Training and Engagement Coordinator

Equate Scotland is a national expert policy, research, development, and advocacy organisation, with a focus on women s under-representation within the science, engineering, technology, and the built environment industries. We are hosted by Edinburgh Napier University and are based at the Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart campus. We work in collaboration with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) sector, academia, statutory and third sector bodies, and the Scottish Government. For effecting a tangible and sustainable change, enabling more women to study, work, and progress in these key sectors. Equate Scotland s current programme of work is mainly funded by the Scottish Government Equality & Human Rights Fund. We have funding available until September 2025. We believe in creating an inclusive and enjoyable place of work, and we are pleased to be currently operating hybrid working and open to discussing flexible working patterns. We also offer the opportunity to for job-share for this position. The Opportunity As part of our ongoing focus on the design and delivery of high-quality training to the STEM sector and academia, we are currently recruiting a Training & Engagement Co-Ordinator. In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and build positive relationships with employers, trade unions, public sector bodies and education and training institutions across relevant industry sectors, to design/deliver workshops and activities that align to the needs of women in the STEM sector. You will project manage, co-ordinate and deliver valuable training events including CPD sessions for women, workshops, experiential learning events and employer focused events. As an ambassador for Gender Equality and using your knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), you will design and deliver training activities to employers and industry that enables and empowers them to break down barriers and create competent strategies that support a positive and inclusive culture change. Working closely with the wider team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality service through providing timely and accurate event planning information including post event follow up information and assessment to be able to report on our key performance measures. What we will need from you HNC or equivalent or relevant and transferrable work experience Proven ability to establish and manage positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Proven experience of project, service, or event coordination with the ability to proactively plan and prioritise workload Significant experience in designing and delivering training workshops (online and face-to-face) including multi-stakeholder events Knowledge and awareness of the organisational and cultural barriers to women s access to and progression in careers in STEM and intersectional inequality issues for women Our Benefits We are committed to providing a wide range of benefits including: Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays at Easter and Christmas) and the option to purchase additional annual leave Employer pension contributions of 17.6% A wide range of learning and development opportunities Opportunity to join our staff inclusion and support networks Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UK s major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work (click here for more info) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, None specified

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Edinburgh Napier University

_ 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays at Easter and Christmas) and the option to purchase additional annual leave Employer pension contributions of 17.6% A wide range of learning and development opportunities Opportunity to join our staff inclusion and support networks Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UK s major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work (click here for more info) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, None specified
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Edinburgh Napier University