Learning Officer (15 month contract) Flexible

BBOWT has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

The Learning Officer will help nature recover by engaging, children, young people and adults in nature based activities.

You will join our Learning Team to deliver a series of different events at the Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. You’ll be part of a wider team of colleagues delivering environmental education and activities to encourage others to act for nature.

What you’ll be doing;

• To assist in the delivery of inspiring education programmes to primary and secondary ages children and young people
• To assist in the delivery and planning of Nature Tots outdoor toddler groups
• To support, plan and deliver events for our adult learning provision
• Develop informative and educational resources across a variety of media to promote nature connection and our activities, such as the creation of posters and other written content
• Assist with upkeep of education areas as required

What we’re looking for;

• Someone who is skilled at designing and delivering environmental education or other educational activities for children, young people and adults, including primary and secondary aged groups

• The ability to work with a range of people from different backgrounds, age groups and communities
• The ability to liaise with external facilitators
• Someone who is able to apply their creativity to planning programming and resources
• The ability to engage and effectively communicate with volunteers
• Competence in use of MS Office functions such as Word and Outlook and Excel

This post will be DBS checked at enhanced level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Pension (salary exchange) with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all (SEED)
• Well-being initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders across BBOWT, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access and a YuLife benefit package with free will writing, a variety of discounts and ability to claim vouchers to use in a wide range of stores when you redeem YuPoints earned by being active or meditation sessions.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support and personal development

For full details, please read the job description and T&Cs below. To apply, please follow the application link.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 04/12/23 Interviews will take place on 14/12/23.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Adjustments could include us providing the questions in an alternative format, providing extra time for assessments. We are also very happy to make adjustments for interview, which could include aspects such as lighting, physical access or simply making us aware when you arrive where it would be best for you to sit.

Contact us on recruitment@bbowt.org.uk if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the selection stages, including completing your application form.

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised and scored by a panel of reviewers.

You’ll also be asked for information about your background, anything you feel comfortable sharing will be anonymised and will not be shared as part of the selection process, it will only be used to help us understand how we are performing against our equal opportunities metrics. All candidates will receive feedback on their application.

To find out more about what we do please visit our website.