Conservation Education Coordinator (Hybrid)

Leeds International; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Zoo Education Officer to coordinate the conservation education programme across two Leeds zoos, focusing on school sessions and home educator audiences, visitor engagement, and holiday provisions.

You will work with animal keeping and zoo management teams, Education Assistants and casual staff to deliver a varied programme. The role supports safeguarding and outreach across Temple Newsam, Tropical World, Wildlife World and Lotherton.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret zoological/ecological information for educational purposes.
• Ability to devise and deliver environmental/zoo education workshops and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to analyse data and produce effective reports and presentations.
• Ability to demonstrate good ICT skills (e.g. email; word processing; spreadsheets; database).
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to organise time effectively.
• Knowledge of teaching principles in relation to the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of the role of education in zoo collections (and vice versa) and of zoo licensing requirements for education.
• A good understanding of ecological, biodiversity and broader environmental/conservation issues.
• Ability to access remote sites efficiently (including holding a full driving licence).
• Experience in environmental/zoo education and/or zoo/animal keeping and nature conservation.
• Experience of working with volunteers, children, young people and community groups, and the general public.
• Experience (minimum of 2 years) relevant in same / similar work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote education programmes, information and resources themed around zoo collections for schools and community groups.
• Organise and deliver education programmes, public events and activities as necessary.
• Promote educational opportunities in zoo collections to schools and the public.
• Liaise with teachers, communities and partners on design and delivery of education projects.
• Recruit, train and manage casual education staff and volunteers to deliver the programme.
• Lead and process relevant funding applications.
• Promote safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all activities.
• Ensure effective consultation mechanisms to develop the education programme.
• Compile and provide performance information on request.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings.
• Duties may include other responsibilities within the post’s scope.

Skills

Zoological knowledge

Education workshops

Effective communication

Data analysis & reporting

ICT skills

Teamwork & initiative

Time management

Curriculum knowledge

Zoo licensing awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking a Zoo Education Officer to coordinate the conservation education programme across two Leeds zoos, focusing on school sessions and home educator audiences, visitor engagement, and holiday provisions.

You will work with animal keeping and zoo management teams, Education Assistants and casual staff to deliver a varied programme. The role supports safeguarding and outreach across Temple Newsam, Tropical World, Wildlife World and Lotherton.