Marketing and Communications Lead Location:

York office, with some WFH availability Hours:

Full time 37 hours per week Salary:

£36,000 – £38,000 dependent on experience STEM Learning is seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing and Communications Lead to drive awareness and foster engagement within our comprehensive range of support services for schools, colleges, employers, and partners. This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of a key funded contract, requiring a sharp focus on communication impact, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrating value for money through effective marketing strategy and execution. You will work across teams to create high-impact campaigns, manage digital platforms, and shape our messaging to diverse audiences through compelling, data-driven communications.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of digital and offline marketing, communications, and PR activities. Create and deliver integrated campaigns that raise the profile of STEM Learning and its services. Manage communications channels, digital platforms and content delivery. Evaluate the performance of campaigns and report on return on investment and budget effectiveness. Support and guide colleagues and partners in best practice marketing and communications. Line-manage and mentor Marketing and Communications Officers. Work collaboratively with other Leads and the Senior Lead on strategy and planning. Represent the organisation in key stakeholder meetings and ensure adherence to brand, data protection, and quality standards. About You Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive. You’ll be a forward-thinking and creative marketing and communications professional, with: A degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience). Proven experience delivering successful marketing and communication strategies. Strong writing and editing skills, able to tailor messaging to different audiences and platforms. Experience using digital tools and platforms (e.g. CMS, email marketing, social media). Excellent project and stakeholder management skills. The ability to lead, motivate and develop team members. A passion for education, communications, and making a meaningful impact. About us STEM Learning Ltd is a unique, not-for-profit organisation which aims to improve lives through STEM education for every young person in the UK, regardless of their background. We are proud to be the largest UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through the provision of continuous professional development courses, resources, STEM Ambassador volunteers, online communities, and a wealth of other enhancement and enrichment activities. We do this in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals. Our York office is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of York with easy travel links into and out of the city. Our benefits 30 days holidays plus bank holidays Access to an excellent pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more Excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career. Next Steps Please provide us with: Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission) A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate. The closing date for applications is

Wednesday September 10th at 9am . STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.