Environmental Education Officer
Environmental Education Officer
The Hive, Epping Forest
Salary: SO1
Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)
The Hive, Church Road, High Beach, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AJ
https://thehiveintheforest.co.uk/
Start date: 3 April 2023
We require an enthusiastic environmental education officer to join our team. You will lead and engage groups from Early Years to adults mainly outdoors in Epping Forest on both day and residential visits.
What we are looking for:
As an Environmental Education Officer, you will plan and deliver high quality outdoor environmental educational activities for groups from early years to post 16 as well as developing family and adult events, everything from bear hunts to A’ level ecology to corporate team building. You will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the natural world and the climate emergency enabling you lead sessions for schools and adult groups. You must be eager to learn with ongoing training provided, including Carbon Literacy training.
You will be able to work with the rest of The Hive team to assist with the work needed to develop and maintain our resources, including grounds, livestock and equipment.
The role is physically demanding and requires someone with a blend of skills and expertise, including field studies, leading workshops, bush craft, practical conservation and animal care. You will be required to work at weekends and out of hours, but at The Hive every day is different and enjoyable.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
Degree in ecology, environmental science, geography or related subject
Experience of planning and delivering high quality outdoor environmental education activities
Experience of working with children and young people
Clean DBS
Desirable:
Forest School Leader and/or bushcraft training
First aid qualification
Closing date:19th February
Interview date in person at The Hive: 27th February