At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with students and visitors, delivering educational programmes and tours.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water's Education & Engagement Team for a rewarding experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous leave, and wellness days.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 8022 - 9804 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Advisor to join the Education & Engagement Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. We are looking for an Education Adviser to offer a warm Yorkshire welcome to our diverse range of visitors and deliver an exceptional customer experience through our ‘in-person’ schools outreach programme. In addition to this main task, there may be opportunities to assist with visits at our education centres and deliver our virtual awareness programmes. While knowledge of the water industry or teaching experience is highly desirable, it is not essential.
We seek a confident communicator who can build rapport with visitors of all ages and enjoys being part of a busy and flexible team. The role involves working with teachers and students, delivering programmes within a school environment, and staying updated with the water industry and educational sector. These annualised hours contract involves working two days per week for 36 weeks per year, including holiday entitlement – working days will usually be a Monday & Tuesday. Flexibility in supporting the business with educational work requirements is crucial, including delivering tours on other days or at other sites, working with the general public at open days, assisting with key stakeholder visits, and enhancing educational resources. The successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check before any formal offer can be made.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- Experience of educating students and/or other age groups
- A full driving licence.
- Proficient in the use of IT, with experience of Microsoft software
Why join us?
- Competitive salary
- Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities in line with the Education Advisor progression plan
- 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days!
- Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
- A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Closing date: 31st August
Education Advisor in Malton employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the wastewater sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to vital environmental initiatives. Located in a region known for its natural beauty, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values health and safety, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
