STEM Outreach Coordinator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design a series of STEM workshops with Reaching Wider’s priority groups.
• Plan, prepare and deliver innovative STEM activities with specific reference to the development of pathways to Higher Education for Reaching Wider target cohorts.
• Recruit, train and supervise undergraduate students to assist with the delivery of STEM workshops.
• Support the in the development and delivery of student-lead STEM workshops.
• Develop and sustain communications with partners in the area(s) and delivering the project in partnership with them.
• Work collaboratively with Reaching Wider’s Institutional and non-institutional partners with activities to compliment delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Reaching Wider’s National Mentoring programme.
• Support the Project Manager to coordinate the booking and delivery of activities in the schools and communities across North and Mid Wales.
• Monitor resources and safe storage of STEM equipment and materials including managing the use and return of equipment by student ambassadors and staff, quality control and stock-checking duties.
• Ensure effective and timely administration of each activity including appropriate risk assessments, planning documents and budget recording in accordance with BU’s policies.
• Facilitate workshops by helping with activities, explaining or expressing interest in scientific concepts and discussing higher education and the world of work with young people.
• Ensure that all workshops are delivered to a high standard aligned to the Reaching Wider’s national offer.
• Work with local schools and colleges to determine their specific needs in respect of tailored activities, including work experience opportunities and school-based workshops.
• Promote the use of Welsh and progression pathways across all activities.
• Prepare the necessary materials for each workshop and ensure correct handling of specialist equipment.
• Ensure workshops are appropriate and relevant for the learners in receipt of the activities.
• Create reports and case studies on the work delivered.
• Work with the Data & Clerical officer to collect and record accurate records of delivery in line with Medr’s requirements.
• Support the Clerical officer with the administration of student payments.
• Represent the Reaching Wider at meetings with external partners, building positive relationships and creating opportunities for collaborative working.
• Raise awareness of activities & achievements on social media platforms.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings, updating the team on delivery.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Carry out any other duties that the Partnership Manager considers to be required.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and well-being and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inaction's.
• The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure safeguarding, pastoral care and welfare of all participants on the programmes by ensuring that safeguarding, vulnerable adult and health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times and that all delivery staff on these programmes are appropriately trained and vetted.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A level or NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area/ or equivalent.
• A teaching qualification or previous experience working in education and / or community engagement.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or teaching-based qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in STEM education.
• Experience of developing and delivering presentations and workshops with demonstrable learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with Reaching Wider cohorts.
• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of organising and coordinating STEM outreach events for Reaching Wider target cohorts.
• Experience of, and confidence in, liaising and networking within the education field.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering online training sessions via Teams, Zoom and other online platforms.
• Experience of performing scientific experiments.
• Experience of delivering train the trainer sessions.

Abilities/Skills

Essential

• The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations is essential for this post.
• Excellent communication skills with peers, children, teachers, parents and guardians.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc).
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle a varied and demanding workload.

Desirable

• Working knowledge and understanding of current developments within the Welsh Education System.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory