The Biochemical Society is one of the largest Learned Societies in UK bioscience. We promote the advancement of the molecular biosciences which underpin and explain the essential processes of life impacting on modern biology. The Society represents and supports the interests of all those working in the sector through our membership, conferences, education and policy initiatives, publications and grants. www.biochemistry.org
The Biochemical Society employs some 70+ people, about two thirds of whom work from our purpose-refurbished, non-smoking, open plan offices in London which we share with two sister societies. The work atmosphere is very friendly and co-operative and the Trustees of the Society are frequent visitors for meetings with staff.
The Biochemical Society offers excellent working conditions with a number of benefits including:
- The opportunity to join the Society’s final salary pension scheme (contributable at 7% of salary) after probationary period.
- Interest free season ticket loan after probationary period.
- 24 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays. Additional holiday can be awarded up to a maximum of 34 days per annum.
- The Society usually closes its offices between Christmas and New Year.
- Annual pay review every April.
- 10 days paid Jury Service.
- 35 hour working week, Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch, which may be taken in our comfortable staff rest area.
- Free chilled water, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and milk supplied during the working day.
- 10 days paid leave for Jury Service.
- Free annual eye tests and a contribution of up to £50 for glasses/contact lenses specifically for VDU use.
- Free Indian Head Massages.
The Biochemical Society is an equal opportunities employer.