Conservation Education Manager

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Conservation Education Manager to guide their education department during a period of growth. The role involves leading a team of educators, developing engaging programs, and overseeing volunteer activities, with a strong emphasis on conservation challenges. The ideal candidate holds a degree in conservation, zoology, or education and possesses excellent communication and leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, medical insurance, and free entry to the zoo.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company sick pay from day one

Access to discount platform

Free parking

Complimentary zoo ticket for friends and family

Discount in gift shop and food outlets

Qualifications

• Experience managing education teams in a zoo or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of conservation challenges and education's role in solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of educators.
• Develop engaging learning experiences.
• Oversee volunteer programmes and on-site interpretation.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.
• Collaborate on conservation research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of conservation challenges

Education

Degree in conservation, zoology, or education

Job description

Twycross Zoo

East Midlands (Closing date for applications is: 4th Dec 2025)

Contract Type: Full-time, 5 days out of 7 (37.5 hours/week)

At Twycross Zoo we’re more than a family day out; we are a leading conservation charity working to protect endangered species and inspire people to care for the natural world. Every visit helps us fund vital work in the UK and across the globe.

This is a pivotal moment for us. With our brand transformation underway, the Global Conservation Centre opening in late 2026, and landmark projects such as Lanterns of the Wild and The Gruffalo Discovery Land already drawing huge audiences, we are investing in the future. To achieve our ambitions, we need to transform how we connect digitally with over 700,000 annual visitors, thousands of members, and millions of potential guests.

The Role

Twycross Zoo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Conservation Education Manager to lead our education department through an exciting period of growth. With the upcoming Global Conservation Centre offering new teaching spaces, this role will be central to expanding our formal and informal learning programmes and driving conservation impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of educators across formal and informal programmes
• Develop engaging learning experiences and public engagement activities
• Oversee volunteer programmes and on-site interpretation
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all education delivery
• Collaborate on conservation research and represent TZ externally

About You

• Degree in conservation, zoology, or education
• Experience managing education teams in a zoo or similar setting
• Strong understanding of conservation challenges and education’s role in solutions
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven charity with a 60-year legacy
• Help shape the future of conservation education
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment

Just some of the benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay from day one of absence
• Access to discount platform
• Access to electric vehicle scheme
• Staff membership card giving you free entry to the zoo on your days off
• Complimentary Twycross Zoo ticket allowance for friends and family
• Discount in the Twycross Zoo gift shop
• Discount in Twycross Zoo food and beverage outlets
• Monthly recognition award scheme
• Access to employee assistance services
• Free parking

Apply for this job:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, including salary expectations, to [email protected] . Applications will be reviewed and the vacancy will close once the role is filled.