Naturedays at Aigas

Education Officer

Salary: £28,080+ pa – full-time position

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025

We are looking for a talented educator with a passion for inspiring people to love the natural world, feel included, and realise their potential.

The role

The Education Officer will join a small team who facilitate inclusive, fun outdoor learning programmes for young people and adults at Aigas Field Centre, in school grounds, and in green spaces across the Highlands of Scotland. They will design and create activities that engage learners with diverse needs and interests. As well as assisting with administration and fundraising, they will be responsible for our social media output. This is a full-time permanent position and involves some evening shifts and occasional early morning starts.

The candidate

We would love to hear from a diverse range of applicants. If your skills or experience do not quite match the criteria below but you think you would be a great fit for Naturedays, please get in touch anyway.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:

• A friendly, inclusive attitude and a genuine interest in people. They will appreciate and value a broad range of participants.
• Passion and curiosity about the natural world and an interest in learning. Awareness of conservation issues, particularly in the Highlands.
• At least a year of experience working with children and young people. This can include voluntary or unpaid work. Experience of working with neurodivergent people and those with different learning and communication needs would be beneficial, as would awareness of the Scottish education system.
• A reasonable level of fitness and mobility. They will be able to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions while being responsible for others.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and affinity for connecting with people of different neurotypes, ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Enjoy working in a small team, as well as independently.
• Full driving license. Experience driving a variety of vehicles would be beneficial.

  
For more information about the job and our criteria, click here

Closing Date: 13/10/2025  Location: Beauly, Inverness-shire