Student Engagement Officer STEM Careers Part-Time Hybrid Maternity Cover


Company:	EDT
Salary:	£27,300 to £32,400 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 7PB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Help young people discover their future. Build relationships that change lives. Join a charity creating opportunities through STEM.

Are you passionate about supporting young people, building relationships and making a genuine social impact? We're looking for a dynamic Student Engagement Officer to join EDT and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and future innovators.

As a Student Engagement Officer, you'll play a vital role in connecting students, schools, teachers, parents and industry partners with life-changing STEM opportunities. From student recruitment and communications to programme support and stakeholder engagement, this is a rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on young people's futures.

Why Join EDT?

At EDT, our values are more than words. They influence every decision we make and every young person we support.

• Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers.

• Dynamic in our response to a changing world.

• Collaborative with industry, educators and communities.

• Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences.

Join a charity with more than 40 years of experience helping young people reach their potential through STEM education and employability programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of engaging STEM and employability programmes, ensuring content remains innovative, relevant and impactful for young people.

• Create high-quality learning resources, programme materials and content for face-to-face, virtual and hybrid delivery, collaborating with colleagues, educators and industry partners.

• Deliver inspiring STEM programmes, workshops and events, confidently engaging young people while providing an exceptional participant experience.

• Build strong relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders, using feedback, data and insight to enhance programme quality, reach and impact.

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