Graduate Opportunities

There's no bigger organisation in Europe involved in the promotion of Chemical Sciences than the RSC.  Our graduate opportunities provide a fantastic way to develop a career in science without working in the lab. We are looking for high calibre graduates who are passionate about advancing the Chemical Sciences and are able to offer opportunities to join different teams in the RSC. 

As well as on the job training you will join our graduate development programme. Our graduate development programme incorporates core training around areas such as understanding the RSC and our expectations of you, professionalism, managing performance and business skills We also offer a number of electives that have been designed to support individual development e.g. networking, project management, assertiveness. Additionally you will be offered a mentor in your first year here.

If you have a good honours, masters or PhD degree then we want to hear from you. (A degree in a chemical or related science is essential for some positions). Benefits include a starting salary of £23,327, pension scheme, free life assurance and private health insurance.  Roles are based in Cambridge (relocation support may be provided). 

We are usually looking for people to be available to work within the next 6 months. We do not have one intake for graduates and will look to start anyone sucessful through our application process as soon as possible.  To apply you need to email the graduate application form to HR. If you are sucessful at this stage you will be invited to an assessment centre where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the RSC.

To find out more about the roles please click on the links below.