Assistant Zoo Education Officer

Chessington World of Adventures Resort; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure and wildlife park in Kingston upon Thames is looking for an Assistant Zoo Education Officer. The role involves delivering educational workshops for school groups, engaging with visitors on conservation topics, and assisting in resource creation. Ideal candidates will be strong public speakers with a passion for conservation and experience in collaborative environments. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits including holiday and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

'Enjoy the Ride' Merlin Annual Passes

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

40% discount online off LEGO

25% discount in on-site retail shops and restaurants

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational content to diverse audiences.
• Knowledgeable in contemporary conservation and zoological issues.
• Ability to lead tasks and groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of curriculum-linked workshops for school groups.
• Create educational resources and provide administrative support.
• Engage with guests and promote conservation messages.

Skills

Engaging public speaker

Strong understanding of conservation issues

Team leadership

Adaptability

Commitment to continuous learning

Basic graphic design skills

Job description

Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for an Assistant Zoo Education Officer to join our team! In this role, you will support the delivery of curriculum-linked workshops and talks for school groups from Early Years to Key Stage 5. Sessions take place both in our Education Centre and Woodland Discovery Centre, covering topics such as conservation, the natural world, physics, and business. You will also assist in creating educational resources, provide administrative support, and help evaluate workshops to ensure high-quality learning experiences. Outreach and guest engagement will form a key part of your role, promoting the zoo's conservation messages to all visitors. Additionally, the role involves scheduled Zoo Duty Manager responsibilities and occasional team leadership, working collaboratively with the wider zoo team to support smooth operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engaging public speaker with experience delivering educational content to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of contemporary conservation and zoological issues.
• Collaborative team member who can confidently lead tasks or groups when required.
• Highly adaptable and resilient.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development, regularly seeking opportunities to build knowledge and skills.
• Basic graphic design skills using Canva or similar platforms (desirable).

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• 'Enjoy the Ride' Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service.
• Company bonus.
• Private pension scheme.
• 40% discount online off LEGO.
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Plus, many more…

Pay Range: From GBP £12.58/Hr.