Public Programmes Co-ordinator
London
About the Organisation
Our client manages green spaces across London.
They are now looking for a Public Programmes Co-ordinator to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,666 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educator with experience co-ordinating and delivering nature and heritage activities to join our client's team.
You'll have the chance to develop and deliver a wide range of programmes, inspiring visitors to engage with the wildlife and heritage of our client's beautiful sites.
Working as part of an inclusive and supportive organisation, you'll be able to grow your skills and make a real difference to the way people connect with nature.
So, if you are passionate about engaging families and adults with outdoor learning and want to work in one of the UK's most iconic green spaces, apply today!
The Role
As a Public Programmes Co-ordinator, you will plan and co-ordinate inspiring outdoor learning experiences for families and adults across our client's sites.
Developing resources and delivering activities, you will work closely with volunteers and partners to engage visitors and foster a greater understanding of nature, heritage, and wellbeing.
You will help diversify audiences and extend a warm welcome to those facing barriers to visiting.
Additionally, you will:
- Co-ordinate and deliver family activity days, walking tours, and workshops
- Supervise walking tour volunteers and freelance staff to ensure the successful running of activities
- Create and update learning resources to maintain fresh and relevant programme content
- Ensure safeguarding policies are upheld during activities
- Track participant feedback and update monitoring and evaluation records
About You
To be considered as a Public Programmes Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience delivering nature, heritage, or wellbeing activities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Experience of adapting outdoor sessions according to weather conditions, the needs of each group and other unforeseen circumstances
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver engaging sessions
Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an "Accessibility Tools" button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you.
Other organisations may call this role Learning Officer, Public Engagement Officer, or Outdoor Learning Officer.
Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Public Programmes Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.