We are currently looking to recruit a Skills Support Specialist in the North East with experience in the STEM sector to deliver on future contracts at RTC North.
Please send a CV and covering letter which includes current salary and salary expectations to Talent@RTCNorth.co.uk
The post holder will be responsible for activity delivered through STEM contracts. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the post holder will lead on achieving the KPIs for the relevant STEM contracts as well as STEM Ambassador and school engagement. In addition, the postholder will work alongside the wider STEM team with reference to the effective communication, awareness and understanding of the STEM agenda to regional businesses, schools, stakeholders and partners.
• Work with the wider STEM team to understand and meet regional targets by delivering against KPI’s
• Supporting KPIs and deliverables in relation to STEM contracts
• Understand how this role sits alongside and supports wider STEM Team targets.
• Deliver against scheduled events as required, e.g., ensuring that the contracted number and demographic of the attendees are met.
• Providing the Project Manager with regular update reports and progress monitoring against targets.
• Developing and promoting associated events to schools/teachers as required, including presentations and meetings online and face-to-face as required. The post holder will work closely with the wider team to maximise reach.
• In partnership with the wider team, recruit and deliver against the regional target of active STEM Ambassadors and number of volunteer hours
• Attend stakeholder meetings and work with regional partners to deliver against targets.
• Support delivery of STEMFest
• Attending weekly meetings with the project team to report on progress
Qualifications/Experience
Required
• Degree within a STEM sector or 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the STEM industry and education ecosystem.
• Good understanding of the STEM sectors including drivers and skills
Desirable
• Teaching qualification/ 5 years of relevant experience
Skills/Knowledge
• Experience of delivering workshops or presentations to large and varied audiences including students, teachers, industry and regional stakeholders
• Good understanding and use of databases and systems for reporting purposes
• Effective communication skills and ability to effectively promote products and services
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with key partners to ensure that opportunities for joint working and targeting are identified and implemented which can bring significant benefits to schools and colleges. • Understanding of procedures and pressures of working directly with businesses and schools
• Knowledge of the key Employability skills
Experience
• Experience of developing and delivering pupil and/or teacher resource
* Experience of workshop delivery and project management
• Experience of the different challenges of business and education environments
• Experience of working with volunteers in business environments
• Experience of working with teachers and understanding of school pressures
Other
• A full driving licence or access to public transport, and willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours
