At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver engaging education sessions and community events focused on sustainability.
- Company: Join Anglian Water, a leader in environmental engagement and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to making a real difference.
- Why this job: Inspire communities and shape positive behaviours around water and the environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or community engagement, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
Salary: circa £46,000 per annum
Location: You'll be based within Great Yarmouth or the surrounding area, supporting the local area while travelling regularly across the region as required.
Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 37 hours, (flexible working opportunities available), occasional weekend and evening work.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
- Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
- Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Make every drop of your potential count. At Anglian Water, we believe education and community engagement play a vital role in creating a more sustainable future. We're looking for passionate Community & Education Outreach Leads to inspire communities, engage young people and help shape positive behaviours around water and the environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of education and community engagement programmes within our A-WINEP (Water Industry National Environment Programme) locations, helping to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while making a real difference to the communities we serve.
What you'll be doing:
- Design and deliver engaging education and community outreach programmes.
- Inspire children, young people and adults through interactive learning experiences.
- Build lasting relationships with schools, Parish Councils and community organisations.
- Evaluate programme success and use insight to continuously improve delivery.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to support wider environmental and sustainability objectives.
- Act as a passionate ambassador for Anglian Water within the communities you support.
What does it take to be successful?
You'll be a confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people from all backgrounds and can adapt your approach to suit different audiences. You'll also have:
- Experience delivering education, training or community engagement programmes.
- The ability to explain technical or complex information in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Experience building strong relationships with external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confidence working independently while collaborating with colleagues across different teams.
- A passion for sustainability, education and making a positive impact within local communities.
A teaching or training qualification, experience working across both education and community engagement settings, and knowledge of the National Curriculum would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and business car insurance are essential, as regular travel across your allocated area will be required, with occasional evening and weekend working to support community events. A suitable DBS check will also be required for this role.
Inclusion at Anglian Water: Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
Help us inspire the next generation, strengthen our communities and protect our environment for years to come. Apply today and make every drop of your potential count.
Closing date: Sunday 16th August
Interviews: Tuesday 8th September (Southend) Thursday 10th September (Great Yarmouth)
Community & Education Outreach Lead in Great Yarmouth employer: Anglian Water
ANGLIAN WATER is an exceptional employer located in Bedford, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and private healthcare, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful environmental initiatives. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in water recycling processes.
