Trainee Assistant Education and Engagement Officer

Part Time – 28 Hours per Week

Salary: £21,840.00 pro rata gross per annum

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Blashford Lakes, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PJ

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’

Our future has to be wilder!

We are seeking a Trainee Assistant Education and Engagement Officer to join our cause.

This is an exciting time to join the Advocacy & Engagement team, looking into different ways of engaging and supporting people to take action for nature. You will be assisting the Engagement Officer onsite, to support and lead the education and engagement offer. This includes teaching and leading environmental activities with a wide variety of groups, from preschool to A level, youth groups to adult special interest groups and the public. The role will work onsite at Blashford Lakes, also supporting education settings to learn and grow their own spaces for nature, through our Wilder Schools programme. You will come away from the traineeship with skills in leading groups, managing facilities, working with the public, creating and running events, first aid and water safety training and supervising volunteers.

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.

Closing date: 12 January 2025

Interviews: 23 / 24 January 2025

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact tash.stewart@iris.co.uk to discuss this further and understand other options.

So what do we offer to our employees?

Well most importantly you get to work in one of the most magnificent parts of the UK! Here in Hampshire we have globally important wetlands around the coastline of the Solent and medieval heathland landscapes in the New Forest. Our thriving cities and suburbs are surrounded by exceptional places for wildlife including gin-clear chalk rivers, flower-rich grasslands and ancient woodlands. And our jewel in the crown is the Isle of Wight where you can walk all day across downland turf and along spectacular cliffs. That’s our working environment and you could share it with us!

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of who we are and what we do – they propel our culture and shape our priorities, beliefs, and actions. They underpin the decisions we make and are fundamental to how we treat one another and our stakeholders.

Passion

We are inspired by our love for nature and driven by our cause. We are relentless in the pursuit of our Vision and Mission. 

Integrity

Honesty and ethics underpin our work. We understand that our individual and collective actions form the essence of our reputation and trustworthiness as an environmental NGO. 

Respect

We value our people and treat everyone with dignity and professionalism. 

Inclusion

Collectively and as individuals we recognise that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed.

Commitment

We are committed to doing our best for each other and for nature. We persevere through difficulties and setbacks, maintaining our commitment even in the face of challenges. 

Collaboration

We support each other and our stakeholders. We feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

Excellence

We are committed to continuous improvement, adapting, and evolving to meet and exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.

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