Bitesize Careers Tour Researcher (Education)

TL;DR

Bitesize Careers Tour Researcher (Education): Developing and delivering careers advice and inspirational content for secondary school pupils across the UK with an accent on scriptwriting and guest curation. Focus on creating engaging educational sessions, ensuring strict safeguarding standards, and managing external partnerships.

Location: Salford (Hybrid - 3 days office). Must be based in the UK and available for extensive travel.

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000

Company

The hirify.global is the UK's public service broadcaster, with the Children's & Education department providing enriching and trusted content for under-16s.

What you will do

• Devise and deliver engaging educational content tailored for secondary school audiences.
• Write scripts, contributor biographies, and briefing documents for the tour.
• Collaborate with the Tour AP and Producer to enhance the reach and impact of the Bitesize brand.
• Maintain high production values and ensure all hirify.global editorial standards are met.
• Conduct thorough background and safeguarding checks to ensure a safe environment for students.

Requirements

• Experience creating and delivering educational content and scriptwriting for young audiences.
• Strong understanding of creative talent and trends that resonate with secondary students.
• Proven experience working directly with children and young people.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with schools, educators, and businesses.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check and adhere to hirify.global editorial guidelines.

Nice to have

• Basic video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Full and clean UK driving licence due to frequent travel requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Comprehensive benefits including a defined pension scheme and discounts on dental, healthcare, and gym memberships.
• Commitment to an inclusive, values-based environment that supports professional development.