Outdoor Learning Leader - Maternity Cover
Outdoor Learning Leader - Maternity Cover
Company Description
Unlike most UK cities the majority of Milton Keynes’ parks, lakes and landscapes are cared for by an independent charity - The Parks Trust, who manage over 6,000 acres of beautiful green spaces.
More than 100 full and part-time employees and 240 volunteers deliver its essential work, from landscape maintenance and nature services to the provision of valuable recreation and leisure facilities. The Parks Trust connects communities at over 500 outdoor events and advances public education around wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.
Position
Are you passionate about the natural world and love inspiring others through education?
The Parks Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Learning Leader to join our team in Milton Keynes. In this exciting role, you’ll deliver environmental education in our parks to a wide range of age groups, with a special focus on primary students and our Youth Explorers programme. Themes you will teach include 'Marvellous Minibeasts and Habitats', 'River Explorers', 'Art in the Park', and 'Environmental Heroes'. For the full list of sessions, please see our website. While the role involves office-based work, the majority of your time will be spent outdoors running sessions.
If you’re driven to connect people with nature, spark curiosity in young minds, and encourage care for the environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: The Pavilion, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.
HOURS & SALARY INFO
Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
This is a fixed-term role (September 2026 to July 2027)
Salary
- £27,500.00 - £29,000.00 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
Flexibility: We understand the need to balance life and commitments in and out of work and will support flexibility wherever it is practical to do so.
Key Objective
- To increase awareness of the parks, raise the Trust’s profile and enhance its reputation
- To deliver the Outdoor Learning programme in accordance with the Outdoor Learning Strategy
- To successfully promote greater understanding and awareness of the natural environment and greater respect and appreciation of the Trust’s green estate across Milton Keynes
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to explain ideas and enthuse others, particularly young people
- An interest in working with early years children
- A keen interest in and very good knowledge of the natural environment
- Confident and positive approach to working with people of all ages and abilities, from different backgrounds
- Flexible and adaptable
- A passion for working outdoors and learning new skills
- A full driving licence and access to a car
- Be prepared to apply for a full DBS
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and the general public
- Experience in delivering training/teaching
- Excellent knowledge/qualifications in a relevant subject
- A good understanding of health and safety and risk assessments
Other information
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing support and training.
- Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
- Income protection and life assurance cover after qualifying period.
- Enhanced family friendly policies after qualifying period.
- Home Working policy.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Wellbeing day off per year.
- Medical Cash Plan.
- Access to employee wellbeing helpline.
- Discount for Willen Lake activities and café.
- Free eye tests.
- Great office in a parkland setting with free parking.
Application process
Please apply online using the link through our website using Cezanne.
The closing date for applications for the role is: Thursday 25th June 2026
1st Stage Face-to-Face Interviews: Thursday 9th July 2026. Held at The Pavilion, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. This will be a 45-minute competency-based interview with the Hiring Manager to talk about your employment history, why this job appealed and what you’re looking to get from the role.
2nd Stage Face-to-Face Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026. Held at The Pavilion, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, with the Hiring Manager and a member of the People Team. This will involve a 20-minute teaching activity, and some time to meet the rest of the Outdoor Learning team. It will take up to 45 minutes
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you need additional support with your application or would like further information, please contact recruitment@theparkstrust.com.