Senior Programme Officer (London) - National Education Nature Park

Senior Programme Officer (London) - National Education Nature Park

Posted 2 weeks ago by Royal Horticultural Society

£34,288 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park in London will lead initiatives to enhance participation in nature-based education across schools and educational settings. This role involves managing a regional Programme Officer, building partnerships, and delivering engagement strategies focused on biodiversity and climate education. The position also includes budget management and facilitating workshops for educators and young people. The role is home-based with regular travel across the London region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the National Education Nature Park programme across London, increasing participation in schools and education settings
  • Manage and support a regional Programme Officer, including performance, development and wellbeing
  • Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, local authorities, NGOs and environmental networks
  • Deliver a regional engagement strategy aligned with national KPIs on biodiversity, climate education and wellbeing
  • Be a passionate advocate for nature-based learning, sustainability, biodiversity gain and green skills for children and young people
  • Manage a regional budget, travel planning and reporting, ensuring compliance and audit requirements
  • Facilitate workshops, training and events for educators, children and young people
  • Provide expert guidance on outdoor learning, horticulture, biodiversity and environmental education resources

Key Skills:

  • Experience in programme management and education
  • Strong communication and partnership-building skills
  • Knowledge of biodiversity, climate education, and sustainability
  • Ability to manage budgets and compliance requirements
  • Experience in facilitating workshops and training
  • Passion for nature-based learning and environmental education

Salary (Rate): £34,288.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Overview of the Role: We are recruiting a London Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park to: Lead the National Education Nature Park programme across London, increasing participation in schools and education settings Manage and support a regional Programme Officer, including performance, development and wellbeing Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, local authorities, NGOs and environmental networks Deliver a regional engagement strategy aligned with national KPIs on biodiversity, climate education and wellbeing Be a passionate advocate for nature-based learning, sustainability, biodiversity gain and green skills for children and young people Manage a regional budget, travel planning and reporting, ensuring compliance and audit requirements Facilitate workshops, training and events for educators, children and young people Provide expert guidance on outdoor learning, horticulture, biodiversity and environmental education resources To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet. And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits. Location: Home-based within the London region, with regular travel across the region, or opportunity to be based at RHS Vincent Square. Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2027 Safeguarding and Inclusion The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.