STEM Community Officer
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 pro rata part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE)
This role is an 18-month fixed term contract
Are you passionate about empowering young people to explore exciting careers in STEM? Do you have a knack for building engaging online communities and fostering meaningful connections? If so, this could be the role for you!
STEM Learning is seeking a dynamic and creative STEM Community Officer to join our innovative Marketing and Customer Experience team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the STEM Ambassador Community - an online community of practice and part of the UK’s largest STEM volunteering programme - by inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.
The Role
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining a vibrant online community that connects STEM Ambassadors, educators, and stakeholders.
Working alongside the STEM Community Manager, you’ll:
- Create compelling content: Share engaging articles, videos, and interactive campaigns that bring STEM to life.
- Foster engagement: Lead initiatives like competitions, milestone celebrations, and online discussions to keep the community buzzing with activity.
- Champion skills development: Promote STEM-related skills and training opportunities for community members.
- Showcase careers in STEM: Highlight the inspiring career journeys of STEM Ambassadors to encourage young people to pursue STEM pathways.
- Build partnerships: Collaborate with key employers, educational institutions, and volunteers to amplify the community’s impact.
- Shape the future: Take ownership of innovative projects and continuously improve how we engage and inspire our network.
Every day will bring something new - whether you’re interviewing a passionate volunteer, designing a campaign to celebrate volunteering milestones or brainstorming creative ways to amplify the voices of our community members.
What We're Looking For
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A storyteller with a talent for creating engaging content across platforms.
- A connector who thrives on building relationships and fostering collaboration.
- A self-starter who is proactive, adaptable, and energised by a fast-paced environment.
- Experienced in online community management, communications, content creation or a similar field.
If you’re enthusiastic about inspiring young people, passionate about STEM, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Download the full Role Profile to find out more.
Why Join Us
At STEM Learning, we value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to a generous pension scheme
- Comprehensive employee assistance programs
- Discounts on cycling schemes, health plans, and more
Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.
About Us
Our mission is to improve young people’s lives through high quality STEM education. Through professional development, enriching resources, and the inspiring STEM Ambassador programme showcasing the incredible careers and opportunities in STEM.
The Bigger Picture
The UK is facing a critical challenge in developing the pipeline of skills required for future STEM-related occupations and industries. To remain competitive on a global scale, it’s essential to inspire more young people to engage with STEM subjects at school, explore the exciting careers available, and pursue STEM pathways through education and beyond.
The STEM Ambassadors programme plays a pivotal role in addressing this challenge. As the UK’s largest STEM volunteering initiative, it connects nearly 26,000 individuals from over 5,000 employers with teachers and young people across the country. These volunteers share their enthusiasm and expertise, bringing STEM to life and demonstrating the transformative potential of STEM education and careers.
At STEM Learning, we recognise that positive, long-term partnerships are key to making this vision a reality. By working collaboratively with businesses, professional institutions and other organisations, we maximize the impact of our work and ensure mutual benefits for everyone involved.
By joining us, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the STEM Ambassadors programme continues to inspire and empower the next generation, equipping them with the skills and motivation to shape the future.
Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.
Next Steps
Are you ready to make a difference? If you’re excited by this opportunity and would like to learn more, you can contact Tim Bradbury (STEM Community Manager) at t.bradbury @stem.org.uk for an informal discussion. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 19 December but the vacancy will close early if we find the right person so please get your application in now
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
Help us build a brighter future by inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! Apply now!