Education Officer

The Wildlife Trusts; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a dynamic Education Officer to inspire children and families to connect with nature through engaging outdoor learning experiences. The role focuses on delivering curriculum-linked environmental education sessions and wild play activities across Birmingham. Applicants should be flexible with working hours and willing to travel regionally. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on local communities and promote lifelong connections to nature.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and organized individual passionate about environmental education.
• Experience in delivering educational sessions for children and families.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children and families to connect with nature through outdoor learning experiences.
• Deliver environmental education sessions and wild play activities.
• Support planning and delivery of events and engagement activities.

Job description

Location: EcoPark, 258a Hobmoor Road, Small Heath, B10 9HH

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum – negotiable depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours but with occasional evenings and weekends.

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 02/01/2026 @ 17:00

We’re looking for a dynamic and organised Education Officer who will play a vital role in inspiring children and families to connect with nature through engaging outdoor learning experiences. They will deliver a dynamic annual programme of curriculum-linked environmental education sessions and wild play activities across the region, with a particular focus on Birmingham. This role supports the development of lifelong connections to nature by bringing learning to life in local green spaces and nature reserves to support the planning and delivery of events and engagement activities across our sites and communities. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

This post is based at EcoPark, 258a Hobmoor Road, Small Heath, B10 9HH, with flexibility to work from home as required. This role will require regular travel regionally – a company pool vehicle will be provided for travel in between sites.