Careers and volunteering
Looking for local career opportunities? Would you like to be more involved with CSES or STEM volunteering?
Read on for job vacancies, voluntary roles, training and other professional development opportunities.
If you're just starting on your career, check out our careers and work experience pages for general advice and information from local employers. Or, search local vacancies with our corporate members.
If you'd like to volunteer for CSES or the education sector generally
- Become a member of CSES.
- Register as a STEM Ambassador.
- Get in touch with us directly if you'd like to work with us.
Any time spent volunteering counts as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Refer to your professional institution or the Engineering Council for details of CPD requirements, if applicable.
Help CSES deliver a fun Primary School STEM Day
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at an upcoming STEM Day hosted at Rayne Primary and Nursery School on Thursday 19th June, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
We will be bringing a selection of fun, hands-on activities – as seen at the highly popular Chelmsford Science Festival Family Weekend – to the school for year 4-6 pupils. Could you spare a school day or half-day to help us out? Everything is prepared and a full briefing will be provided, you just need to turn up.
What's provided:
- Food and drinks throughout the day.
- All resources and materials needed for the sessions.
Requirements:
- Must be (or be willing to become) a registered STEM Ambassador.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to inspire young minds in science, technology, engineering, and maths.
Join us for a rewarding day of engagement and outreach!
Please contact David Humber or Zayeem Mitayeegiri if you are interested or would like to find out more.
Your Life is Manufactured! Wednesday 11 December 2024, ARU Chelmsford
We are looking for volunteers who can help with the delivery of the annual CSES/ARU Christmas Lecture at ARU in Chelmsford, this year to be given by Prof Tim Minshall from the University of Cambridge.
The talk will be given to two large groups from multiple schools across Essex, morning and afternoon, each of up to around 400 audience members. Responsibilities would include stewarding the event, helping students find their seats etc, being on-hand to discuss STEM careers with students during the breaks, and of course there is a free CPD opportunity to hear the talk!
Further details about the talk can be found here.
If you would like to be involved or find out more, please contact
We are looking for members / volunteers who could help with the Chelmsford Science Festival Family Weekend on 26/27 October at ARU. The campus will be alive with fun, hands-on activities for all the family! Could you spare a few hours on Saturday or Sunday to help us out? Everything is prepared and a full briefing will be provided, you just need to turn up! Please contact
It's time for the Chelmsford Science Festival again! This year we are running two activities and are looking for members / volunteers who could help us with them. Both events take place at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford.
Game On! careers event for schools – Wednesday 15 October (pm)
This interactive half-day event will focus on careers in the game design industry. There will be talks, workshops and networking. It is aimed at students and youth group participants in school years 9-11 and has been designed with young people for young people. We are looking for volunteers who could help to supervise the sessions (no prior knowledge or experience required) and possibly participate in the group activities and game demos. If you would like to find out more, please contact
Family Science Weekend – Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October
An ever-popular weekend attended by over 7000 people, the campus will be alive with fun, hands-on activities for all the family! Could you spare a few hours on Saturday or Sunday to help us out with the CSES (and partners) exhibit? Everything is prepared and a full briefing will be provided, you just need to turn up! Please contact
Are you looking for a flexible, low-commitment way to get more involved in the work of CSES and promoting STEM more generally? Do you have a couple of hours you could spare each month?
If so, then the role of CSES Secretary could be for you. We are urgently seeking candidates to fill this vital position. Please do consider putting yourself forward.
The formal role has a few key responsibilities with a very low time commitment (some more details on this below), but you would be able to take part in and volunteer for other activities organised by CSES if you wish, such as the Science Festival, TEXPO, Saturday Club and events in schools. As such, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexibility. It is also great for someone looking for career development, as the role can be high-profile, with excellent networking and collaboration opportunities with major local organisations.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact us.
Please note that we are also recruiting for the role of CSES President.
CSES is currently seeking a new President. This is an exciting and high-profile opportunity for someone who is passionate about STEM industries and STEM education, or who wishes to accelerate their professional development. Please read on for further details.
Please note that we are also recruiting for the role of CSES Secretary.
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