Environmental Education Resource Coordinator (Maternity Cover) - Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

Charity Jobs NI is exclusively partnering with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to recruit an organised, proactive, and creative Environmental Education Resource Coordinator. This maternity cover role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental education initiatives throughout Northern Ireland.

About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is a forward-thinking charity committed to environmental sustainability and community engagement. By delivering impactful environmental education and sustainability projects, we actively empower communities to achieve a cleaner, greener future.

About the Role:

The Environmental Education Resource Coordinator will coordinate and develop high-quality educational resources, managing project delivery efficiently from initial planning to evaluation. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will drive effective educational initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness and behavioural change.

Key Responsibilities:

Resource Coordination: Develop and coordinate resources essential for delivering environmental education projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
Educational Resource Development: Create engaging and impactful educational materials suitable for primary and post-primary settings.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and high-quality workshop delivery.
Training & Quality Assurance: Provide training for stakeholders on educational resources, ensuring high standards and consistent delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential: Degree-level qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience; minimum 2 years in project coordination/management; teaching qualification with at least 1 year of teaching experience; proven experience developing educational resources and delivering workshops; staff supervision experience.
Desirable: Experience teaching in post-primary education; familiarity with Canva, MailChimp, MIS, CMS, and project management software; voluntary sector experience.
Skills: Strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel).
Licence: Full current driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Why Join Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:

Impactful Role: Contribute meaningfully to environmental education and sustainability.
Flexible Working: Hybrid model with flexibility between home and Belfast office.
4-Day Working Week: Currently trialling a 4-day working week (30 hours) at full pay (subject to ongoing review).
Professional Growth: Access Carbon Literacy training and continuous professional development opportunities.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Flexible (core hours 10am – 4pm)

Location: Hybrid (Belfast Office, Home & Field-based)

Salary: £29,734 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary (9 months to end April 2026, possible 3-month extension)

Applications Close: 9am, Tuesday 15th July 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 24th July 2025, in Belfast

You might currently be working in roles such as: Education Coordinator, Resource Developer, Environmental Educator, Project Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Sustainability Education Officer, Teacher, Tutor, or Lecturer.

Please Note: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.

Interested?

To apply, please submit your updated CV via our online application system or email directly to Charity Jobs NI at hello@charityjobsni.com. For further details or the full job description, please contact our team on 028 9248 2205.

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