Education & Outreach Officer

QuantSpark Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in London is seeking an Education and Outreach Officer to develop programs raising awareness about online radicalisation. You'll design workshops, create resources, and support schools on preventing youth radicalisation. Ideal candidates have a degree in education or related fields, strong communication skills, and experience in the educational context. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role offering a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education or delivering workshops in educational settings.
• Experience in developing educational resources.
• Enhanced DBS/safeguarding clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement educational workshops for secondary schools.
• Develop materials to explain recruitment strategies.
• Conduct risk assessment training for educators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Understanding of digital extremism

Workshop delivery experience

Ability to communicate sensitively

Education

Degree in education, psychology, or counter-terrorism studies

Job description

Education and Outreach Officer- Tech Against Terrorism

Tech Against Terrorism - London TAT HQ - Onsite - Full Time

Start date: ASAP

Location: London, UK, hybrid (2-3 days per week in the central London office)

We are looking to engage an Education and Outreach Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to develop and deliver comprehensive educational programs that raise awareness about online radicalisation, digital extremism, and strategies for preventing youth vulnerability to terrorist recruitment.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and implement age-appropriate educational workshops for secondary schools and colleges
• Develop engaging presentation materials that explain digital recruitment strategies and online radicalisation processes
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with educational institutions, school leadership teams, and safeguarding professionals
• Conduct risk assessment and prevention training for educators and pastoral care teams
• Create interactive resources that help young people critically evaluate online content and understand potential manipulation techniques
• Provide guidance and support to schools on identifying early signs of potential radicalisation
• Develop comprehensive reporting and evaluation frameworks for outreach activities
• Represent the organisation at educational conferences and professional development events

Alongside your main responsibilities, there may be an opportunity for the right candidate to be involved in our wider activities in communications and policy.

The initial period of employment will be for a fixed term of 12 months, with renewal subject to the availability of funding.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in education, psychology, counter‑terrorism studies, or related field
• Proven experience in education or delivering workshops in educational settings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of digital extremism and online recruitment tactics
• Experience in developing educational resources
• Ability to communicate sensitively with young people and educational professionals
• Enhanced DBS/safeguarding clearance

Desirable

• Previous experience in counter‑extremism or safeguarding roles
• Knowledge of digital media and online communication platforms

Note

We recognise that many talented and capable applicants may be deterred from applying for roles if they do not meet every specification in the job description. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply if you can fulfil many of but not all our requirements.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Different perspectives, identities, and experiences make us stronger—both as people and as a business. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, disability, or age.