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Closing date: Midnight onTuesday 28th July
Interviews: Week commencing 10th August
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Job Title: STEM Engagement Specialist (Engagement Officer)
Reporting To: Head of Delivery
Contract Type: 1 x Permanent
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension (7% employer contribution) - Life Assurance - Private Healthcare.
Location: Your place of work is Holly House, 74 Upper Holly Walk, CV32 4JL, Leamington Spa. This role requires regular travel across the UK and regular overnight stays.
Role Purpose:
To inspire and engage young people aged 9-18 in STEM by designing, delivering and evaluating high quality educational experiences across communities, schools, universities and digital platforms.
You will play a key role in ensuring safe, inclusive and impactful STEM engagement activities that encourage young people from all backgrounds to explore future pathways in STEM.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. Stem Day Delivery (Education and Community Settings)
- Project manage and deliver 2-3 STEM days per week during peak delivery periods.
- Facilitate hands on STEM activities for groups of young people in school settings, community spaces & overnight residentials.
- Ensure high quality delivery in line with organisational standards and funder requirements.
- Collect and submit evaluation data and feedback following each event.
- Communicate with teachers before and after delivery to ensure smooth coordination.
- Liaise with STEM Ambassadors and external facilitators supporting delivery.
- Conduct risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments for all events.
2. Content Development & Programme Improvement
- Support the development of new STEM engagement programmes and resources.
- Contribute to the design, testing and evaluation of new STEM activities and courses.
- Create supporting materials including videos, worksheets and digital resources.
- Review and improve existing programmes to ensure relevance, quality and impact.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders during pilot phases.
3. Operational Delivery & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all event documentation (risk assessments, consent forms, feedback data) is completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Track and manage equipment and resources before and after delivery.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and cost efficiencies.
- Respond professionally to funders, sponsors, schools and partner organisations.
- Support wider programme team activity where required.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be requested of you by the Head of Delivery.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to engage and inspire young people
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Confident IT skills (including Microsoft Office)
- Valid UK driving license and own car.
Desirable
- Experience working with young people in education or outreach settings
- Experience working with young people in education or outreach settings
- Experience developing or delivering educational/ STEM content
- Experience in safeguarding awareness and practice within youth settings
- Background in education, outreach, engineering or STEM engagement delivery
- Degree in STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) or equivalent experience
For this role, all staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including Barred List clearance, prior to commencing employment
We’re looking for someone with:
- Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- A confident and dynamic delivery style to captivate and motivate diverse audiences.
- A passion for education and STEM outreach, bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything you do.
Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of STEM. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to sparking curiosity and nurturing innovation!
Passion is what matters most in this role, so don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. We’re excited to hear from individuals who are driven to make a difference!
As a children’s charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. This role will be subject to safer recruitment checks including a Disclosure check.
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Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to travel as part of this role? Travel includes overnight travel at locations across the UK.
- Do you currently hold a valid UK Driving Licence?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leamington Spa CV32 4JL
