Location
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre near Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, with delivery across South Essex Nature Discovery Centres.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£27,444 per annum

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join Essex Wildlife Trust as an Education and Community Engagement Officer based at Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre. You will deliver both formal and informal nature-based learning programmes to a diverse range of audiences, promoting the Trust’s work. Your role will include delivering education programmes for school groups of all ages, including popular KS4 and KS5 sessions, as well as planning and delivering engaging activities for children, families, and young people through informal learning programmes such as Nature Tots and Babies, after school clubs, birthday parties, and school holiday events. You will work alongside the Wilder Learning team in a dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring environment, supporting delivery across multiple sites in South Essex. This role offers a unique chance to make a difference to wildlife and people, helping to build Essex Wildlife Trust’s profile as a leading provider of county-based outdoor education.

Experience
Prior experience in wildlife conservation or environmental science is desirable, along with experience in delivering formal or informal education sessions and leading groups.

About you
You will be passionate about wildlife and nature, with highly developed organisational and relational skills. You should enjoy delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities within a safe environment and share our commitment to widening access to nature. A driven and energetic approach to your work is essential.

Qualifications
A Level 3 Forest School qualification is desirable but not essential. A strong passion for wildlife and nature education is essential for this role.