Environmental Play Project Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Oasis Children's Venture

Oasis Children's Venture

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Environmental Play Project Coordinator

35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days, £30,000 per annum
Tuesday to Saturday - Term Time | Monday to Friday

Holidays

We are looking for an exceptional, creative and passionate Environmental Play Project Coordinator to work for a fantastic charity offering fun and inclusive play opportunities for disabled and non-disabled children.

You will be based in Stockwell, SW8 2PD but may be required to work at other sites if needed.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To deliver Environmental Play activity sessions at Oasis Adventure Playground
To engage local schools in Environmental Education and Forest School activities at the Adventure Playground.
To review and update the organisation's Environmental Policy and procedures in collaboration with other key stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
External

Represent Oasisplay to the public, external stakeholders and interested parties as required.

Development
To develop a model for delivering Environmental play activities at Oasis Adventure Playground; To develop a model for Environmental Education opportunities at Oasis Adventure Playground.

Facilities

Support the maintenance of facilities.

Staff

Consult and work with the Play Project Manager at Oasis Adventure Playground to develop the new activities; Support play workers to engage in environmental play activities and develop skills and knowledge relating to the natural world and environmental issues.; To work closely with the gardener and other site development workers to help improve the site for wildlife.
Offsite trips and visits for children and young people
Ensure these are thoroughly planned and efficiently and safely run.

Users

Develop, organise and deliver a range of environmental play activities at Oasis Adventure Playground; Develop, organise and deliver a range of environmental Education activities for school groups at Oasis Adventure Playground.
Policies and Code of Practice
Maintain and disseminate Oasis's agreed policies and Code of Practice, and propose any changes to these to the Director.
Administration and financial control
Ensure that the general administration and financial control of the Environmental Play Project; Record, track and report on Environmental Play activities each month; Provide the Management Committee with regular reports in the agreed for; With other senior staff, plan and manage special events both at the projects and off site.

Fundraising

Contribute towards fundraising activity when necessary and lead on initiatives that support inclusive play services at Oasis.

Person Specification:

Significant experience of developing and leading inclusive play based projects in informal outdoor settings. ( ESSENTIAL)

An ability to communicate effectively with children and young people from different backgrounds, who have different experiences, interests and abilities.

( ESSENTIAL)

An understanding and ability to deliver inclusive National Curriculum linked environmental education activities. ( ESSENTIAL)

The capacity to work collaboratively with the Community Play Project manager at Oasis Adventure Playground. ( ESSENTIAL)

Ability to manage the administration, IT, HR, health and safety related to the project and undertake direct work with disabled children and young people.

( ESSENTIAL)

Effective presentation skills, both verbal and written. ( ESSENTIAL)

Willingness to work unsocial hours when the need arises. ( ESSENTIAL)

Full driving licence. (DESIRABLE)

Special Requirements
This job will require an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Oasisplay is an inclusive employer and welcomes disabled people. Please get in touch if you have any support or communication needs you would like to discuss with us.

Closing date:
Friday 22nd September 2023 at 12pm
no later

Salary:
£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: