Environmental Education Officer (Windsor Great Park)

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Windsor United Kingdom Education
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Company Description

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (also known as BBOWT) was formed in 1959 and has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone, valued by all. We aim to lead the way to nature’s recovery through innovative land management, and connect people with nature to improve their wellbeing. We work in partnership and through collaborative projects with local communities, businesses, land owners and local authorities. In the three counties BBOWT owns or manages over 80 nature reserves covering 2,500 hectares. We have more than 50,000 members, employ over 100 professional staff, and have active support from more than 1,350 volunteers. Each year around 12,000 schoolchildren visit our education centres. BBOWT has an annual turnover of over £6 million and receives income from membership subscriptions, grants and donations. BBOWT is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, each is a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.


Our mission – To create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside and inspire our communities to act for nature.


Our aim – To lead the way for nature’s recovery and connect people with nature, so that:


• Our soil and water resources are managed to create functioning ecosystems and wildlife rich places.

• Local communities, decision-makers, landowners and business work with and for nature.

• People recognise their dependence upon nature and its value to their mental and physical wellbeing.


Position

BBOWT and The Crown Estate have partnered to provide a centre for environmental education within Windsor Great Park. Based for most of the year within the heart of this beautiful and historic Park, this role entails working with children from pre-school age up to 16 years and their families to deliver inspiring activities that promote pro-conservation behaviours. In addition, managing an Education Support Assistant, the successful candidate will lead on the development of courses for adults and a Forest School facility.

Requirements

We are looking for an outgoing, knowledgeable educator with superlative communication skills, at least three years’ experience delivering environmental education activities (to pre-school and Primary-aged children), experience working with 11-16 years and an excellent knowledge of wildlife and habitats.

Other information

Salary: £24,700 - £26,000 starting salary, dependent on experience

Contract: Fixed Term, five years (December 2021 – December 2026)

Based: Windsor Great Park, Windsor; and Woolley Firs, Maidenhead


The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Friday 8th October 2021.

Interviews will be held on Zoom on Monday 18th October 2021 and then, for selected candidates, at The Crown Estate Offices, Windsor Great Park on Monday 25th October 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.