Futures in STEM Programme Officer

The Role and the Department

Futures in STEM is an online academic and pastoral support programme for Year 12 students from groups underrepresented in STEM who are considering studying Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics at university. Students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of online subject specific tutorials, mentoring, guest lectures and activities designed to prepare them for university study and to help make sure they are ready to apply for, and succeed, in Higher Education.

The programme officer will be based in the Science Engagement Team, and will work with colleagues across the Faculty of Science as well as central teams across the university.

The Programme Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the Futures in STEM programme, including project delivery, staff and volunteer coordination, recruitment, communications, stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring, marketing, and administration. The role ensures the effective delivery of tutoring, mentoring and outreach activities while maintaining programme documentation, monitoring progress, and supporting continuous improvement and growth.

The work of the Futures in STEM programme is focused in the North East and targets local school and FE college participants. This role is key to the delivery of the University’s Widening Access and Participation activities, and Science Engagement Strategy (part of the Science Transformation Programme), and is aligned with our developing Regional Engagement strategies within the North East and Tees Valley Combined Authorities’ area.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:

• You’ll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
• We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
• We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
• Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
• You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions.

Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here.

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