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Outreach Coordinator
Organisation Details
Manchester Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Sub theme: Science and Technology
Organisation Description: ManSEDS is a society at the University of Manchester dedicated to the passion for space exploration and rocketry. We bring together students from across engineering, physics, astronomy, and many other disciplines who share a curiosity for space and a drive to build real hardware.
Our society gives students the opportunity to learn about rockets and gain hands‑on practical engineering experience, from designing and building launch vehicles to developing satellite payloads, rovers, and propulsion systems. Whether you’re completely new to space or already deep into aerospace engineering, ManSEDS provides a place to learn, experiment, and work on genuinely exciting projects.
We inspire and educate our members through workshops, talks, and practical sessions focused on rocketry and space technology. Alongside this, we run ambitious technical projects, attend national competitions, and carry out real launch campaigns. It’s a chance to explore your curiosity, develop new skills, and be part of a team that does cool, challenging, and meaningful work in space engineering.
ManSEDS is committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists through our outreach work with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC). Each year, we support school and youth teams across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area, helping them discover the excitement of rocketry, hands‑on STEM learning, and real engineering problem‑solving. Our aim is to make space and engineering feel accessible, achievable, and genuinely fun for young people of all backgrounds.
Our society gives students the opportunity to learn about rockets and gain hands‑on practical engineering experience, from designing and building launch vehicles to developing satellite payloads, rovers, and propulsion systems. Whether you’re completely new to space or already deep into aerospace engineering, ManSEDS provides a place to learn, experiment, and work on genuinely exciting projects.
We inspire and educate our members through workshops, talks, and practical sessions focused on rocketry and space technology. Alongside this, we run ambitious technical projects, attend national competitions, and carry out real launch campaigns. It’s a chance to explore your curiosity, develop new skills, and be part of a team that does cool, challenging, and meaningful work in space engineering.
ManSEDS is committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists through our outreach work with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC). Each year, we support school and youth teams across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area, helping them discover the excitement of rocketry, hands‑on STEM learning, and real engineering problem‑solving. Our aim is to make space and engineering feel accessible, achievable, and genuinely fun for young people of all backgrounds.
Description of role: We're looking for coordinators to help us recruit schools and coordinate and deliver our outreach sessions at partner schools across Greater Manchester. Candidates should be comfortable working with students and have strong logical reasoning skills, plus practical experience in rocketry design.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership, organisation, and planning skills with support from the existing team. A STEM background and specific rocket domain knowledge are helpful but not required. Candidates should be hardworking, driven, capable of independent work and willing to learn (Particularly in regard to regulatory, compliance and technical knowledge).
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership, organisation, and planning skills with support from the existing team. A STEM background and specific rocket domain knowledge are helpful but not required. Candidates should be hardworking, driven, capable of independent work and willing to learn (Particularly in regard to regulatory, compliance and technical knowledge).
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2+ hours per week
Location:
Greater Manchester
M13 9PR