STEM Outreach Communicator

STEM Outreach Communicator

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This role will be located on campus at Bangor and also includes working across North and Mid Wales. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence May 2026, and the post is available until 31/08/2026. Pending funding extension confirmation until August 2027.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 17th April 2026

Interviews will be held on: 28^th April 2026

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

The role will be working on the Reaching Wider Project within the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Communications at Bangor University. Applications are invited for the above posts to deliver a series of STEM workshops in schools and communities across North and Mid Wales.

The positions will work with Reaching Wider partners to deliver fun and informative activities and workshops for Reaching Wider priority learners. Ideal candidates will have an interest in promoting STEM subjects and routes into to higher education. A background in STEM subjects or education would be advantageous to this role.

The Project

Reaching Wider aims to facilitate the entrance of people from underrepresented backgrounds into Higher Education. The partnership is led by Bangor University and is funding by Medr, the commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

Reaching Wider North and Mid Wales regional partners are Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Wrexham University, Coleg Cambria, Coleg Ceredigion, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Grwp Llandrillo Menai and NPTC Grwp.

Purpose of the Job

• Plan, prepare and deliver a series of progressive STEM workshops, which will raise aspirations and educational awareness, skills, and attainment among Reaching Wider target cohorts without a level - 4 qualification within the Reaching Wider Project’s target geographical areas.
• Support Reaching Widers Project Manager to identify, build and develop productive and meaningful partnerships across the region working closely with Schools, Businesses, colleges, Higher Education Institutions and the third sector organisations.
• Promote, book and deliver STEM activities with Reaching Wider priority cohorts
• Advise and mentor individuals and groups about Higher educational opportunities and progression pathways for Reaching Wider target cohorts to enter Higher Education.
• Collect relevant data and feedback to enable the programme to be tracked and monitored.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective delivery of the Reaching Wider STEM workshops in the designated area(s).
• Develop and sustain communications with partners in the area(s) and delivering the project in partnership with them.
• Work collaboratively with Reaching Wider’s Institutional and non-institutional partners with activities complimenting delivery.
• Plan, prepare and deliver innovative STEM activities with specific reference to the development of pathways to Higher Education for Reaching Wider target cohorts.
• Support the Project Manager to coordinate the booking and delivery of activities in the schools and communities.
• Monitor resources and safe storage of STEM equipment and materials including managing the use and return of equipment by student ambassadors and staff, quality control and stock-checking duties.
• Ensure effective and timely administration of each activity including appropriate risk assessments, planning documents and budget recording in accordance with BU’s policies.
• Facilitate workshops by helping with activities, explaining or expressing interest in scientific concepts and discussing higher education and the world of work with young people.
• Ensure that all workshops are delivered to a high standard aligned to the Reaching Wider’s national offer.
• Work with local schools and colleges to determine their specific needs in respect of tailored activities, including work experience opportunities and school-based workshops.
• Promote the use of Welsh across all activities.
• Prepare the necessary materials for each workshop and ensure correct handling of specialist equipment.
• Ensure workshops are appropriate and relevant for the learners in receipt of the activities.
• Work with the Data & Clerical officer to collect and record accurate records of delivery in line with HECFW requirements.
• Raise awareness of activities & achievements on social media platforms.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings, updating the team on delivery.
• Represent the organisation at meetings with external partners, building positive relationships and creating opportunities for collaborative working.
• Coordinate, support and mentor students in the development and delivery of student-lead STEM workshops.
• Support the Clerical officer with the administration of student payments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out any other duties that the Partnership Manager considers to be required.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and well-being and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inaction's.
• The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure safeguarding, pastoral care and welfare of all participants on the programmes by ensuring that safeguarding, vulnerable adult and health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times and that all delivery staff on these programmes are appropriately trained and vetted.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area

Desirable

• A teaching qualification.
• Degree subject in the relevant subject area/ or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification or teaching-based qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in STEM education.
• Experience of developing and delivering presentations and workshops with demonstrable learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with Reaching Wider target cohorts.
• Experience of organising and coordinating outreach events for Reaching Wider target cohorts.
• Experience of, and confidence in, liaising and networking within the education field.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of delivering training online training sessions via Teams, Zoom and other online platforms.
• Experience of performing scientific experiments.

Abilities/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with peers, children, teachers, parents and guardians.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc).
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle a varied and demanding workload.
• The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations is Essential for this post.

Desirable

• Working knowledge and understanding of current developments within the Welsh Education System.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.