STEM Learning Recruitment 2026: Apply for Programme Manager, TechFirst and STEM Ambassadors HE & National Programmes Coordinator Roles in the UK

Overview

STEM Learning is seeking experienced professionals for two significant positions supporting STEM education, technology skills, higher education engagement, and opportunities for young people across the United Kingdom. The vacancies include the Programme Manager, TechFirst role based in London and the STEM Ambassadors HE & National Programmes Coordinator position which can be home-based or located at STEM Learning’s York office.

Both positions offer professionals an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes connecting young people with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, employers, universities, researchers, and volunteers.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to an attractive pension scheme.
• Standard full-time working week of 37 hours.
• Up to three paid volunteering-leave days each year.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, professional learning and development, and employee wellbeing support.

Eligibility

Programme Manager, TechFirst: Requires significant senior programme-management and operational-leadership experience, a demonstrated ability to manage large-scale multi-stakeholder programmes, strong understanding of education and youth engagement in London, financial management experience, risk-management capability, and experience working within government-funded frameworks.

STEM Ambassadors HE & National Programmes Coordinator: Requires direct knowledge of public engagement in the UK Higher Education sector, experience developing and delivering education or outreach programmes involving universities or industry, familiarity with HEI structures, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply

Applicants for either position must provide an up-to-date CV and a covering letter of no more than the equivalent of two sides of A4 explaining their interest in the position and why they believe they are an appropriate candidate. First-stage Microsoft Teams interviews for the Programme Manager role are arranged as applications arrive, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Deadline

Applications for both positions close on 12 October 2026, with different closing times:

• Programme Manager, TechFirst: 12 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• STEM Ambassadors HE & National Programmes Coordinator: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.