Overview
Events and Communications Officer - TechFirst (Two roles: one role in London/one role in South East)
Salary: £32,000
Help bring TechFirst to life through inspiring events and engaging communications. Are you an organised and creative communicator who enjoys bringing people together? Do you have experience supporting events, creating engaging content, and ensuring stakeholders have a great experience?
We’re looking for an Events and Communications Officer to support the successful delivery of the Tech First programme across the region. Working alongside the Education Engagement Coordinator and Partnerships Coordinator, you will coordinate events, promote opportunities, communicate with stakeholders, and showcase the impact of the programme.
The Role
This varied and exciting role combines event coordination, stakeholder communications, and programme promotion.
* Support the planning and delivery of events, workshops, career activities, and employer engagement across the region.
* Develop communications that encourage participation, celebrate success, and raise the profile of the programme amongst schools, employers, volunteers, and partners.
* Coordinate event logistics and participant communications.
* Produce newsletters, case studies, and social media content to ensure stakeholders have a positive and engaging experience.
* Access and review the full role profile for more details.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experience supporting events, communications, stakeholder engagement, or programme delivery activities.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create content for various audiences and channels.
* Proactive and collaborative, able to work with colleagues across the regional team to maximise engagement and programme impact.
* Enthusiastic about helping young people access opportunities that can inspire their future education and career choices.
* Willingness to travel across the region and occasional evening work to support events and stakeholder engagement activities.
Why Join Us / Benefits
* Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives with lasting impact on students and employers.
* Work with passionate colleagues shaping the future of STEM careers.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment that supports innovation and creativity.
* Professional growth opportunities.
* 30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday); access to an attractive pension; 37 hours per week; up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year; employee assistance programme; voluntary staff benefits including cycle to work loan, health cash back plans, free eye tests, and discounts.
Take a look at our benefits brochure to learn more about the benefits we offer.
Location
Home-based within the region, with regular travel to schools, colleges, partner organisations, and programme events. Team meetings will take place in the London office with occasional travel to the National STEM Learning Centre in York.
Next Steps
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate. Please indicate which location you are applying for (London or South East).
Closing date: 9am - 19 June 2026
Stage timelines: 1st stage interviews w/c 22 June and 29 June 2026 (online); 2nd stage: full day assessment centre - Thursday 9 July 2026 (in person in London).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.
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