Head of Conservation Education

7 months ago

Chester, United Kingdom Chester Zoo Full time

As a leading international conservation charity and visitor attraction, education and engagement are key to how we achieve our mission of preventing extinction. As our Head of Conservation Education and Engagement (CE&E), you will lead the development and delivery of the zoo’s conservation education and engagement programmes and ensure the smooth running of the CE&E department.

Reporting into the Director of Conservation Education, you will work collaboratively with a team of senior and operational managers, teaching and engagement teams and other specialists, to ensure the delivery of exceptional education and engagement work across the organisation. You will make sure that our education and engagement work delivers strongly on conservation related outcomes, is sector leading in its ambition and scope, fully compliant with all legislation and practice standards and crucially that we exceed the expectations of our 2 million visitors, partners and education programme participants.

You will provide expert input into a wide range of initiatives across the organisation, and will have direct oversight, through your management team, of our extensive work with schools and colleges, our Ofsted registered childcare provision, interpretation and our visitor programme of talks, tours, storytelling and other activities, including engagement in our mammal walkthroughs.

**The Package**
- Permanent position.
- Salary range of £66k - £70k per annum.
- 40 hours per week, worked predominately 8.30am 5pm, Monday-Friday, with some evening and weekend working to support operational requirements. Overnight travel, including internationally, may also be required.
- The responsibilities of the role require the Head of CE&E to work onsite here at Chester Zoo for most of the time, but where operationally possible there is opportunity for some remote working (approx. one day per week).
- 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks. Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%.**Core Responsibilities**
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Strategy development**: Support the Director of Conservation Education to develop the overall strategy for education and engagement; developing strategic plans for the delivery of schools’ programmes, visitor engagement, childcare and interpretation alongside the managers in these areas. Ensure plans are produced collaboratively, communicated effectively to internal and external stakeholders as required, and that appropriate resourcing plans are in place.
- **Leading strategy implementation**: Lead the delivery of a portfolio of education projects, programmes and services that make a substantial contribution to the delivery of the targets of the Chester Zoo Conservation Plan, Strategic Development Plan and Organisational Plans. Proactively develop new programmes to meet objectives, to grow our impact and income and ensure all programmes are effectively resourced, delivered with efficiency and to the highest standards.
- **Partnership development and advocac**y: Develop and manage partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders who support and enable our education and engagement programmes. Pro-actively engage in sector networks (locally, nationally and internationally) to increase our reputation as a centre of excellence for conservation education, influence policy and contribute to the development of practice across the sector, particularly in relation to zoo/NGO led conservation education and the formal education sector.
- **Risk management and compliance**: Assess, control and mitigate risks associated with delivery of our education and engagement programmes, including horizon scanning and planning for unexpected changes and challenges. Support Managers to develop and implement robust processes to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice guidance, including Health and Safety, copyright, GDPR, safeguarding, Disability Discrimination Act, our Ofsted registration and the zoo licensing and accreditation requirements.
- ** People Management**: Provide effective leadership to the CE&E department, developing a positive culture of innovation, learning and growth. Develop, mentor, coach and motivate a team of appropriately skilled staff (and contractors), supporting their wellbeing and managing performance as required.
- ** Financial Management**: Effectively manage the financial resources of the department through planning and control of the department budget, including appropriate tendering and procurement in line with CZ policies and procedures. Drive income through identifying opportunities for external funding and increasing revenue from new and existing ch

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