Description Abbeycroft Address: Across West Suffolk and Babergh, Suffolk Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0444 Are you passionate about connecting communities with nature and empowering people through outdoor learning? We’re looking for a motivated and visionary Communities and Outdoor Education Manager to lead our outdoor education team in innovative programmes that promote health, wellbeing, and inclusion within outdoor spaces. We’re looking for someone who is experienced in outdoor education, community development and stakeholder engagement. A confident leader with excellent communication and project management skills. Committed to equity, inclusion, and the power of nature to transform lives. Skilled in partnership working and managing grant funded projects. Knowledgeable about safeguarding, risk management, and outdoor learning best practices and safeguarding. Your responsibilities As Communities and Outdoor Education Manager, you’ll be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating a range of outdoor education and community engagement initiatives as well as overseeing our food education programmes. You’ll work collaboratively with schools, local organisations, and local authority partners to create accessible, inspiring experiences in green spaces that support physical and mental wellbeing. You will need the ability to work between the hours of 7am – 8pm a DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post. Qualifications: Relevant Outdoor Education qualifications (essential) Forest School qualifications (desirable) Health Coaching Qualification (desirable). We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and registered Charity- with a £11 million turnover and all profits are reinvested in the services we provide. We generate £7.8 million of Social Value per annum in West Suffolk wards alone and we work as part of the wider ‘Suffolk System’ as a willing and trusted partner to complement existing services and activity. We manage 12 facilities on behalf of West Suffolk Council and Babergh District Council and have local reach in 10 communities across Suffolk. We develop and sustain initiatives that focus on improving the health and wellbeing of those communities Abbeycroft can offer you: a multisite membership a discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you free child swims (not lessons) annual leave entitlement a pension scheme with NEST opportunities for career development and progression. We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) For further information, please contact Matt Hickey by emailing matthew.hickey@acleisure.com How to apply To apply please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter FAO Alison to recruitment@acleisure.com Closing date: 5 pm, 16 October 2025. Interview date: week commencing 20 October 2025.