Based in and around Devon county - mainly East Devon, Teignbridge and Exeter. Some home working.
Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis.
We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non‑profits embrace regenerative change.
We are non‑profit‑distributing and have a close‑knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi‑disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.
We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee‑owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.
The opportunity
Education is central to our vision for the future. Our team focuses on equipping young people and their wider school and home communities with knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes that promote sustainable development and care for the world’s people and resources.
The Resource Futures Education Team has worked over the past 17 years in developing and delivering high quality Education for Sustainable Development programmes, specialising in waste issues.
Your role will be part of the education team in Devon who enable schools and young people to develop more sustainable practices and lifestyles, specifically within the areas of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
Our ideal candidate will live in or around the East Devon / Exeter / Teignbridge area, where most delivery will take place. For the successful candidate, there may be an opportunity to expand the number of hours you deliver on a short‑term basis, dependent on funding opportunities.
What you will be doing
* Develop and deliver high quality education programmes in schools on the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle – and composting, to include:
o Leading workshops, assemblies and waste audits.
o Advising school staff (including senior staff, cleaners, caretakers, kitchen staff and other non‑teaching staff) on educational and practical waste issues.
o Support or lead school visits to waste management facilities such as recycling centres and energy from waste (EfW) plants.
* Recruit schools to the programme and ensure bookings, administration and preparation are undertaken to a high standard.
* Develop new learning and teaching materials to support the programme, including physical and e‑resources.
* Create and maintain effective relationships with Devon County Council, district councils and other relevant organisations.
* Assist schools in the practicalities of setting up and maintaining their recycling and composting systems, in liaison with district councils.
* Work in partnership with Devon County Council to run events, competitions and teacher training courses.
* Develop effective and supportive relationships with primary, secondary and special schools across the Devon area.
* Keep accurate records of work, including data on schools visited and waste audit results.
* Monitor and evaluate the programme, including contribution towards the written annual report.
* Liaise with other Resource Futures colleagues on project tasks, such as publicity and promotion.
* Contribute to the Recycle Devon and Zone websites, School Sustainability Bulletin and social media where required.
* Help schools to access resources to write and implement climate action plans.
* Keep abreast of new developments and ideas in education, particularly education for sustainable development.
* Represent Resource Futures at external meetings.
* Identify opportunities for business development.
* Any other tasks as deemed appropriate to this post.
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) employers check will be carried out for this role.
The essentials
* Previous experience working in or with primary schools, or experience or training in a relevant subject or area.
* Knowledge of education in schools including the National Curriculum.
* Demonstrable knowledge of sustainable resource and waste management issues and solutions, including composting.
* Demonstrable knowledge of and/or experience in education for sustainable development.
* Experience of monitoring and evaluation processes.
* Experience of developing learning and teaching materials.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
* Great interpersonal skills to motivate others.
* Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Ability to perform calmly under pressure.
* Willingness to deliver workshops and activities outdoors as well as indoors.
* Competent IT user, particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* Current full driving licence with own transport or ability to travel easily in and around Devon.
* Commitment to education and sharing expertise.
* Imaginative and resourceful as well as enthusiastic and constructive.
* Access to a compost bin/heap for some of the workshop delivery.
Great to haves
* Qualified teacher status (QTS).
* Experience of working in or with secondary and special schools.
* Knowledge of energy and carbon management issues and solutions.
* Experience of partnership working with Local Authorities and Districts or similar local organisations.
* Business development skills.
* Knowledge of other IT packages e.g. Canva, Eventbrite, Mailchimp and SurveyMonkey.
* Knowledge of climate action plans in education settings.
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