Learning Officer (Part-Time)

This exciting opportunity sits within the Conservation Education Department and is based at London Zoo, right at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic wildlife organisations. The role plays a vital part in supporting ZSL’s mission to inspire, inform, and empower people to protect and restore wildlife across the globe.

As part of this dynamic team, you will deliver and support a wide range of conservation education programmes, engaging diverse audiences including schools, youth and community groups, teachers and trainee teachers, as well as conservation professionals. Through these interactions, you’ll help bring conservation to life and create meaningful connections between people and wildlife.

You will also contribute to the development of innovative new activities and resources, working collaboratively with colleagues across ZSL to design and deliver memorable, impactful learning experiences that inspire real-world action.

This position is offered as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, working 18 hours per week, with a salary of £15,970.50 (FTE £31,994) per annum.

We also have a full-time position available (37.5hrs per week), which is advertised on our careers site. If you are open to either option, we encourage you to apply for both roles.

Key responsibilities:

• Conservation Education: Deliver educational activities for Conservation Education audiences in our zoos, online and through outreach, ensuring all participants have positive learning experiences.
• Planning and Admin: Support planning, administration and organisation of conservation education activities, liaising with teachers and group leaders where required.
• School and Community: Facilitate school, community and youth group visits to the zoo, including those with SEND and/or additional needs. This includes supporting teachers/group leaders and students throughout their time at the zoo, supporting and coordinating volunteers, helping groups to plan their time at the zoo, and collaborating with colleagues across London Zoo to ensure a welcoming and accessible experience.
• Team Support: Supporting Senior Learning Officers, Community Engagement Programme Lead and other colleagues where required on Conservation Education projects and activities.
• Evaluation and Improvement: Contribute to ongoing improvements to the experience for schools, community groups and other educational groups, including through reflective practice, evaluation and meetings.