Education Programme Manager
Location: South Queensferry Forth Road Bridges
Category: Engagement
Contract: Full Time, Monday Friday
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of highway maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,000km of Scotlands trunk road network, tackling just about every imaginable task and working round the clock to help keep Scotland moving.
Since 2000 we have been involved in five generations of Transport Scotland Trunk Road Operating Company contracts covering various areas of Scotland and are presently responsible for approximately 60% of Scotlands trunk road network. This includes the?North WestandSouth EastScottish Trunk Road Units&M80 DBFO and A92 DBFO.
The South-East Unit includes 870 bridges and structures including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such as the Kincardine Bridge and Clackmannanshire Bridge.
Iconic,historicand truly magnificent, Scotlands Forth Bridges stand as one of the countrys most recognisable landmarks and a true wonder of modern engineering. Towering side by side over the Firth of Forth, the three bridges eachshowcasethe pinnacle of engineeringfrom their respective centuries.
We have an exciting opportunity forEducation Programme Managerto join our existing team on a full-time basis.With a?planned retirement?in the current team, this role includes a structured handover period, giving the successful candidate in?depth organisational knowledge and the opportunity to?shape the future of our Education Programme.
The Role:
As part of this role, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive schoolseducation programme designed to inspire young people and promote interest in STEM subjects and careers from primary through to secondary level. This will include:
Creating engaging,practicaland relevant content thatshowcasesreallife engineering, transport planning, and trunk road management
Delivering sessions bothface-to-faceand through virtual platforms to reach a wide range of schools and pupils
Embedding key themes such as climate change,netzero, behavioural change and sustainability throughout the programme
Working collaboratively with colleagues across BEAR Scotland, making use of theexpertiseof STEM Ambassadors to enhance delivery and pupil engagement
Roles and Responsibilities:
Develop,maintainand manage a comprehensive and diverse education programme that delivers to the varying needs and abilities ofprimary school pupils, secondary schoolpupilsand schoolwork experience placements .
Oversee creation and delivery of educational content that has specific streams to deliver the key themes to each target age group
Seek teacher / learner feedback and use insights to drive continued programme improvements
SupportBEARSTEM Ambassadors in development of ideas for school interactions
Establish,developand share relevant educational relationships and contacts (Developing theYoungWorkforcecoordinators, DYW Live Team)
Reporting and analysis of educational outreach delivered within the programme, feeding into other relevant reports.
Creation of content,organisationand delivery of education elements ofkey milestoneeventsrelating torelevant Transport Scotland assets (Such as bridge anniversaries)
Supporting Transport Scotland initswider STEM Engineering Programmes, liaising with other units, Eg, Acadamy9
Organisation and management of events to enhance education access for young peopleoutwithschool events such as Easter and Summer Programmes.
Knowledge,Skillsand Experience:
We are looking for someone who can bring creativity,expertiseand enthusiasm to this role.
The ideal candidate will have:
Adegree or relevant professional qualification from a recognised institution
A genuine passion for inspiring young people and encouraging them to explore careers in STEM Engineering
Experience managing a varied programme of activities, ideally across multiple stakeholders or workstreams
Strongengineering and/or transport knowledge, supported by practical project experience across relevant fields.
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a wider team
Experience developing and delivering educational content, particularly related to engineering themes within STEM
Experience supporting and developing others, enabling colleagues or partners to confidently deliver in this field.
Why BEAR?
At the heart of our success is our people talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do.Werecommitted to attracting andretainingtop talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment. In return, we provide:
A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and our Employee Assistance Programme
We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed.
Want to find out a bit more before applying?Wedbe delighted to have an informal chat about the role. Just get in touch andwellarrange a convenient time to speak.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.
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