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Digital Dairy Chain Title: Programme Associate
Term: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience, full time: £30,000-£34,000
Full driving license required. SmartSTEMs is the glue between Tertiary Education, Industry and Schools. They exist to provide equity of opportunity to young people into STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) with focus on disadvantaged and under-represented groups. Their expertise lies in organising and hosting events, bringing together tertiary education, industry and schools under one roof.
SmartSTEMs are part of Digital Dairy Chain taking place over the next five years in South West Scotland. Their part in this project is to engage with schools and host events across this area ensuring young people are aware of the options available to them locally and the role STEM has to play in the industry. As part of this, they are hiring a member of staff who will be leading on the activities in these respective areas which includes liaising and creating partnerships with local organisations and farmers as well as organising and facilitating both virtual and face-to-face events with schools.
This job has a focus on running events, working with industry, education, throughout the UK. There is also focus on funding and sponsorship with internal support and training.
Experience: Event Management Experience Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent Software Familiarity dealing with multiple stakeholders Experience dealing with young people in a working environment Familiarity with the Social Media Platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram etc) Experience of the Education Sector Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Event Management Skills Ability to orchestrate a large event Experience of challenges in this area Organisational skills with the ability to plan under own initiative and to work to deadlines Good communication and interpersonal skills including report writing Ability to collaborate with colleagues and share expertise Ability to understand and process data Awareness of systemic issues in skills pipeline within the STEM sector SmartSTEMs, 4th Floor, 75 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6TS
SmartSTEMs is a Registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SC046487
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