Marketing and Communications Officer

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract: 1 x Permanent; 1 x 12 month fixed-term contract

Location: York office, with the potential for some WFH availability

We have two great opportunities for experienced Marketing and Communications Officers to join our Marketing and Communications team.

Role One (full-time, permanent): Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, you will help raise awareness of our programmes and services. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining creativity with strategic thinking and has a genuine interest in STEM education.

Role Two (full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension): Collaborating with ESERO-UK and colleagues across STEM Learning, you will use your marketing expertise to lead impactful campaigns for the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK). For more information on the ESERO programme please click here.

For both roles, you'll be part of a collaborative team, delivering integrated and compelling campaigns and communications that engage a wide range of audiences—from educators and partners to stakeholders and the wider public. You'll play a pivotal role in amplifying our impact - bringing our programmes, resources, and support to life to help us achieve our vision of improving lives through STEM education.

The Role

• Plan and deliver a mix of digital and offline marketing, communications, and PR activities
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns that promote our brand and services
• Write clear, engaging content tailored to different audiences and platforms
• Use data and insights to improve campaign effectiveness and audience engagement
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues and partners on marketing best practices
• Monitor performance, budgets, and ROI, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Represent the team at events and meetings, and support internal training

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive 

• Experience in marketing and communications, ideally with a creative and analytical approach
• Strong writing and content creation skills across multiple formats
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects
• Interest in STEM and a desire to make a positive impact through education
• Comfortable using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes

Please take a look at the full Role Profile to find out more.

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.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a real difference in education.
• Work with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Represent a brand that's shaping the future of STEM.

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. 

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Next Steps 

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15th October 2025.

First stage interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025, online.

Second stage interviews: Thursday 30th October 2025, in person in York.

To Apply:

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. Please also let us know which role you are most interested in.

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.