Community Programmes and Design Coordinator
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Job number: PRO01241
Salary or Salary range: £40,201 - £44,722 per annum
Posting End Date: 10 Apr 2025
About the role
This creative and dynamic role will support the operation and growth of the Reach Out Makerspace Programmes by designing and developing programmes and activities which incorporate inventive approaches to STEM learning, both onsite in the Makerspace and in collaboration with local community organisations.
The Invention Rooms is a unique space for innovation and the community situated in the developing Imperial College London White City Campus. Here you can find workshops, design studios and interactive spaces that have been designed to bring our neighbours from the local community together with our academics, students, alumni and partners to build prototypes and share ideas.
This role will provide core support for all users of the Makerspace – as well as supporting the White City community engagement team to widen the reach of Imperial programmes to young people and communities in the local area.
For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please review the full job description.
What you would be doing
In this role, you will be responsible for designing sessions that run in the workshop and off-site for community collaborations– bringing together STEM subjects and emerging technologies with more traditional making and prototyping tools.
The role will focus on optimising and refreshing programme content and structure for existing programmes as well as researching and developing new and innovative approaches to making and accessing STEM learning.
Working closely with the Makerspace workshop team, the post-holder will support the delivery of existing on-site programmes but also spearhead research into new materials, equipment and techniques to enable expansion and development of existing Makerspace programmes.
The role will coordinate the planning and delivery of Makerspace community collaborations and pilot projects, including liaising with external stakeholders, training casual staff, gathering data and evaluation for reporting purposes, and liaising with the workshop team on equipment and materials requirements.
What we are looking for
* A good degree in a STEM-based or Design-based area
* Familiarity with workshop or equivalent, including experience of traditional making hand tools and equipment and basic health and safety protocols
* Experience in delivering training to groups and individuals
* Experience of developing and delivering learning opportunities to different ages and abilities
* Ability to think creatively and to be an adept problem solver
* Experience of internal and external stakeholder communication
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Ability to prioritise multiple tasks as part of a challenging workload and work to aggressive deadlines
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to interact and work closely, proactively and flexibly with both adults and children
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
* The opportunity to work in a unique informal learning space which fuses STEM subjects with traditional creative making practices.
* Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
* Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
The Reach Out Makerspace is a state-of-the-art educational facility at our White City Campus. It is dedicated to hands-on activities aimed at engaging school children creatively in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
The workshop is run by a small and passionate team of people who are dedicated to helping young people innovate through hands-on learning experiences. The workshop has a variety of tools from 3D printers and laser cutters to sewing machines and woodworking tools. This unique immersive environment provides young people with a space to experiment, design and innovate.
As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Kate Mulcahy, Dangoor Reach Out Makerspace Programmes Manager on k.mulcahy@imperial.ac.uk.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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