Outdoor learning leader - maternity cover

Outdoor Learning Leader - Maternity Cover

The Parks Trust Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Education

Company Description

Unlike most UK citiesthe majority ofMilton Keynes’ parks, lakes and landscapes are cared for by an independent charity - The Parks Trust, who manage over 6,000 acres of beautiful green spaces.

More than 100 full and part-time employees and 240 volunteers deliver its essential work, from landscape maintenance and nature services to the provision of valuable recreation and leisure facilities. The Parks Trust connects communities at over 500 outdoor events and advances public education around wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.

Position

Are you passionate about the natural world and love inspiring others through education?

The Parks Trust is seeking an enthusiasticOutdoor Learning Leader to join our team in Milton Keynes. In this exciting role, you’ll deliver environmental education in our parks to a wide range of age groups, with a special focus on primary students and our Youth Explorers programme. Themes you will teach include ’Marvellous Minibeasts and Habitats’, ’River Explorers’, ’Art in the Park’, and ’Environmental Heroes’. For the full list of sessions, please see our website. While the role involves office‑based work, the majority of your time will be spent outdoors running sessions.

If you’re driven to connect people with nature, spark curiosity in young minds, and encourage care for the environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:ThePavilion,Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.

HOURS & SALARY INFO

Hours

• 37.5 hours per week

This is a fixed‑term role (September 2026 to July 2027)

Flexibility:Weunderstand the needto balancelife andcommitmentsin and out of workand will support flexibility wherever it is practical to do so.

Key Objective

• To increase awareness of the parks, raise the Trust’s profile and enhance its reputation
• To deliver the Outdoor Learning programme in accordance with the Outdoor Learning Strategy
• To successfully promote greater understanding and awareness of the natural environment and greater respect and appreciation of the Trust’s green estate across Milton Keynes

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to explain ideas and enthuse others, particularly young people
• An interest in working with early years children
• A keen interest in and very good knowledge of the natural environment
• Confident and positive approach to working with people of all ages and abilities, from different backgrounds
• Flexible and adaptable
• A passion for working outdoors and learning new skills
• A full driving licence and access to a car
• Be prepared to apply for a full DBS
• IT literate
• Experience of working with children and the general public
• Experience in delivering training/teaching
• Excellent knowledge/qualifications in a relevant subject
• A good understanding of health and safety and risk assessments

Other information

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Ongoing support and training.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Income protection and life assurance cover after qualifying period.
• Enhanced family friendly policies after qualifying period.
• Home Working policy.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Wellbeing day off per year.
• Medical Cash Plan.
• Access to employee wellbeing helpline.
• Discount for Willen Lake activities and café.
• Free eye tests.
• Great office in a parkland setting with free parking.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.