Education Officer

Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust; Hay Mills; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional wildlife organisation is seeking a dynamic Education Officer to inspire children and families through engaging outdoor learning experiences. This role focuses on delivering environmental education sessions and supports the development of connections to nature in various communities across Birmingham. The position offers flexibility, with travel involved using a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and organised mindset.
• Experience in delivering engaging educational sessions.
• Ability to inspire children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum-linked environmental education sessions.
• Support planning and delivery of community engagement activities.
• Travel regionally to different sites for sessions.

Job description

About Us

At the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country, we’re on a mission to create a Wilder Birmingham and Black Country. As an urban Wildlife Trust, we believe that education and community engagement are vital to protecting and restoring nature in our region. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds to build meaningful connections with the natural world and empower them to take action.

About the Role

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.