STEM Engagement Coordinator

Location:

Aberdeen Science Centre, outreach to Peterhead

The STEM Engagement Coordinator will plan, deliver, and develop Aberdeen Science Centre’s STEM Club Project, in Peterhead. You will deliver high-quality, interactive STEM experiences that inspire curiosity and make science engaging and accessible to primary school aged children and their families.

The role involves engaging with schools and teachers to secure suitable venues and recruit participants, co‑developing workshops with STEM Club members, assessing project impact, and completing all reporting requirements for the funder. This role is being funded by SSEN Transmission.

Delivery of ASC activities in the Peterhead area is a key part of this role, so a full valid driver’s licence is essential. This post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends as required. This post holder will require a PVG.

• Engage proactively with schools, teachers and other stakeholders to establish and deliver STEM Clubs in five primary schools across the Peterhead area.
• Coordinate the planning, development and delivery of one Family STEM Club in the Peterhead area.
• Support the School’s Coordinator in booking and delivering funded visits to Aberdeen Science Centre.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote STEM Club activities and raise awareness of the STEM Club programme.
• Work alongside STEM Club members to co‑design and develop STEM workshops and activities.
• Source, prepare, and manage the materials, resources, equipment and budget required for STEM Club activities.
• Develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks for each STEM Club.
• Maintain accurate records of participation, engagement, and project outcomes.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with ASC’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
• Undertake any other duties that are reasonably required and commensurate with the nature and level of the role.

• Perform general clerical duties including typing, copying, mailing and filing.
• Ensure all current legislation including GDPR and Health and Safety is followed at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Consider the day‑to‑day environmental impact of work and act to reduce it, e.g., turning off unused lights, reducing paper usage.
• Follow any other reasonable duties as assigned by the line manager or Chief Executive.
• Attend conferences and other learning opportunities as required.

• Desire to work within the charity sector.
• Creative and innovative approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence with ICT and ability to keep up with advances in technology.

• Enthusiasm for a large variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics topics.
• Skilled listener with great people skills.
• Strong verbal and written communicator; ability to liaise effectively with a variety of audiences.
• High regard for customer care and service.
• Good team worker; flexible and adaptable.
• Willingness to be flexible on hours, with regular evening and weekend work required.
• Ability to work unsupervised, on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and organise own schedule.
• Knowledge and competence in ICT including MS Office suite.
• Ability to follow script and adapt to create meaningful engagements with diverse audiences.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to obtain a PVG for working with children.

• Previous experience in a customer‑focused environment.
• Experience in presenting to audiences of all ages.
• Understanding of evaluation and impact reporting.

Aberdeen Science Centre pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.