Senior Education Advisor

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading water services company is looking for a part-time Senior Education Advisor to deliver engaging educational experiences across various venues in South & West Yorkshire. The role involves coordinating educational activities, monitoring delivery quality, and ensuring safety during site visits. Ideal candidates will have experience in formal education, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Join our dedicated team to help provide vital services to our community while supporting environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Attractive pension scheme

Development opportunities

Extra wellness day

Comprehensive benefits package

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education to children in a formal setting.
• Ability to engage and educate a variety of audiences, including community groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication for different learning styles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Experience supporting, organizing, and running projects.
• Confident using IT systems.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the education programme across centres, schools, and community venues.
• Liaise with operational colleagues on-site for smooth delivery.
• Monitor delivery to ensure high-quality experiences for visitors.
• Act as lead coordinator for educational activities in the region.
• Conduct education outreach visits to schools and community groups.

Skills

Delivery of education to children in formal settings

Engaging and educating various audiences

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to adapt communication for different learning styles

Excellent organizational skills

Building positive relationships quickly

Experience in supporting and running projects

Confident in using IT systems

Full, valid UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Education Advisor - Part Time

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water.

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience, with a Full‑Time Equivalent range of £28,967 - £35,976. For part‑time the salary will be £12,032 - £14,937.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year pro‑rated)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Education Advisor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme.
• Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location

Ewden Water Treatment Work, 400 Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield, S35 0BN, with the requirement for regional travel.

Work type

This position is offered on an annualised hours contract of 799.2 hours per year, working 3 days per week over 36 weeks. These weeks will primarily fall during term time, as this is when we deliver our programme. Typical working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a working window between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Education Advisor to join the Social Value & Education Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Social Value & Education Team sits within our Corporate Affairs & Partnerships Directorate, which is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. We’re a passionate team of 13 colleagues delivering inspiring programmes in our centres, in schools, and through virtual outreach. Following a recent internal promotion, we’re looking for a Senior Education Adviser to help us make an even bigger impact. In this role, you will support a team of three colleagues covering the South & West Yorkshire regions, delivering engaging educational experiences that make a real difference.

Where you fit in

As our Senior Education Advisor, you will:

• Deliver the education programme on a day‑to‑day basis across centres, schools, and community venues.
• Complete Health & Safety tasks promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Regularly check equipment and PPE to ensure they are in good working order and within date.
• Liaise with operational colleagues on‑site to ensure a smooth delivery of our activities.
• Communicate effectively with schools and groups to confirm plans for each visit.
• Collaborate with team members to maximise delivery, assigning tasks to the most suitable person.
• Ensure additional needs forms and feedback forms are returned by school and community group organisers.
• Support continuous improvement of the programme based on visitor feedback.
• Contribute to internal and external promotion of the team’s work.
• Act as lead coordinator for all educational activity in the South & West Yorkshire region.
• Deliver education visits in classrooms and treatment works, demonstrating a strong understanding of treatment processes, the value of water resources, and promoting the company’s activities and investment programme.
• Conduct education outreach visits to schools and community groups.
• Take responsibility for Health & Safety of visitors during site tours and outreach programmes.
• Monitor delivery to ensure all visitors receive a high‑quality experience.
• Liaise effectively with site teams for safe and smooth running of visits, and with teachers and members of the public.
• Assist the Education Team Leader in developing education offerings for all age groups.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Experience delivering education to children in a formal setting.
• Ability to engage and educate a variety of audiences, including community groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication for different learning styles, including children and visitors with special educational needs.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships quickly and effectively.
• Experience supporting, organising, and running projects.
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in the Education sector and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include an enhanced Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.