Outdoor learning leader jobs
Job Title: Programme Lead (Path Protection)
Team: Programmes and Delivery
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £32,239 to £48,593. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £35,635 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
Context and purpose of role
At Ramblers we work to empower the public and volunteers to take action to protect paths and access – whether claiming lost rights of way, pursuing resolutions to path problems, or objecting to changes to the definitive map. As a member of the Programmes team, the Programme Lead (Path Protection) will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of the programme across GB.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on the design, development and operational delivery of the Path Protection programme across GB.
- Create operational delivery plans – to identify milestones, monitor risks, resolve issues and manage resource requirements.
- Design and develop resources and processes to support programme implementation.
- Be responsible for managing a budget in line with programme goals and objectives.
- Be responsible for evaluation and reporting, to ensure the programme meets KPIs and delivers measurable impact.
- Manage new and existing strategic partnerships with partner organisations and those working to improve access and reduce barriers to becoming active outdoors.
- Train and support volunteers – and promote the programme more widely.
- Provide advice and guidance to the public on path protection issues.
- Engage diverse audiences from communities facing additional barriers to getting outdoors, to senior stakeholders including funders and other strategic external partners.
- Directly deliver Path Protection events to support the continued development and co-production of the programme.
- Work closely with Nations Directors, Community Development Officers and the Fundraising team to secure the support required to sustain and grow the programme.
- Ensure robust risk management systems are in place to ensure the safety of participants.
- Ensure programme compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Review the programme annually to identify lessons learned or areas for development to drive continuous improvement.
Other
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development.
- Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.
The person
Knowledge and Experience
- Programme management experience – including responsibility for planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience providing advice to a variety of stakeholders and managing casework.
- Experience recruiting and managing partners and volunteers.
- Experience designing and delivering a training programme – working with participants to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience of successfully working with fundraising colleagues to secure funding to sustain and scale a programme.
- Knowledge of the potential barriers to participation in outdoor recreation.
- Experience managing relationships with strategic stakeholders.
- An understanding of rights of way law and practice.
Skills and Leadership
- Ability to develop, introduce and champion new ways of working as an expert on path protection initiatives.
- Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills – with an ability to convey information clearly to a range of different audiences.
- Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals.
- Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach.
- Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Personal Attributes
- Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.
- Able to engage diverse audiences, including community partners and senior decision makers.
- Flexible and able to develop strong, collaborative team relationships.
- Entrepreneurial approach to developing and growing innovative projects.
- Flexible and resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home as required.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Project Officer, Safer School Journeys - Wakefield
North and Midlands
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Ref: 23REC
Part-Time 30 hours per week, or 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Flexible / Leeds Hub
About the role
Join Sustrans’ Active Journeys team and help shape healthier, happier communities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling a natural choice for everyday journeys.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools and local communities across the North and Midlands, identifying ways to transform streets and public spaces into safer, more welcoming environments for active travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver behaviour change projects and activities that promote walking, wheeling, and cycling within schools and local communities.
- Plan, organise and deliver (with urban design team) co-design sessions for pupils, parents and the wider school community.
- Build strong, effective relationships with local leaders, authorities, and other key stakeholders.
- Supervise and mentor colleagues and volunteers involved in project delivery.
The are two roles available, one role at 22.5 hours per week and the other role at 30 hours per week.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You will have experience working with children and young people in both school and community settings. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing inequalities, along with knowledge of safety management and risk assessment procedures.
Skills and abilities required include
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
- Ability to manage your own workload effectively and independently
- Proven ability to motivate, support, and mentor others
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well as part of a team and build strong, meaningful relationships
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 27 July 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 04 August 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Education Officer
£30,851 - £32,258 + 7% pension contribution
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
35 hours per week
Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: 9am on Monday 28 July
Interviews will be held on: Interview 1: Monday 4 August
Nature has the power to transform children’s lives: boosting wellbeing; improving physical health and building vital learning skills. At the same time, we face urgent environmental challenges, and we must equip young people with the knowledge, curiosity, and confidence to be part of the solution. By 2030, we want one in four schools in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to be taking meaningful action for nature. To achieve this, both children and school staff need a strong connection to nature and the confidence to take learning outdoors. We are building a strong partnership with schools to help nurture this connection - supporting teachers to deliver meaningful outdoor learning experiences that teach in, about, and for nature.
