JOB DESCRIPTION
Organisation: The Hive (Epping Forest) London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: SC5 £31,524 - £33,417
Contract Type: Full Time/Fixed Term seasonal post (7 months)
Working hours per week: 36 hours Full time including some evenings and weekends
Application Deadline: 12 Feb 2025
Proposed Interview Date(s): 25 Feb 2025
Reference:1601
About Us:
The Hive (formerly known as Suntrap), is LBWF'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.
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough, driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Seasonal Environmental Education Officer to join our team. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* 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.
Terms and conditions:
The below terms and conditions apply to this role:
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
Satisfactory declaration of interest;
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/or vulnerable adults;
Satisfactory DBS check;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. The Council is committed to meeting its equality objectives and ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.
To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Anna Gordon at Anna.Gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr