Careers Outreach
Our SIP Ambassador programme provides a comprehensive outreach solution to train, develop and support your workforce as they inspire the next generation. The SIP Ambassador Programme is available to all SIP Members. Access our careers expertise to engage your own people and build a careers outreach network for your business.
Trained SIP Ambassadors work with young people, parents, teachers and careers advisers to promote the many careers available within the science-based industries. This is achieved through working with schools and colleges. SIP Ambassadors present working in the science based industries in a positive light; dispelling myths and stereotypes.
Ambassador training includes an interactive workshop that allows Ambassadors to practice delivering activities, engaging young people, planning workshops and discussing the challenges and opportunities of your career SIP Ambassadors will receive specialist training and access to our specially developed careers resources.
Grow your careers outreach Programme
Attraction
- Inspire the best students to work for your company
- Demonstrate opportunities across all functions – from the lab to engineering to marketing
- Promote your Employer Brand to the next generation of talent
- Challenge the stereotypes associated with working in the science industries – share your story!
Development
- Receive free training to develop your science careers knowledge
- CPD opportunities for your professional development
- Boost your confidence, communication, organisational and presentational skills
- Network with fellow SIP Ambassadors
Community impact
- Increase your involvement in the local community
- Support local schools to meet “Gatsby” career benchmarks
- Educate young people about scientific issues affecting their society and meet your CSR targets
If you are interested in becoming a SIP Ambassador please email [email protected]
Meet our careers Taskforce
Bradley Eldridge
Biosample Operations Associate
Roche Products Ltd
My education & career path:
After performing well in my A Levels and achieving A,A,B, | decided to go down the Apprenticeship route when leaving school. I am now doing an apprenticeship at Roche Products Limited.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I want to promote different careers in Science as the younger generation may not know what is available to them.
Daniele Acquisto
Associate Scientist, GSK
& Chair of the SIP Careers TaskForce
My education & career path:
I studied chemistry, biology and Italian at A Level and then went on to do a 5 year degree apprenticeship at GSK studying towards a BSc Applied Bioscience at the University of Kent.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I wanted to share my experiences with young people making decisions about their education and career paths.
Eleanor Bines
Associate Programmer & Analyst
GlaxoSmithKline
My education & career path:
I studied Mathematics at the University of Leeds, and completed internships during my summer breaks, where I learnt to code in SAS.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I want to help to inspire others to explore the many doors and pathways that STEM can open to them.
Ioanna Bezirtzoglou
Biosample Operations Associate
Roche Products Ltd
My education & career path:
I am originally from Greece and grew up in Belgium. I attended an international school which specialised in science and languages. I later completed an internship at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels in optical spectroscopy
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I wanted to share my knowledge to help teenagers make informed choices about their future.
Jake Brett
Associate Scientist
GSK
My education & career path:I completed ciology, chemistry & geology A-Levels at Richard Hale School before joining GSK as part of a 5 year apprenticeship course for a BSc in Applied Bioacience at the University of Kent.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I want to increase the awareness of opportunities available for young people concerning STEM careers and alternative routes of gaining academic qualifications.
Lauren Moyles
Project Manager
Victrex
My education & career path:
I completed my A Levels at Blackpool Sixth Form where I studies Economics, Business Studies and English Literature. Then in March 2020 I completed a Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management at Victrex. I now work full-time as a Project Manager at Victrex.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I became a SIP Ambassador to increase the awareness of the career options available to young people in the Science industry and to support them with their decision making.
Maddie O'Dell
Graduate Trainee, Pfizer UK
& Deputy Chair of the SIP Careers Taskforce
My education & career path:
I studied Biology, Chemistry and Maths at A-Level and then studied Natural Sciences at the University of Bath. As part of my degree, I completed an industrial placement in marketing at Pfizer UK. I re-joined Pfiser as part of their graduate scheme after graduating.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I wanted to share my experience of a career in science with young people and the benefits of work experience opportunities when finding your passion.
Min Kim
MSc Data Engineering
Apprentice
My education & career path:
I studied Chemical Engineering MEng at the University of Sheffield and then went on to become at Graduate Network Engineer at Huwei. My next career move was Technology Consulting at Socitm Advisory. I am now a MSc Data Engineering Apprentice at Roche Products Ltd
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I wish that I could have talked to someone when I was younger having changed disciplines/industry multiple times. I wasn't aware of all the opportunities available to me.
Mya Hornett
Oncology Apprentice
AstraZenica
My education & career path:
I studied Maths, Biology and Chemistry at A Level and am now a level 5 apprentice studying towards a foundation degree in applied biosciences with the University of Kent and am working within the Translational Medicine team in early oncology R&D at AstraZeneca.
Why did you become a SIP Ambassador?
I became a SIP ambassador because I want to share my experience to show others the many opportunities and careers available within the science industries.
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