STEM Community Officer

Are you passionate about empowering young people to explore exciting careers in STEM and have a knack for building engaging online communities and fostering meaningful connections?

STEM Learning is seeking a motivated 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.

Your Role

You’ll be at the heart of maintaining a vibrant online community that connects STEM Ambassadors, educators, and stakeholders. In this role, 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.
• 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 our network.

Our Ideal Candidate

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 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.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme

About Us

Our mission is to improve young people’s lives through high quality STEM education. This happens through professional development, enriching resources, and the inspiring STEM Ambassador programme showcasing incredible careers and opportunities in STEM.

The UK is facing a critical challenge in developing the pipeline of skills required for future STEM-related occupations and industries. 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. Volunteers share their enthusiasm and expertise, bringing STEM to life and demonstrating the transformative potential of STEM education.

By joining us, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the STEM Ambassadors programme continues to inspire and empower the next generation.

Next Steps

If you would like to learn more, visit our careers site or contact Tim Bradbury (STEM Community Manager) at t.bradbury@stem.org.uk for an informal discussion.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on 19 December. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

To apply, please provide your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and why you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

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