Project Officer, Physics Workforce

Overview

What will I be doing? As Project Officer, Physics Workforce, you’ll be part of the Education and Workforce team, supporting our mission to build a strong, diverse physics workforce for the future. Your work will help identify and address the skills needs of physics-powered sectors and highlight the vital role physics skills play in our economy. You’ll support the delivery of projects, research and evidence-building activities that influence education, skills policy and practice, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, members and other external stakeholders.Projects you may work on include:Supporting research to map skills gaps in physics-powered industriesCoordinating stakeholder networks across education, skills, higher education, and business sectorsHelping to design and deliver events, research launches, and campaigns that drive engagement and impactSupporting the management of project processes including contracts, tenders, budgets and reportingWho will I work with?

Manager, Physics WorkforceColleagues across Education and Workforce, Policy, Communications, EDI, Public Engagement, and MembershipMembers, employers, education providers, and other key stakeholders in education, skills, and businessExperience and skills

Experience working in an education or skills policy/strategy environment (STEM focus desirable, but not essential)Strong project management and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple projectsSkilled in data collection, analysis and presenting research findings for different audiencesExcellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills - written, verbal and presentationTeam player, proactive and highly organisedKnowledge of STEM/physics education or workforce development issues (nice to have)A recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, City and Guilds, Pitman) (nice to have)Why work with us

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We are committed to flexible working and employee wellbeing, with competitive salaries and benefits. We actively promote inclusion and diversity and operate flexible working arrangements to support staff in life and work.Benefits

Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan (via salary sacrifice), eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programmeFloating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)Generous annual leave (starting at 25 days)Flexible working arrangements and much ..... full job details .....