Salary SP22 - £28,360 to SP25 - £30,863 per annum
Basis Full Time
Job profile for Conservation Education Manager
Conservation Education Manager
York 14/10/2026 Conservation Education Manager
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Job details
Salary SP22 - £28,360 to SP25 - £30,863 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package 35 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays / Generous Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Various Staff Benefits Job category/type Support Date posted 06/10/2026 Job reference NR00356 Attachments ABC - Conservation Education Manager JD.pdf
Job description
Job Title: Conservation Education Manager
Location: York
Contract Type: Full-Time – 37hrs, Permanent
Salary: SP22 - £28,360 to SP25 - £30,863 per annum
About the role:
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England. At the heart of Askham Bryan College is the Wildlife and Conservation Park. A small but diverse animal collection situated in a beautiful arboretum, a growing visitor attraction in York.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Education Manager with a passion for wildlife and education to join our Wildlife Park Team here at our York campus. This role will be working 37 hours per week on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will develop, design and deliver education packages and events on behalf of Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park to a diverse audience. They will be passionate about developing the Wildlife Park educational packages and have the drive to work to income-based targets. The candidate will also have responsibilities within promoting conservation education-based content on social media and work with marketing companies to promote our brand, as well as develop interpretation and be able to evaluate all zoological educational based activities in line zoo licensing guidelines. The candidate will be engaging with our community and working closely with the Animal Science, Conservation and Associated Enterprises manager and Deputy, as well as other Askham Bryan departments to deliver the education, conservation and research outcomes for the Wildlife Park and associated targets for the college.
We would like to hear from applicants with a positive approach to achieving outcomes and with experience in management, you will lead a small team of dedicated conservation education staff, in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to make connections, drive and enthusiasm for zoo education activities and be available to work weekends, holidays and evenings as per the business needs.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification
We reserve the right to close this advert early, if sufficient applications are received.
Interviews:19 th Oct 2026
Start Date: The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).
About the College:
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.
Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:
- On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
- Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
- Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
- Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
- On-site catering including a canteen and shop
- Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
- Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
- We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
- We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
- We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
- Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
- Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
- Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once
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Conservation Education Manager employer: Askham Bryan College
Askham Bryan College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for those passionate about student welfare and safeguarding. Located in the picturesque Stewart Park, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development, all while working in beautiful surroundings that promote well-being and collaboration. With a commitment to fostering a positive student experience and a culture of inclusivity, this role provides meaningful engagement with students and the community.
