National Space Academy Regional Project Officer - Leicester, United Kingdom - National Space Centre

National Space Centre

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Leicester, United Kingdom

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Description

The National Space Academy provides education programmes, continuing professional development sessions (CPD) and careers events, designed to support schools' curricula in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) using space as the inspirational context.

This ground-breaking initiative combines world class expertise in space science and climate science at leading universities and companies in the UK with a network of outstanding teachers to provide engaging and effective STEM interventions nationally and internationally.

The National Space Academy has received a grant to deliver a programme of free intensive and interactive activities within the UK Space Agency's 'Space to Learn' project.

A National Space Academy Regional Project officer is sought to join the team, who will manage the project's activities within their region - these include recruiting schools onto masterclasses, and organising the delivery of space camps and careers events.

Please refer to the Job Description.

(No agencies).

Interviews will take place at the National Space Centre on 8th, 9th or 10th February 2023.

Overall Purpose

Job Title

National Space Academy Regional Project Officer

Reports to

National Space Academy General Manager

Contract

Fixed-term to the end of project funding in March 2025.

However, the National Space Academy will be seeking to extend or expand the project after this point and, if successful, the role is likely to continue.

Hours

35 hours per week.

These will normally be from Monday to Friday but there will be a requirement for some evening, weekend and bank holiday work according to the needs of the team.

Time off in lieu will be granted accordingly.

Responsibilities:

To manage and administer the various deliverables of the Space to Learn project in their region. It should be noted that all activities being marketed are free to the schools/students.

To organise, facilitate and book masterclasses to targets specified in the project
To organise the delivery of nonresidential space schools
To organise and deliver several 1day careers conferences
To assist in the creation and maintain a database of secondary level schools within the region
To support the evaluation of the project
Work with the UK Projects and Network Manager to coordinate a network of teachers seconded to the project within the region
Development of relationships with schools and FE colleges in the region
Create a relationship and work closely with regional staff from our project partners; JET (Jon Egging Trust)
Liaise with partners (STFC, SA Catapult, UK Space Agency, ESA and industry and academic partners) and other relevant contacts
To visit their region on a regular basis and to arrange travel, and accommodation as required
Ensure that the correct budgetary and financial procedures are adhered to
Ensure that the National Space Academy marketing enjoys a high profile in the education and science communities and that the teams employ the best methods of communicating with the target audiences within the region
To ensure the project is delivered to a high standard
To provide website content to the Marketing and Communications Manager for news stories on the website.
To develop strategies for widening the reach of the National Space Academy across the region.
To be familiar and work within the National Space Centre operational and health and safety procedures, as appropriate
Be familiar with National Space Centre operational and administrative procedures to ensure that customer care and other staff are not compromised
Undertaking training and development as part of the Personal Development Programme

These tasks are indicative of the role and are not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake other relevant tasks as designated.

Person specification

Essential

The ability to act as an ambassador for the National Space Academy project at all times, building professional relationships with partner organisations, stakeholders and colleagues
Project management skills and the ability to multitask
Interest in space science, climate change observation and the opportunity for growth for the UK civil space sector
A professional attitude to work and the ability to organise time effectively and to meet deadlines
Experience of working on multiple different workstreams at the same time
A sensitivity to the needs of and restrictions