Environmental Education Officer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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 peopleClean DBS

Desirable:

Forest School Leader and/or bushcraft trainingFirst aid qualification

Closing date: 19th February

Interview date in person at The Hive: 27th FebruaryStart date: 3rd April

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Emma at thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk.