Heritage Education Officer

WEBRECRUIT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job description

Heritage Education Officer

Derbyshire

The Organisation

Our client is an environmental charity.

They are now looking for a Heritage Education Officer to join them on a part-time basis, working 18.5 hours (two and a half days) per week, for a fixed term contract from 26th May 2025 to 31st December 2026.

Our Client’s Commitment to You

1. Salary of £33,265 - £35,993 per annum FTE (£16,632 - £17,997 per annum for 18.5 hours)
2. Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
3. 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays (pro rata)
4. Flexible working options
5. Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Discounts on gym memberships

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and creative educator with experience in heritage, outdoor, or environmental learning to join our client’s pioneering organisation.

You’ll play a vital role in inspiring the next generation to explore, celebrate and protect a unique landscape - developing engaging learning resources, supporting schools to create outdoor classrooms, and making a real impact on young minds.

Plus, with part-time hours and outstanding benefits, you’ll enjoy true work-life balance while contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious and environmentally focused regeneration initiatives.

Your Role

As Heritage Education Officer, you will lead an education programme, helping children and young people across the region explore and connect with a unique area’s rich geological, natural and cultural heritage.

Working with schools of all types—including primary, secondary and SEND—you’ll create and deliver engaging educational content that brings the story of the area to life.

You will manage a grant scheme, which provides funding for schools to develop outdoor learning spaces and supports teachers in gaining Forest School and Outdoor Learning qualifications.

Through regular newsletters and occasional networking events, you will maintain a strong and active schools network across the area, celebrating best practices and encouraging collaboration among educators.

Additionally, you will:

1. Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and contractors
2. Provide updates to stakeholders
3. Create social media and website content
4. Support outreach events and assist with monitoring and evaluation activities
5. Work with the Finance and Administration Officer to ensure effective budget management

What You’ll Bring

To be considered as a Heritage Education Officer, you will need:

1. Experience in an environmental, education, heritage or similar role
2. Experience of project planning and management, including budgets
3. Experience of liaison with a wider range of partners to deliver a co-ordinated programme of activities and events
4. Experience of developing and delivering training face-to-face and online
5. Experience of developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for learning activities

Other organisations may call this role Heritage Project Officer, Heritage Programme Co-ordinator, Education Programme Co-ordinator, Learning and Engagement Officer, Education and Engagement Officer, Heritage Engagement Officer, or Environmental Engagement Officer.

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