To achieve this ambitious goal, we’re seeking an experienced and motivated Education Officer to take ownership of our work with schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about outdoor education and conservation who thrives on empowering others to create change.
What you will be doing:
We're looking for someone to work with Primary and Secondary schools, directly with children and with teachers, to embed nature-based learning across the curriculum. You will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality educational sessions, training teachers, and championing outdoor learning.
Who we are looking for:
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You have a personal connection to nature and believe that connecting others to nature plays a key role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies.
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Experience of teaching or delivering education / training sessions. Ideally with a background in teaching, outdoor learning, or Forest School.
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You have a proven ability to provide effective teacher training and inspire staff across primary and secondary settings. You are confident building relationships with teachers and senior school leaders, mentoring them to embed outdoor learning.
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You have a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion - taking on Designated Safeguarding Lead for under 18s.
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Ideally, you hold a current outdoor first aid qualification.
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A full driving licence and the confidence to drive different vehicles is essential for this role.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
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25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
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Salary sacrifice benefits
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Life assurance
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Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
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Enhanced Sick Pay
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Flexible working policy
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff discounts
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Employee away days
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Coaching
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Support with training and development to assist career progression
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Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
Safeguarding:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level
No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About The Role
An exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
In this role you will lead the development of our educational hub making use of our unique setting and offerings of animal husbandry, gardening and therapeutic activities to support the learning experience and personal and social development of children and young people and community groups particularly for those experiencing educational disadvantages.
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, volunteers and our wider community. To engage with the local community by providing outdoor learning opportunities and promote environmental awareness. To increase the outreach of our educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners.
Main Responsibilities
Programme Leadership and Delivery
· Promote, deliver and staff a range of educational programmes at Vauxhall City Farm focusing on farming, animal care, food production, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
· Create engaging, accessible programmes in line with the National Curriculum, with a focus on reaching under-represented groups and people with additional needs.
· Lead the facilitation of inclusive, interactive and engaging workshops.
· Design and conduct formative and summative assessments to measure the impact of educational programmes.
· Use assessments, data and feedback to measure the impact of education programmes. Prepare reports for funders, trustees, and partners.
· Create high quality educational resources to support on-site and outreach learning.
· Work across teams to enhance the educational interpretation across The Farm to support learning for a wide audience.
Staff Management
· Recruit, train, support and supervise education staff and freelance workers.
· Foster a culture of continuous professional development and excellence in teaching practice.
Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
· Design, develop and manage outreach programmes to schools and community organisations.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, educational institutions, and community groups in Lambeth and surrounding boroughs.
· Attend education-related meetings and forums, representing Vauxhall City Farm.
Administration and Operations
· Oversee the administration and logistics of all education programmes and outreach activities.
· Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to strategic direction.
· Develop and maintain systems to ensure efficient scheduling, delivery and tracking of all activities.
· Work closely with the Marketing team to promote educational programmes, events, and activities.
· Prepare and manage the Education budget.
· Identify relevant funding opportunities that align with the organisation's goals and projects, supporting the application and project development process.
Safeguarding and Compliance
· Ensure all activities follow Vauxhall City Farm’s policies and procedures, especially in relation to equal opportunities, health and safety, and child protection.
· Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety requirements for visiting groups are met and maintained to a high standard.
Other Duties
· Foster a culture of organisation wide learning.
· Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
· Carry out other duties as required to support the wider work of Vauxhall City Farm.
Person Specification
Essential:
· Proven experience as an educator (minimum of 2 years)
· Experience of working with the 8-18+ year age groups.
· Understanding of diversity and the varied needs of children/young people and families.
· Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating educational programmes for children and/or young people.
· Experience of leading workshops or informal education sessions in outdoor, farm, or community settings.
· Experience of managing or supervising staff, freelance workers or volunteers.
· Experience of developing partnerships with schools and community organisations.
· Experience with programme evaluation and using data to demonstrate impact.
· Experience of managing bookings, administration and logistics for public programmes.
