Active Forests Wellness & Activity Coordinator

Forestry England; Lodge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry England is seeking an Active Forest Coordinator to join the Hicks Lodge team. This fixed term appointment is for 37 hours per week at Hicks Lodge, LE65 2UP, with a salary of £30,105 per annum.

The role focuses on delivering the Feel Good in the Forest programme and engaging communities across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. You will work with partners, volunteers and instructors to provide safe spaces for visitors, lead on yoga, mindful walks and wellbeing activities, and

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Feel Good in the Forest programme, mainly at Hicks Lodge with other woodlands.
• Curate a diverse programme of physical activity, health and wellbeing experiences for new and returning visitors.
• Lead on enabling activity offers including yoga sessions, mindful walks, and fitness events for people with health conditions.
• Provide site support and weekend cover as part of the Hicks Lodge Forest Centre team.
• Work with local communities, partners, volunteers and instructors to enable activities.
• Travel across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire as required.

Job description

Forestry England is seeking an Active Forest Coordinator to join the Hicks Lodge team. This fixed term appointment is for 37 hours per week at Hicks Lodge, LE65 2UP, with a salary of £30,105 per annum.

The role focuses on delivering the Feel Good in the Forest programme and engaging communities across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. You will work with partners, volunteers and instructors to provide safe spaces for visitors, lead on yoga, mindful walks and wellbeing activities, and