Social Impact Manager - STEM Engagement and Inclusion

RS Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global solutions partner in industrial services is seeking a passionate Social Impact Manager to lead their global STEM engagement initiatives. This role requires developing strategies to support diverse future engineers and technologists while achieving the company's 2030 ESG goals. Candidates should have a strong background in STEM education and proven experience in managing complex projects with measurable outcomes, all while fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Private healthcare

Support for Neurodiverse colleagues

Inclusive benefits for diverse identities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of STEM education, inclusion, and social impact.
• Proven experience designing and delivering strategic programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a global STEM engagement and inclusion strategy.
• Launch and manage the Better World Fund.
• Create a 5-year roadmap to 2030.

Skills

Understanding of STEM education

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling and content development

Project management

Data-driven reporting

Job description

Overview

Location: This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. It is a hybrid role, offering a combination of remote work and time in our London office. We\'re looking for a passionate and strategic Social Impact Manager to join our Social Impact team. You\'ll lead the global STEM engagement and inclusion programme to inspire and support diverse future engineers, technologists, and innovators, and play a key role in advancing our 2030 ESG goals and building brand advocacy across our global ecosystem.

What you will be doing

• Develop a global STEM engagement and inclusion strategy aligned to RS\'s ESG, People, and brand priorities.
• Launch and manage the Better World Fund to support global STEM education and inclusion projects.
• Create a 5-year roadmap to 2030, including KPIs, investment plans, and governance.
• Deliver end-to-end programme management, including partnerships with universities and community organisations.
• Support global markets to develop and scale local STEM initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and third-party delivery partners.

Benefits and extras

At RS, in addition to the usual employee benefits, you can expect a range of rewards typically associated with a FTSE-listed company, including an annual performance bonus, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and private healthcare. RS UK&I has introduced new Individual and Family Friendly Policies including:

• £500 per year for monitoring and consultation to help people manage ongoing health conditions such as diabetes or asthma.
• Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families, including needs assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support for autism spectrum, ADHD, and Tourette\'s syndrome.
• Support for Women at different life stages, from fertility support to diagnosis and monitoring of endometriosis and menopause.
• Inclusive benefits and programs reflecting diverse identities and experiences, including enhanced healthcare coverage for all individuals, with attention to trans and non-binary colleagues (voice coaching, gender-affirmation surgery where medically necessary, and related services).
• Fertility coverage additions including IVF for lesbian couples and information/support around surrogacy and adoption for all.

About RS Group

RS is a global solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, with operations in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. We are supported by global functions for supply chain, corporate, marketing, and product & supplier management. Our market today is large, fragmented, local in nature and digitally immature, with many regional providers and some international distributors. We stock over 2,500 supplier brands and 500k products, and 61% of our sales are digital. We are committed to Making Amazing Happen for a better world and aim to be the first choice for customers, suppliers, our people, and communities.

RS is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people thrive. We recognise that a diverse and representative workforce is critical to our success, and we aim to create a business where people can be their true selves. In line with our D&I policy, we recruit and develop employees who are best suited to the requirements of the job, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of STEM education, inclusion, and social impact.
• Proven experience designing and delivering strategic programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across diverse audiences.
• Skilled in storytelling and content development to drive engagement and advocacy.
• Confident in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and partnerships.
• Experienced in defining KPIs and delivering transparent, data-driven reporting.