Education and Careers Executive
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE
Location: London/Hybrid
Hours: Mon- Fri 9am to 5pm (some evening/weekend events)
Holiday: 33 Days, inc. BH
Other Benefits: Life Insurance, 8% Pension, Healthcare Scheme, Training & Development & Staff Socials
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The Role:
The Royal Aeronautical Society is a professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation, and space communities. They exist to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science, and engineering around the world. The Society offers a wide range of activities to inspire and support the next generation of aviation, aerospace and space professionals.
The Education and Careers Executive will join the Royal Aeronautical Society's (RAeS) Education and Skills team to support the delivery of careers, schools' inspiration, scholarships, and educational activities for the Society, working closely with Society members, employers and key stakeholders, young people, and education providers.
The Education and Careers Executive will contribute to the development and delivery of the Society's digital careers strategy and communications plan, including the management of the Career Flightpath platform and Careers in Aerospace website.
The Education and Careers Executive will also represent the Society at external events such as air shows, university/college careers fairs, STEM events and exhibitions around the UK to advise on careers in aviation, aerospace and space opportunities and pathways to visitors.
The Education and Careers Executive will attend internal and external board and committee meetings and to provide updates on the team's outreach and schools programme, educational initiatives, and challenges.
About You:
* Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience/training in a relevant field, such as careers/education/STEM.
* Experience in outreach, careers/employability/teaching/coaching experience in a charity/social enterprise, particularly aimed to young people
* A strong and confident communicator on all levels with previous presenting experience to variety of audiences
* Ability to build & develop business -education relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
* Work collaboratively with boards, committees & volunteers
* Passionate about Careers, Education & Learning & Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative
* Have availability to work outside of usual working hours and able to commit to regular UK travel for events and exhibitions
Our Culture:
At the Royal Aeronautical Society, we play an important role in the Society's vision of leading & providing knowledge to the Aerospace, Aviation and Space Professional community. You'll join a team that is making a difference, and who will welcome and encourage your talent, skills and expertise and support your development.
**Please note the successful candidate for the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check**