Programme Associate

Programme Associate

Glasgow

28k- 30k

Nine Twenty Recruitment proudly support one of our partners in their exciting time of expansion into their ambitious plans to inspire as many young people as possible towards a STEM based career. They are a vibrant, fun and hardworking team who are committed to their roles and the aims of the charity. Due to their continued success, they have an opening for a Programme Associate to join them in Glasgow area, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract.

SmartSTEMs exist to inspire the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through cost effective collaboration between industry and education.

SmartSTEMs host events targeted at young people aged 8-14 as this ensures we can engage them with STEM multiple times prior to them selecting their subjects for Nat5 and beyond. This is to ensure that more doors remain open to future opportunities and all young people are aware of what is possible and achievable. They encourage those from all backgrounds to enter into STEM careers and have a particular focus on disadvantaged groups to ensure better economic outcomes for more in Scotland.

The role of the Programme Associate is to support the delivery of primarily virtual but also face-to-face events in and around Glasgow. You will be leading on the activities in this area which includes planning, organising, hosting, and reporting on all events taking place. Candidates will need to have good organisational skills and be comfortable hosting events with young people aged 8-14.

Doesn't this sound like fun? Well, if you are interested in finding out more, have a background in events, working with young people or in education itself and ideally have a strong understanding of STEM then we want to hear from you .

Come join the team in making an impact on our future workforce

Apply now for a follow up conversation in confidence.