Senior Education Officer

Beaver Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Senior Education Officer to inspire young audiences about nature and ecology. This role focuses on delivering engaging educational sessions about beavers and their ecological impact across the UK. With a commitment to conservation and community engagement, you'll develop resources and foster connections with schools and youth groups. The position offers a full-time contract with flexible working hours and a range of benefits, including holiday allowances and pension contributions. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in restoring beavers to their natural habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Christmas to New Year paid

Flexible hours

Pension contributions (3%)

Ergonomic office support

Home working allowance

Annual device maintenance contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working with young audiences in wildlife or conservation.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts engagingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum-linked workshops and talks related to beaver ecology.
• Create engaging educational resources and activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Ecology Knowledge

Teaching Experience

Education

Degree in Zoology

Degree in Biology

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Tools

Presentation Software

Tablets

Job description

Senior Education Officer

Are you passionate about environmental issues, particularly nature restoration, climate resilience, and biodiversity?

Do you have experience working with young audiences, preferably within a wildlife or conservation setting? Do you have a good grasp of ecology and are willing to travel around the country to support educational opportunities? Are you confident running sessions or delivering train-the-trainer sessions online?

We are seeking a Senior Education Officer with the skills to inspire people to connect with nature, support teachers, deliver talks, presentations, and education sessions, and develop further learning opportunities within the team, focusing on beavers.

Position Details

• Position: Senior Education Officer
• Location: Remote (requires frequent travel and overnight stays)
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
• Contract: Fixed-term (2 years)
• Salary: £32,827 per annum

Benefits

Includes 25 days holiday, Christmas to New Year paid, 6 floating holidays (pro-rata), flexible hours, pension contributions (3%), ergonomic office support, home working allowance, and annual device maintenance contributions.

Closing Date

5pm on Tuesday, 20th May. We reserve the right to interview and close early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

The role involves developing and implementing educational outreach across Wales, Scotland, and England, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for three years. The focus is on engaging communities and young people with beavers and nature, delivering high-quality sessions, and developing new resources and activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver curriculum-linked workshops and talks related to beaver ecology.
• Build networks with schools, youth, and community groups.
• Create engaging educational resources and activities.
• Provide beaver ecology training for various age groups.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate educational content.
• Monitor and report on impact, collaborating with communications.
• Support volunteers and partner staff.
• Manage resources to ensure efficient, budget-conscious delivery.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all initiatives.
• Follow policies and safety guidelines, including safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety.

About You

You should be able to inspire connection with nature, support teachers, and deliver engaging talks and sessions. Experience working with young audiences, knowledge of ecology, and willingness to travel are essential.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• A degree in zoology, biology, conservation, or relevant teaching qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts engagingly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in conservation and understanding of beavers’ ecological roles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Proficiency with IT tools for teaching, including tablets and presentation software.

Must hold a full UK driving license and have the right to work in the UK.

About the Organisation

Join a charity dedicated to restoring beavers to regenerate landscapes. The organisation aims to reconnect people with this heritage species and support their expansion across Britain, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of religion, age, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Note: This vacancy is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.