BLOODHOUND Ambassador Programme

Roger Pearson working with Students from Harehills Primary School, Leeds

The BLOODHOUND Ambassador Programme is designed to inform, advise and enthuse teachers, students and the general public about BLOODHOUND SSC.  The Ambassador Programme is supported almost exclusively by volunteers who share the passion for the Project and want to ensure that BLOODHOUND SSC achieves the mission aim:

To create a national surge in the popularity of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects

BLOODHOUND SSC Ambassadors are all registered STEM Ambassadors (or other registered scheme), are well trained, resourced and motivated to ensure that schools and the general public have maximum access to the Project, its technology, progress and an opportunity to visit events where the Project team are exhibiting.

The BLOODHOUND Ambassador has three strands to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to access to the Project:

Education Ambassadors

Balloon Cars in Barnsley

Education Ambassadors work closely with schools and youth groups in their local area and develop a close working relationship with a small number of schools and groups where they work with teachers, youth leaders and pupils on a variety of BLOODHOUND SSC related topics.  These may include:

• contributing to a school lesson related to BLOODHOUND SSC
• supporting a national STEM Activity (K*Nex Challenge etc)
• a regular visit to an afterschool science or technology club
• taking part in a school ‘off curriculum’ day of activities
• taking an assembly at a school
• supporting school visits to BLOODHOUND SSC events
• running an activity for scouts/guides or any other youth group

Ambassadors supporting the F1inSchools Challenge

The Education Ambassadors are not expected to “teach” lessons in school but to assist in the delivery of the wide range of educational activities available to Ambassadors and schools.  The Ambassadors have access to a wide range of videos, sample presentations and activities all designed to excite and inform teachers and students about the Project.

To ensure that Education Ambassadors are well trained and informed, we hold regular coaching sessions throughout the UK and keep in touch through newsletters and emails and encourage Ambassadors to keep up to date on Project progress through research on the website. As STEM Ambassadors we ensure that Educational Ambassadors are CRB cleared and coached on how to work with schools and students.

Education Ambassadors need to be confident, articulate, and enthusiastic and be prepared to get “stuck in” with students of different ages, ability and backgrounds.  In the experience of many Ambassadors, the effort they put is rewarded many times over from the feedback they get from teachers and students alike.

Many of our Education Ambassadors have developed close links with schools where their own children, grandchildren or other relations attend which has resulted in Ambassadors being invited to be Governors and provide support to the school in a host of different ways.

Event Ambassadors

Ambassadors at a Poster Signing with Richard Noble

The Event Ambassadors provide volunteer support at the Public Engagements we undertake throughout the UK.  They support Regional and National Events and are the “public face” of the BLOODHOUND SSC Project.  They have supported events such as Farnborough Air Show, Goodwood Festival of Speed, events at the NEC, Manchester Arena to name but a few.

The role of the Event Ambassador is to assist the Events Team in establishing the display and then spending time talking to the general public and invited guests about the aims and aspirations of BLOODHOUND SSC.  They are able to talk confidently and introduce the public to the 1K Club, merchandise and educational opportunities associated with BLOODHOUND SSC.

Event Ambassadors at Santa Pod

As with all our Ambassadors, they are STEM Ambassadors, CRB Cleared and trained in working with young people and the general public.  They undertake a great deal of research into the technical details of the car and can speak with confidence on most technical and operational aspects of the car.  Event Ambassadors are coached on how to make the technical details accessible to the public and in particular young visitors to the displays.  Some of our Event Ambassadors have a long association with World Land Speed having been involved in Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC.

Event Ambassadors need to be confident in dealing with the general public and young people, be prepared to assist with set-up and break-down of events, should have a great sense of fun.  They come from a variety of STEM and non-STEM careers backgrounds but from whatever background are passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic about the Project.

Corporate Ambassadors

Some of our Sponsors and other large organisations have established their own Ambassador Programmes that work alongside BLOODHOUND SSC, using our resources and contacts with schools often in support of their Corporate and Social Responsibility aims.

The host companies and organisation provide both Education and Event Ambassadors in support of the aims of the Bloodhound Education and Event Teams and are co-branded in presentations, dress and resources. 

Corporate Ambassadors promote not only Bloodhound but the host company’s activity within BLOODHOUND SSC and aim to work closely with schools and colleges locally, regionally or nationally.

How to Get Involved

If you are interested in becoming a Bloodhound Ambassador, please contact:

Jonathan Ellis – Ambassador Programme Director – jonathan.ellis@bloodhoundssc.com
Ambassador Support – ambassadors@bloodhoundssc.com

Or use the Contact Us link on the website

The registration process is simple and pain free and the Ambassador Support Team will be on-hand to offer assistance and guidance.