Environmental Education Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Environmental Education Project Manager to lead an innovative project connecting children with nature. This role involves managing the Generation Wild initiative, which engages primary-age children from disadvantaged backgrounds through creative storytelling, music, and art. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to inspire a love for nature, while also evaluating project success and implementing improvements. With flexibility for remote work and travel to various sites, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on future generations. Join us in fostering a deeper connection to the natural world.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage projects effectively across multiple sites.
• Experience working with children and disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Generation Wild project, engaging children with nature.
• Evaluate project success and shape future phases of the project.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Evaluation and Monitoring

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Education

Experience in Conservation Education

Job description

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Environmental Education Project Manager, London

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Client:

WWT Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months initially with a potential three year extension

Are you passionate about connecting children with nature? Do you believe nature is for everyone? Do you genuinely want to make a difference?

We are looking for someone with the drive, skills and experience to lead our latest nature connection project for schools, children and families in disadvantaged areas. Generation Wild is engaging thousands of primary-age children with nature, improving their wellbeing and inspiring the next generation of nature lovers.

This ground-breaking project uses story, music, art, performance and puppetry to create a sense of magic and adventure, engaging a wide range of children irrespective of their background, ability or preferred learning styles.

The Role

Our learning teams have a real passion for breaking down the barriers preventing disadvantaged children from connecting with nature. Working within this team and with the support of external contractors, WWT experts, teachers, learners and our site-based learning teams, you will manage delivery of the project across seven of our UK wetland centres.

This provides an exciting opportunity for someone to come in, evaluate project success to date and use the learning from this to help shape a new phase of the project. They will effectively plan, monitor and evaluate project activities, supporting their implementation across a range of sites. Join us as we inspire a new generation; a generation who develop and benefit from a love of nature and all that it has to offer.

The project was initially funded for three years to August 2024. We are currently involved in positive discussions with the funder in order to extend the project by a further three years.

For this role, we can offer flexibility around working from home. It is expected the role will need to work from their site base a few times a month and as required for key meetings. Travel will also be a necessary part of this role, visiting our sites across the UK to support the learning teams and observe the project in action. A willingness to travel regularly to other WWT locations is essential, staying away from home as and when required.

When visiting our website you will notice that this position is referred to as Generation Wild Project Manager. This is how the role is known internally within WWT.

About Us

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity. Our wetland centres engage around a million visitors every year. Generation Wild forms an important part of our wider learning programme which inspires over 45,000 learners per year.

We have a passion for engaging disadvantaged communities with nature and have a strong track record of working with young people from these communities. We would welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. If this is a role that excites you, we want to hear from you.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate receiving an enhanced disclosure and barred list check (child).

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme