Background: The UK Space Agency:
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government’s space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision.
Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity’s horizons.
We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country.
Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sector’s interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes.
We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency.
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Our Inclusive Environment
We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Education and Future Workforce team in the UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency has a clear role in delivering the government’s Opportunity and Growth missions, and the National Space Strategy aim to make the UK one of the most innovative and attractive space economies. Building a diverse and sustainable UK workforce for the future is a key enabler to achieving that goal.
The role will support:
* Commissioning and compiling research and evidence focused on UK space sector skills, recruitment and demographics.
* Development and management of evidence-based interventions that aim to address workforce related issues facing the sector.
* The targeting of university students, apprenticeship students, career convertors from other sectors, those already in space careers, and UK space employers.
* Pathways and resources for accessing space careers, and continuous professional development.
* Building new partnerships and liaising and co-ordinating with a wide variety of education sector, government, international, and space sector organisations.
You must be an excellent communicator, adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships, and able to use initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will report to the Senior Education and Future Workforce Lead for space skills and may at times be tasked by other senior leads within the team.
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