South East Senior Programme Officer – National Education Nature Park

Job Title: South East Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park – (hybrid/flexible working)

Location: Home-based within the South East region, with regular travel across the region, or opportuntiy to be based at RHS Wisley.

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) to 31st July 2027

Overview of the Role:

We are recruiting a South East Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park to:

• Lead the National Education Nature Park programme across South East England, 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

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