Education Officer

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water resources company is seeking an enthusiastic Education Officer to deliver engaging education programmes. The role involves working with schools and community groups to raise awareness about water resources and infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have experience in education, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. Competitive salary and generous benefits provided.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Wider benefits scheme with offers

Qualifications

• Experience in an education role.
• Experience of working with schools and education professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for young audiences.
• Administration and project management skills.
• Ability to monitor and report on progress and performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engagement and education programmes for water projects.
• Support initiatives that incorporate young people's feedback.
• Create workshops to meet project objectives.
• Engage with schools and community groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting requirement for an Education Officer to join Thames Water. This role will support the Education Manager to deliver an engagement and education programme to support the successful development of the new water projects. The programme will raise awareness of the pressures on our water resources and an understanding of the need to invest in water infrastructure to ensure a secure water supply for future generations and seek to engage with young people on the projects. If you have a passion for education, are energetic, proactive and great at problem solving then we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing as an Education Officer

• Deliver the engagement and education programme for the water projects.
• Support initiatives to bring the voice of young people into the design of the infrastructure projects.
• Create and design workshops and initiatives to deliver our objectives and support the projects.
• Deliver initiatives with schools, higher educational organisations and community groups.
• Monitor and report on the programme outcomes.
• Communicate and showcase the programmes.

Location and travel

This is a hybrid role with a base Location of Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB. Some travel to our project areas (currently Oxford and London) will be required.

Salary

Salary for this position is between £39,000 and £49,000 per annum.

Essential criteria

• Experience in an education role.
• Experience of working with schools and education professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, specifically delivering information to young people in an engaging way.
• Administration and project management skills, able to multi-task and work flexibly.
• Monitoring and reporting progress and performance.
• Able to work in a fast paced and demanding environment to meet project timescales.
• Be able to travel independently to support project activities.

Extra qualities

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience of the water industry and/or major project development.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of between £39,000 - £49,000 per annum, depending on previous experience.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Equal opportunity

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.