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West Cumbria Rivers Trust Farming Learning and Engagement Officer
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West Cumbria Rivers Trust Farming Learning and Engagement Officer

Keswick
Lake Water_Megan Bartlett

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3 Year contract, part time 14 hours (2 days) a week. Closing date Mon 13th April 9am

Overview

The post will deliver our new farming programme, based on the curriculum along with outreach events and activities to communities in WCRT’s catchments, promoting the work of WCRT and inspiring young people and communities along the way. The sessions are linked to WCRT’s Education Strategy with a focus on the deprived communities of the west coast.The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience in delivering environmental education sessions and events within schools or other relevant settings. You will be a self-starter who can demonstrate effective and sympathetic communication with a broad section of society, particularly working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds.You will be based at the Trust’s office in Keswick and will involve travel between schools and groups around West Cumbria. Some weekend and evening working will be required, for which time off in lieu will be awarded. West Cumbria Rivers Trust operates as a team and as such it may be necessary, from time to time, for you to undertake suitable and relevant duties, not specified in the Job Description

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