Environmental Education Leader - Nottingham, United Kingdom - YMCA Robin Hood Group

YMCA Robin Hood Group
YMCA Robin Hood Group
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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YMCA Robin Hood Group delivers bespoke sessions and programmes for schools, community organisations, young people, charities and any other group or club that would like to get outside and sample the wonders of the outdoors.


Our Outdoor Education team specialises in taking groups of young people and individuals with disabilities into the great outdoors to enjoy a range of invigorating activities while developing personal skills, team-building and having a great time.


We are looking for an Environmental Education Leader to deliver an environmental education programme to run alongside outdoor educational activities delivered to schools, colleges and other young people in Nottinghamshire.

The programme will include Environmental learning, conservation work and some outdoor activities

We have funding to deliver this programme for the next 6 months working 30 hours per week (4 days).

We hope to be able to secure more funding to deliver this programme next year but it is too early to be able to confirm the future position of this programme.


Your role will mainly involve:

  • Engaging young people and their families (with particular reference to those from disadvantaged communities) with an innovative, practical and fun environmental educational programme
  • Ensure quality and good practice during all project activities
  • Deliver nationally recognized qualifications to young people attending programmes
  • To teach and deliver environmental activities enthusiastically and provide inspirational leadership.
  • Assisting with management of equipment and resources maintaining all health and safety requirements and guidelines for proper equipment use.
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Making sure that the voice and influence of young people is promoted within the programme and that young people play an active part in programme development.
About You


You will be an experienced and passionate Environmental Education Leader looking for an opportunity to deliver inspiring and exciting environmental and outdoor education.


You will need an understanding of safeguarding and if you have experience of working with disadvantaged young people this would be an advantage.

However, we are happy to support your development in this role through day to day coaching and formal qualifications.

Due to the logistics of this role, it would be preferred that you will have and a full, clean mini-bus license (D1 category) as well as a valid First Aid certificate


You will have relevant experience of delivery within an environmental education setting as well as specific experience of face-to-face work with young people in an environmental education setting.

If you have previously had experience of operating environmental award schemes this would be highly advantageous.


Experience of running environmental projects for a variety of groups especially challenging young people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities would be fantastic so you are able to quickly and effectively start delivering our programme.


We are incredibly well respected in the provision of outdoor and environmental education and are constantly working to secure additional funding to deliver programme we are both exceptionally proud of but also confident make a positive impact on the lives of the children, young people and adults we work with.

Whilst we cannot make any assurance, we would like to hope there will be an opportunity to continue working with us beyond the initial 6 months contract term.


If you are looking to work for an organisation who cares about you and your wellbeing, the YMCA prides itself on the package of wellbeing we support all our employees.

At YMCA Robin Hood Group, you will have many additional benefits, including but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive well-being package
  • Cashback private medical and dental policy
  • Generous holiday entitlement increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years
  • Regular ongoing training
  • Subsidised childcare and holiday clubs
  • Workplace pension
  • Pastoral support
  • Excellent opportunities for development and progression in an exciting expanding organisation.
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