Job Description

About Us

Set in the beautiful hills overlooking Colwyn Bay, the

Welsh Mountain Zoo

is home to a diverse collection of animals from around the world. As one of Wales's most loved visitor attractions and a mission to

bring conservation to life

, we inspire thousands of visitors every year to care about wildlife and the natural world.

We're looking for a passionate and creative

Education Officer

to join our dedicated team and help us deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences to schools, families, and community groups.

The Role

As our

Education Officer

, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering educational programmes that inspire people of all ages to understand and protect wildlife. You'll design and lead talks, workshops, and activities both on-site and through outreach initiatives, ensuring they align with the national curriculum and the Zoo's conservation mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver, and evaluate a range of educational sessions for school and community groups. Create engaging educational materials, resources, and interpretation content. Support the development of public talks, events, and visitor learning opportunities. Work closely with animal and marketing teams to communicate key messages via the website and social channels. Assist with the coordination of education volunteers and placement students. Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and evaluation.

About You

You'll be an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for wildlife and conservation education. You'll enjoy working with diverse audiences and have a flair for making learning fun, accessible, and memorable.

Essential Requirements:

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as zoology, biology, environmental science, as well as holding or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification. Strong presentation and communication skills. Knowledge of conservation, biodiversity, and animal welfare issues. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

Experience developing curriculum-linked educational resources. Experience delivering educational sessions in a zoo, museum, school, or environmental setting. Knowledge of the Welsh Curriculum and ability to deliver in both English and Welsh (desirable but not essential). First Aid and safeguarding training.

Why Join Us?

Work in one of the most scenic zoological settings in the UK. Be part of a team making a real difference to wildlife conservation. Opportunities for professional development and training. Staff benefits including zoo entry (for you and your family), free parking, uniform, staff discounts, training and development, employee wellbeing programme, company sick pay, and pension scheme (after qualifying service).

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply" on Indeed, or alternatively send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@welshmountainzoo.org.

Your cover letter should explain why you'd like to join our team and how you meet the "About You " criteria listed above.

Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,585.00-28,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025