Education Officer

A unique opportunity to join a successful and growing conservation charity! 

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (the Trust) is looking for a part-time Education Officer to
assist with the development and delivery of our education work. Education, across all age
groups, is a priority at the Trust and we aim to ensure that high quality bumblebee education
is available to all.

If you are passionate about nature and enjoy communicating with a range of audiences, in
exciting and creative ways, this role could offer you a wonderful opportunity to help reverse
the decline in bumblebees, develop your skills, and share your passion.

You will have the opportunity to support the team in a number of important ways, including,
working with schools, across the UK, creating engaging resources, working with volunteers, and
a range of other exciting education projects.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the role.

This is a part-time post for 28 hours per week. Some overtime work may be required and a
flexitime system is in place.

This post will be employed on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role. Access to good
transport links is essential as there will be a requirement for occasional travel for meetings
and events, at locations across the UK. Some events will require overnight stays.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. This means that whilst seeking employment or
during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all
persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion
or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status. 

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want
to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through
the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

The closing date is 5pm on Monday 5th August 2024. Applications may close before the deadline,
so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To discuss the post informally, or to discuss additional adjustment needs to the recruitment
process, please contact [email protected]

First phase interviews are likely to take place
on Thursday 15th August 2024. Interviews will be held online. 

Second phase interview likely to
take place on Thursday 22nd August 2024. Interviews will be held online. 

There is an
expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Applicants are required to have an existing right to work in the UK