About EngineeringUK

We want to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers. In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

·       We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard

·       We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision

·       We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment

·       We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding

·       We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

Both internships are an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience of research and evaluation within an education and outreach charity. Working as part of EngineeringUK’s Research and Evaluation team, the Evaluation Intern will support the delivery of evaluations that help us understand and improve the impact of our programmes for schools, teachers and young people.

With support and supervision from experienced evaluation colleagues, you will contribute to real evaluation projects from start to finish. This may include helping with data collection, preparing and analysing data, and contributing to clear, accessible outputs that communicate what we are learning.

The roles are designed to be developmental and learning‑focused. You will be supported to build practical skills in evaluation and research, while gaining insight into how evidence is used to inform programme design, delivery and decision‑making in the education and STEM outreach sector.

We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with options for some remote working.

Please note that Applications will close once we reach 250 submissions.

Role responsibilities

With appropriate support and guidance, you will support evaluation delivery by:

·       Assisting with data collection activities, including coordinating responses and liaising with colleagues or delivery partners where required

·       Collating, cleaning and organising data in preparation for analysis

·       Contributing to the analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data, with support from senior colleagues

·       Drafting sections of evaluation outputs, such as short reports, summaries, briefings or presentations, written in clear, plain English

·       Helping to ensure learnings are captured in ways that are useful for programme teams

·       Supporting the team to document evaluation processes, decisions and outputs clearly

·       Following agreed research ethics, data protection and data management processes

·       Working in line with EngineeringUK values and support achievement of our organisational objectives

·       Undertaking any training and development as required for the role

·       Any other duties and tasks as directed and required by your line manager

With appropriate support and guidance, you will support the Business and Industry Team with New Business Development (delivery by:

·         Building the evidence base around key themes drawing on existing insight and resources in preparation for the development of marketing material.

·     Mapping upcoming infrastructure initiatives to support new business development activity

·     Research employment landscape across a selection of locations, sectors, and competitors

This is a general guide to the key responsibilities of this role and is not exhaustive. Similarly, the amount of time that you spend on various aspects of the role may vary. 

Person specification

Skills/competencies

·       An interest in research, evaluation or understanding the impact of education or youth programmes

·       Ability to work with data, including organising, checking or summarising information, with support

·     Good written communication skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly to non-technical audiences

·       Strong attention to detail and ability to follow agreed processes

·       Good organisational skills and ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines with guidance

·       Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respond positively to feedback

·       Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Education/level of experience

·       This role is suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate students, recent graduates, or individuals with a demonstrable interest in evaluation or research

·       Study or experience in a relevant subject (for example education, social sciences, psychology, policy, statistics or a related discipline) is desirable but not essential

·       Any prior experience of supporting research, evaluation or data collection (for example through study, placements or voluntary roles) is helpful but not required

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.