At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engaging evening volunteering sessions outdoors and support diverse volunteers.
- Company: Join the Heart of England Forest, dedicated to conservation and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real environmental impact while working in beautiful woodland surroundings.
- Qualifications: Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic with a passion for conservation.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 12000 £ per year.
You'll work closely with our Access and Volunteer team to deliver our popular evening volunteering sessions. From setting up activities and welcoming volunteers, to leading practical tasks and ensuring sessions run safely and smoothly, you'll be at the heart of creating a positive volunteer experience. No two evenings will be the same. One day you could be supporting habitat management, another you might be helping new volunteers feel confident using tools for the first time, all while enjoying our beautiful woodland surroundings.
What you’ll be doing:
- Facilitating engaging evening volunteering sessions outdoors
- Welcoming and supporting volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
- Delivering simple safety briefings and practical guidance
- Leading small volunteer groups in hands-on conservation activities
- Preparing and packing away tools and equipment
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic
- Confident working with people outdoors
- Comfortable leading small groups and giving basic instructions
- Practical and happy to get stuck in
- Interested in conservation, volunteering, or community engagement
- Aware of health and safety good practice
- Able to travel to different Forest sites (you'll need your own transport)
- Experience using hand tools or supporting conservation activities would be an advantage, but attitude and enthusiasm are just as important
Salary: £12,000 p/a (£28,125 FTE)
Hours: 16 hours a week (12 hours delivering sessions 17:00-21:00 every Wednesday evening and two other evenings to be agreed with the post holder, 4 hours administration time which can be worked flexibly)
Location: Based between Colletts Farm Office, Dorsington, and Coughton Park Volunteer Hub, with activities taking place across the Heart of England Forest sites.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme
- Medical health cash plan
- Opportunity to make a genuine environmental impact
The Heart of England Forest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be willing to undergo protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Evening Session Facilitator employer: The Heart of England Forest
Join us as an Evening Session Facilitator and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a positive impact in the Heart of England Forest. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits including 28 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive outdoor environment. Experience the joy of working with diverse volunteers while enjoying the beauty of our woodland surroundings, all within a culture that values enthusiasm and community engagement.
Contact Details:
The Heart of England Forest Recruitment Team
