Job Description Education Engagement Coordinators - TechFirst (London or South East Region) Help schools unlock exciting technology opportunities for their students Are you passionate about working with schools and creating opportunities that inspire young people? Do you enjoy building relationships and connecting people with experiences that can change futures? We're looking for two Education Engagement Coordinators to work with schools and colleges across London and the South East region, helping them access the wide range of activities, employer engagement opportunities, and technology experiences available through the Tech First programme. STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc. TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme helping young people develop technology skills, increase awareness of future careers, and build confidence through high-quality engagement with employers, volunteers, and industry experts. Through partnerships with schools, employers, universities, and community organisations, we create opportunities that help young people understand the possibilities available to them in an increasingly digital world. This is a highly rewarding role focused on building strong relationships with schools, colleges, careers leaders, teachers, and education networks. You will identify schools' needs, broker appropriate opportunities, coordinate participation in programme activities, and support the successful delivery of events and engagement initiatives. Working alongside the Partnerships Coordinator, you will help ensure that opportunities developed with employers and partners are effectively matched with schools and young people who can benefit most. You will have experience working with schools, colleges, young people, or within the education sector. You will be an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for improving opportunities for young people. You will enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated by the opportunity to help schools access high-quality experiences that make a real difference to students. The role holder will be required to undertake travel across the region and occasional evening work to support events and stakeholder engagement activities. Gain the opportunity to grow professionally. 30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday) ~ Access to an attractive pension scheme ~ Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week ~ Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year ~ A comprehensive employee assistance programme ~ Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more Home-based within the region, with regular travel to schools, colleges, partner organisations, and programme events. Team meetings will take place in our London office and the postholder should expect occasional travel to our HQ at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. To apply please visit our website HERE Midnight on Sunday 21st June 2026. 1st stage interviews (online): week commencing 29th June 2026 We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
