The National Forest
Outdoor Learning Officer
Outdoor Learning Officer
Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire (hybrid working)
About Us
This is a crucial moment in the development of both the National Forest and the National Forest Company, with a new 25-year vision for the National Forest, a new corporate plan for the company, and a renewed focus and purpose in light of the urgency of climate change.
200 square miles, three decades, 9 million trees planted, and forest cover having increased from 6% to 22% - we have a track record of making things happen. The National Forest is one of the boldest environmentally-led regeneration initiatives in the country, and we are now looking to expand our team to achieve our vision of connecting children and young people with the Forest and nature. We believe trees are the catalyst for change, enabling nature, society, and the economy to thrive by working together. We believe a positive future is possible – and we can show it’s happening, here and now.
We’re seeking an Outdoor Learning Officer to join our small team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary range of £31,681 - £34,279 per annum
- Annual bonus
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave
The Role
As an Outdoor Learning Officer, you will lead, and support the development of, projects which promote outdoor learning in the National Forest.
You will establish relationships with schools, education partners, funders, providers and the wider education sector. Co-ordinating support to enable schools to become more independent in their delivery of outdoor learning, you will seek to increase participation from urban schools in deprived areas.
About You
You will need:
- Experience in a relevant field or outdoor learning provision
- Experience of building strong cross-sector networks within the education and/or environment field
- Experience of project planning and management, including monitoring budgets and performance
- Proficiency in IT, including Office 365
- A degree, or equivalent
- A level three Forest Leader qualification
Webrecruit and National Forest Company are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
The closing date for this role is 2nd April 2024.
So, if you want to join us as an Outdoor Learning Officer, please apply via the button shown.
Closing Date: 02/04/2024 Location: Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire (hybrid working)