Forest Skills Co-Ordinator
Job Introduction
Forest Skills Co-ordinator
- Grimsbury Farm | Part Time (30 hours per week)
- Salary: £32,361 - £34,356 FTE (pro rata for 30 hours per week)
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working to support events and community activities.
- Location: Grimsbury Farm
Help People Grow Through Nature
Are you passionate about outdoor learning, nature and creating opportunities for people to thrive?
We're looking for a Forest Skills Co-ordinator to lead and develop our Forest School and outdoor learning provision at Grimsbury Farm. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for the outdoors with meaningful work that supports people to build confidence, independence and practical skills.
Working as part of our Enterprise team, you'll create engaging, inclusive and safe outdoor learning experiences while helping to grow a sustainable social enterprise that makes a real difference in the local community.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Forest Skills Co-ordinator, you'll
- Plan and deliver engaging Forest School and outdoor learning activities
- Create opportunities for people to develop confidence, independence and practical outdoor skills
- Ensure outdoor learning experiences are safe, inclusive and accessible
- Support people to achieve meaningful outcomes and develop new skills
- Build positive relationships with families, community groups, education partners and local organisations
- Organise community events and activities that increase engagement and participation
- Support the growth and sustainability of the Forest School provision
- Promote environmental awareness, sustainability and connection with nature
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, safeguarding and risk management across all activities
About You
We're looking for someone who
- Has experience delivering Forest School, outdoor learning or nature-based activities
- Is passionate about inclusion and creating opportunities for people to succeed
- Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
- Has strong planning and organisational skills
- Is confident leading activities and supporting others to learn and develop
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety and risk management in outdoor environments
- Can inspire others through creativity, enthusiasm and a positive approach
- Shares Brandon's values and commitment to helping people live the life they choose
Why Join Brandon?
At Brandon, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live the life they choose. Through our enterprises, we create meaningful opportunities for people to develop skills, confidence and independence.
We offer
- A comprehensive induction and training programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Pension scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
Interview Information
Potential interviews will take place across 25th and 26th November 2026.
Closing Date
13th November 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Apply Today
If you're excited about using the power of nature and outdoor learning to help people grow in confidence, develop new skills and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our Grimsbury Farm team and help create opportunities where people, communities and nature can thrive together.
Attached documents
- Forest Skills Co-ordinator - JD .pdf
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