Project Officer

ENTHUSE CHARITABLE TRUST; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays + bank holidays (plus

birthday)

Pension scheme

37 hours per week

Volunteering leave days

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme; health cash back

Job summary

STEM Learning seeks a dedicated Project Officer in York to support the delivery of our CPD programmes and STEM education initiatives. The role focuses on managing delivery plans, coordinating with schools, and ensuring timely execution of activities with stakeholders across the devolved nations.

The successful candidate will drive monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement, working closely with Professional Learning Leads and external partners to maximise impact and value for money within

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or coordinating education programmes.
• Strong communication and collaboration with schools and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery plans, activities, professional development and resources.
• Coordinate with schools, STEM Learning teams and external parties to meet programme needs.
• Facilitate communication between schools, STEM Learning and devolved nations.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges and ensure programme targets are met.
• Manage programme budgets and resources.
• Engage with staff and community members to gather feedback.
• Prepare reports and contribute to proposals for new work.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Monitoring & evaluation

Resource management

Collaboration

Time management

Proactive mindset

Job description

Project Officer

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000

Location: York

The Role

The Professional Learning Team are looking to appoint a Project Officer to support the delivery of STEM Learning’s programmes.

The role is based on the fundamental skillsets set out within the standard Project Officer role description with the successful candidate providing project management for STEM Learning's Commercial CPD delivery.

At the heart of STEM Learning's education offer is support to deliver improvement in STEM teaching and learning with local CPD, 1:1 advice and peer to peer support.

The Project Officer role would involve project management and support for the programme; some key tasks are captured below:

Project Management

Overseeing the implementation of delivery plans, including activities, professional development, and resources.

School Support

Working with Professional Learning Leads, internal STEM Learning teams and external parties to establish programme delivery needs and actioning appropriately.

Communication and Collaboration

Facilitating communication and collaboration between schools, STEM Learning, and other stakeholders including the devolved nations.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Tracking progress, identifying challenges, and ensuring the programme achieves.

Resource Management

Managing resources, including funding and materials, to support the programme.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging with school staff and potentially community members to ensure their involvement and feedback.

In essence, the Project Officer role is crucial for the success of STEM Learning’s vision for this programme, acting as a central point of contact and support for all involved.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

Sustainable: Make effective use of resources (people and physical) to manage project delivery in a responsible way. Activities the programme delivers will have a lasting and positive impact on improving practice and young people’s aspirations. Activities may be themed around or linked to sustainable technologies and environmental causes.

Innovative: Look to continually improve processes and ideas to ensure work is performed in an efficient and effective manner.

Proactive: Be able to work independently and as part of a team to provide excellent project management support and ensure tasks are completed. Use initiative and help provide an efficient service to all stakeholders.

Key Results / Accountabilities expected from role

Providing high quality project officer support across an agreed portfolio of STEM Learning’s projects and activities, working with appropriate colleagues to ensure that activities achieve appropriate targets – particularly in terms of impact, quality, Value for Money and agreed timelines.

Be responsive and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, working with colleagues to agree appropriate remedial actions.

With both a commercial and operational mindset, identify gaps and solutions in the end-to-end process management and delivery of partnerships with a view to improving delivery and KPIs.

Developing, reviewing and maintaining appropriate project documentation including project plans, risk registers, change control records, and expenditure/budget records.

Holding yourself and others accountable to ensure effective achievement of key milestones and deliverables.

Implementing effective and timely monitoring and reporting to accurately measure progress towards agreed targets and milestones. Analysing and interpreting this data to agree and implement appropriate remedial actions as required.

Managing relationships with staff across STEM Learning, sub-contractors and partners through effective communications which keep all parties informed and which facilitate the sharing of best practice.

Ensuring that sub-contracting and partnership arrangements for the programme are appropriate and managed effectively, using best-practice procurement and contract management processes.

Working with internal and external colleagues to ensure accurate and timely reporting of performance against agreed targets, including preparing draft reports in line with contract specifications.

Writing and contributing to the development of proposals for new work.

Time management and dealing with competing priorities and pressures – ability to manage own workload, hold yourself and others to account and, communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues to maximise outcomes.

Undertaking any other tasks as reasonably required.

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About Us

At STEM Learning, we work to improve lives through STEM education. We are a purpose-driven organisation, supporting teachers through high-impact professional development, inspiring young people to build confidence and curiosity in STEM, and connecting schools with employers to grow the UK’s future talent. Guided by our values, we focus our effort where it can make the greatest difference - helping all young people, whatever their background, to see themselves in STEM.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

Why Join Us

At STEM Learning, you’ll be part of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the lives of young people. As a Project Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM education, connecting students with industry leaders, and driving innovation in careers education.

By joining us, you’ll:

Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

If you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

The interview process will consist of a first stage interview (online) followed by a second stage interview (in person in York).

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.