STEAM Programme Officer

About Camden Learning

Launched in 2017, Camden Learning is a schools‑led partnership between Camden schools and Camden Council. All Camden schools are involved, co‑constructing a model based on the principle that collective effort achieves more. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity. Camden Learning is a sector leader in school‑led partnerships, establishing a successful model for cooperation and improvement.

About Camden STEAM

Camden STEAM Partnership is a borough‑wide programme led by Camden Council and Camden Learning which connects schools, employers and communities to prepare young people for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). 75 employers have committed their support to the initiative via the STEAM Pledge.

• Camden STEAM Work Experience Programme – an annual, borough‑wide Year 12 programme seeking to mobilise over 550 work experience placements across 30 employers.
• Camden STEAM T Levels and Apprenticeships – brokering industry placements.
• Camden STEAM Ambassadors – an online network of over 200 employee volunteers who deliver career activities in schools and at events such as our annual Primary Careers Days.
• Camden STEAM Hub – connecting teachers and employers together.
• London AI Campus – our flagship initiative in partnership with Google.

The role

This role will provide operational and coordination support across several of Camden STEAM’s core programmes, particularly during a busy delivery period between April and July. The Programme Officer will work closely with the Head of STEAM, STEAM Schools Manager and Partnerships and Schools and Employers Partnership Managers, supporting delivery of borough‑wide initiatives including the Camden STEAM Work Experience Programme, Primary Careers Days and other STEAM events.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to coordinate multiple partners in a highly professional manner and a proactive approach to supporting programme delivery. This is a fixed‑term contract starting February 2026 until July 2026, with a possibility of extension while wider recruitment takes place.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Coordination – Camden STEAM Work Experience Programme

  Support the planning and delivery of Camden’s borough‑wide Year 12 work experience programme. Responsibilities include:

  • Providing coordination and administrative support to ensure successful delivery of the Camden STEAM Work Experience Week.
  • Liaising with schools and employers to confirm placements, documentation and logistics and support employer readiness to host student placements.
  • Supporting the Schools and Employer Partnership Manager with partner coordination and placement delivery.
  • Coordinating with an external contracted partner responsible for overall placement coordination, application and data management and impact reporting.
  • Following up with schools and employers to resolve queries and ensure all required documentation such as safeguarding and risk assessments are completed.
  • Collaborating with wider Camden Council teams as they coordinate their own work experience placements.
  • Maintaining accurate records of placements and partners engaged.
• Event Planning and Delivery

  Support the planning and delivery of key Camden STEAM events. Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting coordination of borough‑wide events including Primary Careers Day, T Level celebration event and other STEAM activities.
  • Liaising with schools and employer partners to facilitate participation in events and supporting invite management.
  • Assisting with event logistics including venue arrangements, schedules and materials.
  • Supporting health and safety and operational planning for events.
  • Coordinating at the event on the event days.
• Employer Engagement Support

  Assist with maintaining and expanding Camden’s network of STEAM Pledge partners. Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the identification and research of potential new employer partners.
  • Updating and maintaining information on target partner organisations.
  • Assisting with communication and follow‑up with employer partners.
  • Supporting the coordination of employer engagement activities where required.
• Data Management and Programme Administration

  Support effective programme monitoring and coordination across the STEAM team. Responsibilities include:

  • Updating partner and programme records to support effective data management.
  • Maintaining databases and spreadsheets relating to employer engagement and programme delivery.
  • Supporting systems which track engagement and impact across STEAM programmes.
  • Contributing to cross‑team coordination by ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date information on partners and activities.

Working Relationships

• Head of STEAM and Partnerships
• Schools and Employers Partnership Managers and STEAM Schools Manager
• Camden Learning and Camden Council colleagues
• Camden schools and sixth form college
• Contracted external partner who leads on the work experience student application, placement process, account management and impact reporting
• STEAM Pledge organisations and employers from across the science, digital and creative industries including private sector companies, academic institutions and research centres

About You

You will be a highly organised and proactive individual with a passion for education, careers and improving opportunities for young people. You will enjoy working with a diverse range of partners and helping ensure programmes and events are delivered smoothly and to tight deadlines. Comfortable managing administrative processes, you will play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of Camden’s STEAM programmes.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Administrative expertise, including managing schedules, creating promotional materials, and handling logistical coordination
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with schools, employers and wider Camden teams
• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new IT systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good standard of English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience working with young people in educational, youth work or community settings
• Knowledge of careers education, work experience or skills programmes

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail‑focused
• Proactive and problem‑solving mindset
• A collaborative team player
• Adaptable and resilient and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Passionate about education and improving opportunities for young people

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to recruitment processes that are developed with inclusivity at their core, whilst keeping a resolute focus on the best choice of candidate for the post. We embrace diversity and aim to reflect the rich breadth and depth of our society in our workforce.

Pillars of an Inclusive Approach

1. Ensuring roles are designed and described clearly and accurately, removing hidden barriers that might inadvertently dissuade a great candidate from applying.
2. Communicating a clear commitment to inclusivity throughout all recruitment marketing materials, showing as well as telling candidates that we are an open, inclusive employer.
3. Taking positive action by seeking and welcoming applications from under‑represented groups using recruitment interactions and headhunting to reach a wider pool.

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