Programme Support Officer Placement

Job Details

Programme Support Officer Placement

Reporting line Manager

Location Central London office with option to work remotely from anywhere

Contract type Full time, 10 – 12 month contract

The Team

We are a globally connected, innovative team who are passionate about sustainability and the contribution mining can make to the sustainable development agenda. Our project teams are cross functional, integrative and agile in their approach to delivery. We live our values and collaboration is central to our culture - from the way we work as a team to our engagement with members and the relationships we build with other sectors, civil society, investors and suppliers. We deeply value the contributions of every individual and encourage team members to bring their unique perspective, experience and passion to the work that we do.

Overview

ICMM operates a student placement scheme in the form of a Programme Support Officer role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a second-year student to gain incredible experience within the sustainability and mining sector, at a fast-paced, international, organisation. The contract duration for this London, UK-based, full-time position will be 10 to 12 months with the salary currently £30,000 per annum.

The Programme Support Officer role is primarily targeted for students wishing to gain work experience before concluding their degree studies, which should overlap with ICMM’s subject matter. We are a small to medium sized company, with 43 team members globally, and this means you get access and exposure to operational work from the get-go! The role allows students to develop knowledge across a range of environmental resilience, innovation for sustainability, and social performance topics, as well as gaining an understanding of how a global organisation works, through involvement with sustainability experts in workshops, meetings, initiatives, and projects. Since communication of the mining and metals industry’s contribution to society is an important aspect of ICMM’s work, the student may also gain experience of working with the Communications team to aid in the development of messaging, content, and events.

The Role and Responsibilities

Primary Purpose and Duration

The primary purpose of the Programme Support Officer is to support ICMM programme areas, through providing cross-programme research, analysis, developing content, and administrative assistance so that ICMM can effectively deliver its work plan.

Location

The position is based at ICMM’s offices in Central London. Under ICMM’s flexible working arrangements, team members may work from home or elsewhere subject to business requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Planning, numeracy and administrative skills. Ability to undertake several tasks in parallel.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing and communication skills. Ability to represent the organisation in a professional way.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with course content directly relevant to ICMM’s sustainable development agenda.
• Knowledge/experience of issues related to social and economic development, environment, sustainable development, or corporate social responsibility

Advantageous

• Detailed knowledge or interest in issues related to one or more of the following: water and biodiversity; climate change and energy; innovation; human rights, Indigenous Peoples, and communities; governance & transparency; and worker and community health and safety
• Knowledge/experience of the mining and/or other extractive industries
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Japanese

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Programme Support Officer you will be supported by your manager to identify specific interest areas, develop objectives (including professional development), and manage your workload. The Programme Support Officer will fulfil the following responsibilities during their placement.

Management and Administration

• Develop a basic understanding of all areas of ICMM’s work plan and current priorities and issues
• Support preparation for and successful running of the ICMM Responsible Mining Leadership Forum (RMLF) where the team members of ICMM convene member companies, association representatives and externals
• Support team members in administrative tasks, such as meeting notes, preparing agendas, presentations and purchase orders

Relationship Management

• Develop an understanding of relationships with members and relevant external organisations and help to manage existing relationships
• Engage constructively and supportively with ICMM colleagues, especially on cross-cutting responsibilities

Programme Plan, Outputs, and Results

• Support high-quality, punctual delivery of ICMM’s work plan, through desk-top research, analysis of members’ sustainable development reports and performance data, and involvement in projects or other initiatives
• Contribute to the planning, logistics and execution of activity-based events (e.g. workshops or external meetings) across ICMM’s work programmes, subject to sufficient knowledge and experience
• Act as liaison between ICMM working groups (industry representatives) and/or external experts and consultants, collating comments on relevant documents
• Support the relevant activity lead with the organisation of meetings and workshops (e.g. with relevant working group or service provider) and produce summary notes

Other Duties and Development Opportunities

• Opportunity to attend networking events, the ICMM forum and in-person workshops and meetings with representatives from the industry
• Develop knowledge on areas of interest: e.g. climate change and environmental resilience, social performance and human rights, governance and transparency, innovation for sustainability, processes of an international organisation
• Potential to develop and discuss dissertation ideas with colleagues as well as receive career guidance and make use of ICMM’s fantastic learning and development opportunities such as mentoring, training courses and on the job learning.

About ICMM

ICMM stands for mining with principles. We bring together a third of the global metals and mining industry, along with key partners to drive leadership, action and innovation for sustainable development, ultimately delivering a positive contribution to society. Through collaboration, ICMM member companies set the standard for responsibly produced minerals and metals in a safe, just and sustainable world.

We are a globally connected, innovative team who are passionate about sustainability and the contribution mining can make to the sustainable development agenda. Our project teams are cross functional, integrative and agile in their approach to delivery. We live our values and collaboration is central to our culture - from the way we work as a team to our engagement with members and the relationships we build with other sectors, civil society, investors and suppliers. We deeply value the contributions of every individual and encourage team members to bring their unique perspective, experience and passion to the work that we do. 

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right attributes for the job, please email your CV and covering letter to Joanna Petrou (recruitment@icmm.com) by 31 December 2024. Applicants will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.