Seasonal Learning Officer (Bucks), 14 hrs/ wk (30854) Tring, England
Learning Officer – College Lake
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is the only charity working to safeguard wildlife and natural landscapes across the three counties. BBOWT is part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, which means our work has a bigger impact, making a difference for wildlife beyond our three counties. Our ‘Wilder’ plan for 2021-2026 sets one simple overarching aim: to create more nature everywhere for everyone. To do this, we need to inspire people to take action and do all we can to restore wilder landscapes. Job Purpose To plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes and events at College Lake education centre from arrival to departure. Reporting Line Reports directly to Senior Learning Officer (Bucks). Employee Management This post has no line reports. Budgetary Responsibilities This post has no budgetary responsibilities. Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes throughout the process up to and including departure from the activity or event. Develop and support the delivery of educationally themed events and activities at College Lake. Support Learning team volunteers. Assist with general administrative tasks. Assist with upkeep of education resources as required. Support in the nurturing of BBOWT’s relationship with schools. Undertake training agreed with line manager. Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and systems. Represent the Trust in a professional manner and act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation. Ensure that all health and safety obligations are met in all aspects of the role, particularly the implementation of Child Welfare and Safety Code of Practice. Demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours of Connect; Grow; Lead by Example; Positivity; and Conscious Inclusion. Promote a culture of membership recruitment within the team. Any other duties as delegated by the line manager, Director or Chief Executive. Person Specification In-depth understanding of appropriate learning and communication styles. Ability to engage a wide range of audiences in varied settings and impart key concepts. Well-developed IT skills with a working knowledge and understanding of MS Office functions such as Word, Excel, Outlook. Excellent planning and organisation skills. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours. Able to effectively communicate curriculum-linked information to school-aged learners; early years through to A-level. An excellent knowledge of wildlife and habitats. * means that the certification must be achieved within 6 months of being appointed in post (if not already qualified). The candidate appointed will receive appropriate training and two opportunities to pass assessments to ensure that they meet the criteria. The training and assessments will take place within the probationary period or a longer period if agreed by the Trust. A consistent failure to achieve an adequate standard in tests is likely to mean that the employment will be terminated. Measurements of Success Positive feedback from schools and activity participants. Successful delivery of education programmes. Amount of supervision required. Completion of tasks on schedule and to expected standards. This post will be DBS checked at enhanced level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.
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Learning Officer – College Lake
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is the only charity working to safeguard wildlife and natural landscapes across the three counties. BBOWT is part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, which means our work has a bigger impact, making a difference for wildlife beyond our three counties. Our ‘Wilder’ plan for 2021-2026 sets one simple overarching aim: to create more nature everywhere for everyone. To do this, we need to inspire people to take action and do all we can to restore wilder landscapes. Job Purpose To plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes and events at College Lake education centre from arrival to departure. Reporting Line Reports directly to Senior Learning Officer (Bucks). Employee Management This post has no line reports. Budgetary Responsibilities This post has no budgetary responsibilities. Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage and deliver inspiring education programmes throughout the process up to and including departure from the activity or event. Develop and support the delivery of educationally themed events and activities at College Lake. Support Learning team volunteers. Assist with general administrative tasks. Assist with upkeep of education resources as required. Support in the nurturing of BBOWT’s relationship with schools. Undertake training agreed with line manager. Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and systems. Represent the Trust in a professional manner and act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation. Ensure that all health and safety obligations are met in all aspects of the role, particularly the implementation of Child Welfare and Safety Code of Practice. Demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours of Connect; Grow; Lead by Example; Positivity; and Conscious Inclusion. Promote a culture of membership recruitment within the team. Any other duties as delegated by the line manager, Director or Chief Executive. Person Specification In-depth understanding of appropriate learning and communication styles. Ability to engage a wide range of audiences in varied settings and impart key concepts. Well-developed IT skills with a working knowledge and understanding of MS Office functions such as Word, Excel, Outlook. Excellent planning and organisation skills. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours. Able to effectively communicate curriculum-linked information to school-aged learners; early years through to A-level. An excellent knowledge of wildlife and habitats. * means that the certification must be achieved within 6 months of being appointed in post (if not already qualified). The candidate appointed will receive appropriate training and two opportunities to pass assessments to ensure that they meet the criteria. The training and assessments will take place within the probationary period or a longer period if agreed by the Trust. A consistent failure to achieve an adequate standard in tests is likely to mean that the employment will be terminated. Measurements of Success Positive feedback from schools and activity participants. Successful delivery of education programmes. Amount of supervision required. Completion of tasks on schedule and to expected standards. This post will be DBS checked at enhanced level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.
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