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 Richard De Clare Community Academy (Halstead) on Thursday 4th June 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (possibly earlier finish).
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 a cohort of 100+ 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 – this is FREE with no specific commitment.
- 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 if you are interested or would like to find out more.
We are seeking judges for the 2026 CSES Schools' Technology Exhibition (TEXPO).
The exhibition gives primary and secondary school students the opportunity to present their STEM projects to the CSES judges, with the potential of winning an award for themselves and/or their school. As ever, the whole ethos of the competition is to promote STEM subjects and careers to the students and to celebrate their achievements. Further information can be found on this page.
This year the event is to be held on Friday 27 June at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Chelmsford from 09:00 until 15:00 approx.
We are always interested in recruiting new judges, so if you have any link to STEM and would be interested, please contact
Are you looking for a flexible, low-commitment way to get more involved? The role of CSES Treasurer could be for you. We are currently looking for an Assistant Treasurer who could move into the formal Treasurer role when ready.
You would be able to get involved in activities such as the Science Festival, TEXPO, Saturday Club and events in schools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexibility, with options for career and profile development.
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 2025, 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
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