The Hive (formerly known as Suntrap), is London Borough of Waltham Forest's environmental education centre nestled within 7 acres of blissful woodland and buzzing habitats in Epping Forest. Since 1967 we've welcomed schools from early years to A level, families and community groups to explore the natural environment under the guidance of our expert staff. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Seasonal Environmental Education Officer to join our team for our busiest months of the year. This entry-level position involves assisting with the planning and (following training) independent delivery of high-quality environmental education activities, primarily outdoors, aimed at children and young people. The Seasonal Environmental Education Officer will contribute to fostering an understanding of the climate and ecological emergency, ensuring safety during activities, and supporting outreach sessions in schools and community venues. You will have a knowledge and understanding of the natural world and be willing to continually learn. The job is based on site at The Hive IG10 4AJ (there is unfortunately no public transport access to site). The role is offered as a fixed term contract for 7 months to support the running of the centre at the busiest time of the year. We are looking for : A passion for environmental education. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team. Basic understanding of environmental issues. Flexibility to work weekends and out-of-hours. We can offer: The beautiful natural environment in which to workA small and supportive team working closely togetherA fantastic opportunity to learn and develop skills in environmental educationTraining in areas of interest from Carbon Literacy to nature based wellbeing.