Makerspace Programme Assistant

Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University?

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Education, for a Makerspace Programme Assistant to contribute to our ambitious Maker{Futures} programme

You will work alongside the Programme Officer to help to organise, set up and pack away all resources for makerspace sessions, and travel to the sessions, which will be delivered in schools, museums and community spaces. You will manage a series of maker-based activities during the workshops such as robotics, cardboard construction and other STEM/STEAM related activities, ensuring they are conducted in line with plans and with risk assessments. You will undertake evaluation activities on completion of workshops.

You will have a good honours degree in Education or a relevant subject area (Social Sciences, Engineering, STEM, Cultural Studies). You will also have experience in digital communication and support with social media, blog posts and media related to the programme such as contributing to a digital newsletter.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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