Project Officer

We have a great opportunity for an exceptional individual to join us as a Project Officer and be part of a world leading organisation supporting STEM education across the UK.

You will be educated to degree level and with substantial relevant project and contract management experience gained within a relevant environment.

With excellent communication, prioritising and planning skills, candidates must have experience of working simultaneously on multiple projects, at different stages, and have the ability to switch from one to another. The ability to write concise complex reports and proposals supported by excellent IT skills is also required.

Projects may be employer, partner or stakeholder facing and you should be able to demonstrate examples of effective relationship management external to an organisation.

You will contribute to cross-cutting activities ensuring best practice contract and project management within STEM Learning. An appreciation and understanding of STEM education and / or working with the voluntary sector is therefore desirable.

Some UK travel may be required to fulfill the roles.

To see the full details of this exciting role, please take a look at the full Role Profile

About Us

The National STEM Learning Centre & Network is a key UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through provision of resources, on-line and physical networking and communities and partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals. This includes driving forward on-going development of the STEM Ambassadors and STEM Clubs programmes alongside subject-specific support for all involved in teaching STEM subjects to young people.

This role will play a crucial part in ensuring that the Centre and Network are able to continue to provide world-leading support to STEM educators and exceed the expectations of funders and other stakeholders.  These roles are instrumental in ensuring that all colleagues – internal and external - are aware of and benefit from high quality programme and project management tools which provide efficiencies and quality assured support.

You will be a part of a wider team of Project Officers, Project Coordinators, Programme Leads and Managers – the engine room of our operations.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice and staff benefits scheme including: cycle to work scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme

Next Steps

To find out more about these exciting opportunities and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

There is no closing date for these roles; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

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