· The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations, workshops and public-facing activities.
· Interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages.
· Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· The ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense.
· Computer literate – with the ability to use basic software such as Word, Excel, Email etc.
Desirable:
· Teaching Qualification
· Forest School Leader Certification
· First Aid certification
· An enthusiasm for environmental conservation and sustainable development.
· Full Drivers Licence
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fresh Futures is happy to announce a vacancy with an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a pipeline of existing and prospective corporate supporters, with an aim to shape meaningful collaborations that make a real difference.
Established over 50 years ago, Fresh Futures is a regional charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people and their families. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.
Hours of Work: This role is offered at 30 hours per week. However, we are open to discussing slightly reduced hours, flexible working patterns, or a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). If you are interested in alternative working arrangements, please outline your ideal working pattern in your covering email when submitting your application
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,249.40 FTE (will be pro rata when hours confirmed)
Base: Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 5:00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 31st July 2025
Purpose of the job
Why the job exists and overall responsibility
- Income generation through a diverse range of sources including but not limited to corporate and community fundraising and grants and trust applications
- Delivery of marketing and communications across the charity
- Line management of an officer with responsibility for fundraising and communication activities
- Budget management for projects and campaigns
- Internal and external event delivery
- Management and project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
- Involvement in volunteering activities
- Contribute to delivery and development of the Fundraising and Engagement Strategy
Main Activities
Income Generation:
- Build multi-year corporate relationships that generate income and gifts in-kind by creating and maintaining an active pipeline
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for new partnerships and funding streams
- Manage a portfolio of partners and fundraisers, ensuring effective communication and stewardship
- Prepare and submit funding applications and reports in a timely manner
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery and reporting
- Ensure the CRM system is updated regularly to reflect activities and report to KPIs set by the Head of Income and Engagement
Marketing and Communications:
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of key marketing materials across multiple channels and audiences
- Maintain accurate records of activity and performance, generating regular performance reports
- Work collaboratively cross team to ensure delivery of all elements relating to projects and campaigns across the charity
- Develop audience approach content for social media and disseminate in a timely manner, supporting all teams marketing needs
- Responsibility for development and updates to websites across Fresh Futures
- Explore new marketing channels and build external marketing partnerships offering in-kind support
- Write press releases and deliver media interviews representing the charity, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Line Management:
- Manage an officer working within the income and engagement team to effectively deliver all aspects of their role
- Work closely with Managers to ensure they are receiving the support they need from the Income and Engagement team
- Plan team delivery alongside the other Income and Engagement Manager to manage work allocation and delivery effectively within the team
Budgets:
- Assist the Head of Income and Engagement with the preparation of budgets
- Responsible for the management of specific project or campaign budgets,
- ensuring costs are always monitored and income targets are met (where appropriate)
Internal and external event delivery:
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
- liaison with suppliers, and attendees
- Build partnerships and attend external events to represent Fresh Futures and raise awareness of the charity
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including liaison with suppliers, speakers and attendees
- Oversee event budgets as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Volunteer delivery:
- Design and deliver presentations to third-sector organisations, businesses, and universities to showcase and promote Fresh Futures
- Work with the leadership team in supporting Fresh Futures’ vision for the future and create appropriate volunteering opportunities to support the vision and strategy moving forward
Discrete project and campaign delivery:
- Manage key fundraising projects or campaigns in a timely manner
- Oversee budgets and meet income targets, where appropriate
- Manage junior staff members or temp workers to deliver projects or campaigns effectively and within the designated timescale
- Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns or projects using appropriate project management tools, including but not limited to the CRM system
Strategy:
- Support the Head of Income and Engagement and the SLT in developing the
- strategic direction for the Income and Engagement team
- Work within the team to delivery the Income and Engagement Strategy
- Manage junior members of the team to deliver key aspects of the strategy as identified to sit within their remit
Knowledge, training and experience required
- Experience working within the voluntary sector generating income and running fundraising campaigns
- Experience of Canva, CRM systems, social media scheduling platforms useful
- Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
- Experience working with a range of external partners including from the commercial sector
Key personal characteristics
- Flexible and reliable
- Team player
- Target driven
- Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.