STEM Outreach Officer

Hours: Part-Time, 18.75 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed-term 12 months

Hertford College is looking to appoint a part-time STEM Outreach Officer (0.5 FTE) to continue the development and management of our STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) projects for both local communities and our link schools and colleges. It is offered as a 12-month, fixed-term appointment in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.

This role offers an opportunity for the holder to organize a range of outreach activities and associated administration. You will assist in refreshing and implementing the college’s outreach and access strategy, with a particular focus on STEM projects. The college’s STEM outreach work is intended to complement the subject outreach work already undertaken by outreach officers and academics in the MPLS and Medical Sciences Divisions. The STEM Outreach Officer will maintain and develop new STEM outreach initiatives and undertake responsibility for evaluating and reporting on STEM outreach strategy implementation. You will also help coordinate incoming and outbound visits, including planning and delivering event content.

Candidates from a range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role. It is essential that the candidate holds an undergraduate degree in a STEM subject, but applications would also be considered from candidates with an undergraduate degree in a related subject with a strong scientific or mathematical component. The ideal candidate will have excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate an audience. You must be able to work independently, practically, and resourcefully as a member of a small team. A flexible approach to work, with a co-operative and collaborative attitude and willingness to work irregular hours as the role requires (including evenings and weekends on occasion).

You will benefit from support and working in close collaboration with the rest of our committed Hertford community. We will invest in your personal development through training and professional development. We offer a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme with the ability to select your contribution level, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday (pro-rata), an employee discount platform with access to thousands of retail discounts, social events and many more.

To see the application documents as well as the Further Particulars please click here.

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 21 April 2023

Interviews will be held w/c 1 May 2023

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