Overview
As Public Engagement Programmes Coordinator, you will develop and deliver inclusive STEMB activities for local underrepresented youth, enabling dialogue with academics and professionals. You’ll work within the Public and Community Engagement Team to run engaging programmes that connect young people with STEMB and share their perspectives publicly. The role combines programme delivery, community partnership development, and cross‑functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to shape accessible STEM outreach at scale through events like the Great Exhibition Road Festival.
Responsibilities
- Create inspiring opportunities for local underrepresented young people aged 13–25 to engage with STEMB
- Coordinate and deliver programmes and activities using creative approaches
- Support public-facing events such as the Great Exhibition Road Festival
- Build on existing youth engagement programmes by working with community networks and charities
- Grow young people's confidence and connection to STEMB through partnerships
Key requirements
- Passion for breaking down barriers and engaging underrepresented youth in STEMB
- Experience developing and delivering engaging live programmes
- Skilled communicator who thrives in fast-paced, multi-project environments
- Ability to build strong relationships with local communities and academics/specialists
- strong communication
- relationship-building
- multi-tasking
- programme development
- event coordination
- stakeholder engagement
Public Engagement Programmes Coordinator (Young People) employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
