Job Type: Full time – 37.5 hours
Location: Brockenhurst
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Some weekend working at certain times of the year
If required we can provide free yearlong electric pitch available to applicants with own accommodation at one of our campsites.
About Us
The New Forest Agricultural Show Society is based at New Park Farm, a 230-acre site in the heart of the New Forest National Park. As well as running the annual three-day New Forest & Hampshire County Show, the Society operates 11 campsites (under our trading company Camping in the New Forest), a holiday cottage and hosts numerous other events throughout the year.
As part of our charitable remit, we have a strong commitment to education across all aspects of the organisation with a particular focus on agriculture and the breeding of stock, horticulture, forestry, equestrianism and rural crafts. We are also committed to raising awareness of the unique and special environment in which we operate, the importance of the habitats and wildlife within the national park and how visitors and residents alike can help to protect it for future generations. Our aim is to expand our educational offering through fun and informative activities that are easily accessible to both visitors and our local community including school groups.
This is a varied role based at New Park but will also involve delivering engagement activities across our campsites and working with partner organisations.
Background and Experience
Ideally you will have knowledge of the local area, specifically in relation to the unique way in which the Forest operates, coupled with an interest in the agriculture, horticulture, forestry, equestrianism and rural crafts. Developing safe and stimulating environments in which to learn as well as adhering to appropriate safeguarding and health and safety policies is a priority.
Experience in outdoor education, previous teaching experience or a background as an activity instructor will all be useful skills for this exciting and varied position.
You will have a real passion for working with the general public, children in particular and the ability to bring a diverse range of activities to life ensuring those taking part have a memorable experience.
Specific Accountabilities
Working with our Head of Charity & Educational Experiences to provide the educational arm of the society. You will be able to enthusiastically plan, implement and deliver a varied programme of exciting and authentic outdoor based activities both at New Park and at our most popular campsites. The role will include leading guided walks/ bike rides, creating and delivering bespoke sessions for local schools and working with other local stakeholders to co-organise or attend one off events.
To ensure these activities are delivered in a safe, fun, and engaging manner.
You will also play an active part in the educational element of the annual New Forest & Hampshire County Show.
Supporting the Head of Charity & Head of Educational Experiences to develop and evaluate our educational offering and further build relationships with local schools, organisations and industry partners.
We are looking for someone who has:
* Outdoor Education and Activity Training
* Experience of leading groups outdoors
* Knowledge of Child Safeguarding
* Knowledge and confidence of the appropriate health and safety requirements for outdoor activities
* Knowledge of or the willingness to learn about the unique environment of the New Forest National Park and have the ability to adapt activities to encompass local context
* Excellent and effective communication skills
* A passion to inspire others through nature
* A full and current Driving Licence
* Ideally, the right candidate will have:
* Outdoor and Paediatric First Aid Training
* Competency in using Microsoft Office programmes.
* Good experience of collaboration within the educational arena
Personal Attributes
* Passionate and creative
* Strong eye for detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A strong team player, but also able to work alone
* Demonstrable ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
* Good organisation and planning skills
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude
* Practical approach and able to problem solve
Please send your CV to jane@campinginthenewforest.com
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