Early Careers & Skills Practitioner

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Careers & Skills Practitioner to coordinate education and skills programmes. This role involves engaging with young people and managing stakeholders to deliver impactful initiatives. With a focus on STEM education, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding operational areas and enhancing future talent development. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts. If you are passionate about education and skills development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working Options

Employee Assistance

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in community or educational settings.
• Proven skills in stakeholder management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating education and skills programmes and events.
• Engaging with stakeholders to align delivery with strategy.
• Reporting on service performance and producing KPI updates.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Experience with Young People

STEM Programmes Knowledge

Education

Qualifications in STEM

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Job title:

Early Careers & Skills Practitioner – Fixed Term Contract (1 Year)

Location:

Barrow – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

£44,045

What You’ll Be Doing

• Co-ordinating the development and delivery of education and skills programmes and events at various key stages, including training STEM ambassadors for programmes like Work Experience, Lego Robotics, Engineering Fairy Tales, and STEAM Clubs.
• Engaging with and managing internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and align delivery with Education Services Strategy.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert within Education Services, providing guidance and support to operational areas and providers.
• Leading the reporting of service performance, producing reports and KPI updates.

Essential Skills and Experiences

• Experience working with young people (ages 4-25) in community, charity, or educational settings.
• Qualifications or experience in STEM programmes.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing projects.

Desirable Skills

• Coaching, training, or teaching experience.

Benefits

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, employee assistance, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

About the Early Careers Team

Responsible for coordinating education and skills activities across the Submarines business unit, aligning with UK-wide practices, and impacting future talent development.

Why BAE Systems?

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers employees. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and accommodate disabilities or health conditions with reasonable adjustments. Many roles require security and export control clearances, with eligibility depending on factors like nationality and residency.

Closing Date:

8th May 2025

Apply early as the vacancy may close sooner if filled.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing