Job Description

Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025
Salary: 25,950 - 26,700 FTE (20,760 - 21,360 pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, The Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2BY (access is via Forest Gate off the A332 between Windsor and Ascot)
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The Learning Officer will help nature recover by enabling people to connect to, and act for, nature. You'll be part of an energetic and highly committed team of environmental educators working across a number of sites. Through a varied range of programmes, you will use your skills to raise understanding, awareness and love of wildlife in children and adults.

Contact details

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Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk

Learning Officer

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Salary:

25,950 - 26,700 FTE (20,760 - 21,360 pro rata)

Contract:

Part-time, fixed term until 31st October 2026

Hours:

28 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based:

Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre.



The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust 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 enabling people to connect to, and act for, nature. You'll be part of an energetic and highly committed team of environmental educators working across a number of sites. Through a varied range of programmes, you will use your skills to raise understanding, awareness and love of wildlife in children and adults.

What you'll be doing

Planning and delivering day-long, outdoor, curriculum-focused sessions for Early Years and Primary-aged children Planning and delivering sessions for toddlers, young people and family events and trails, including in the school holidays and some weekend working Supporting the continued upkeep & development of the Centre's building, facilities and resource and effective collaboration between the Crown Estate and BBOWT Administration of the learning programmes Cross-team liaison, within BBOWT and between BBOWT and the Crown Estate Supporting the upkeep & development of the Centre's building, facilities and resources Managing volunteers

What we're looking for

An in-depth understanding of appropriate learning and communication styles in order to work effectively with people from different age groups and backgrounds, particularly primary-aged children Skills and knowledge to plan and deliver environmental education activities for Early Years, Primary and Secondary-aged children The ability to work independently and with a range of people, from all backgrounds Strong organisational skills Willingness to work weekends (initially up to 2 weekend days a month) Ability to lead volunteers

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and young people. Therefore, the successful applicant for this position will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



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, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme * Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development