Outdoor Learning Officer

It is an exciting time to join the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) team, we have bold
ambitions for the future.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our team and help more children and young
people access the countryside. Our work with schools and communities is growing, and this new
role will enable us to expand and increase our reach. Working across the Cotswolds, the
role-holder will work in partnership with a variety of organisations to create experiences that
inspire and ignite a passion for nature.

Introduction to the Cotswolds National Landscape

The Cotswolds National Landscape is the operating name for the Cotswolds Conservation Board, an
independent organisation comprising 37 Board members nominated by the local authorities, parish
councils and the Secretary of State, Defra. A small team are employed, based at offices in
Gloucestershire, and supported by an extensive voluntary warden network. Funding for the
Board’s main budgets is provided through contributions from local authorities and Defra.

The Cotswolds National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and
it is the largest of 38 AONBs in England and Wales, covering 790 sq. miles (2038 sq. kms). It
was originally designated in 1966 and then extended in area in 1990.

The organisation has two purposes:

• to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the AONB
• to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONB

In fulfilling these purposes, the Board seeks to foster the social and economic well-being of
people living in the AONB.

Overall purpose of the role

To lead the planning and delivery of a programme of outdoor learning sessions across the
Cotswolds. The aim of the programme is to make the Cotswold National Landscape more accessible
to children and young people from all backgrounds and abilities. The role holder will work
closely with our partners; World Jungle and Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership.

Package

Salary: £24,000-£27,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time (37 hours), 3 year fixed term contract. Flexible working
requests will be considered.

Location: The operational offices in Gloucester, Bourton-on-the-Water or Upper
Rissington. NB – some remote working is permitted 

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid/remote working encouraged, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office
• Offices in attractive countryside locations

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 17 June 2024.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 8 July 2024.

Equal Opportunities 

We are working to develop a more inclusive and equal opportunities recruitment process, so
please note that an academic degree or equivalent is not an essential requirement for this
role. We will welcome supporting statements in written format, short film format, or voice
recordings. All supporting statements will be considered equally. Whatever your method, please
ensure that you demonstrate your skills, experience, and suitability – and why you want the
job.

We also welcome applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds or who are
living with health conditions or disabilities.