportunity for RSE staff to develop communication, organisational, team working and leadership skills as well as the opportunity to become a mentor