Educations and Community Engagement Officer (Ingrebourne) Fixed Term Mat Cover

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts; London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization focused on wildlife conservation is seeking a passionate Education and Community Engagement Officer. This role involves delivering engaging nature-based programs for children and families, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with teams to provide inclusive and exciting educational experiences. With a commitment to wildlife protection and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people and wildlife alike.

Qualifications

• Experience leading groups in wildlife and nature education.
• Passion for providing engaging activities in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wildlife and nature-based programs for diverse audiences.
• Plan and execute engaging activities for children and families.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Relational Skills

Experience in Education-related Activities

Passion for Wildlife

Education

Level 3 Forest School Qualification

Experience in Wildlife Conservation

Experience in Environmental Science

Experience in Horticulture

Job description

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Educations and Community Engagement Officer (Ingrebourne) Fixed Term Mat Cover

• Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
• London
• Contract
• Expired
• Competitive

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Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025 Salary: £14,492.36 (FTE £27,173.17) per annum Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time Location: Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, RM12 6DF (Sat Nav RM12 6TS) Apply now As Education and Community Engagement Officer you will be delivering wildlife and nature-based programmes to a diverse range of audiences to foster a deeper relation with the natural world and promote the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.

Based at our Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, as Education and Community Engagement Officer you will plan and deliver an engaging and inclusive programme of activities for children, families and young people that may include Nature Tots and Babies, Forest School on our sites and school sites, after school clubs, school visits, birthday parties and school holiday events.

The successful applicant will work alongside our colleagues at Essex Wildlife Trust in a dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring environment. You will have highly developed organisational and relational skills, experience of leading groups in education-related activities, and an infectious, driven energy for our work. You will also have the same passion as us for widening access to nature.

Essex Wildlife Trust has nine Nature Discovery Centres across Essex, each with its own programme of delivery overseen by our education and community engagement team. The post holder will work alongside the team in South Essex to share ideas and collaborate to ensure our planned activities and events continue to be an engaging experience for the children and young people attending.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to wildlife and people, joining a team that is helping to build our profile as one of the largest provider of county-based outdoor education in the UK.

This role is well suited to applicants with prior experience in wildlife conservation, environmental science, and/or horticulture together with either formal or informal education delivery. A Level 3 Forest School qualification is desirable. It is essential that the successful person is passionate about wildlife, nature and providing age-appropriate engaging activities within a safe environment for a charity that protects wildlife for the future and people of Essex.

The position is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, working 20 hours per week (over four days) based at Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre. Delivery will be at Ingrebourne and other locations across our South-Essex cluster of Nature Discovery Centres. The salary is £14,492.36 (FTE £27,173.17) per annum.

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and young people. Therefore, the successful applicant for this position will be subject to a safer recruitment process including vetting checks (Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with a barred list check).

Closing date for receipt of online applications is 9:00am on Monday 19 May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 26 May 2025 at Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre.

Supporting Documents

• Role Information Pack - Education & Community Engagement Officer.pdf

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