Communities and Outdoor Education Manager

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Haverhill - UK

profile Yearly Salary: £ 33000 - 35000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description
  • Abbeycroft
  • Address:Across West Suffolk and Babergh Suffolk
  • Salary:33000 - 35000 per annum
  • Hours:37 hours per week
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference:0444

Are you passionate about connecting communities with nature and empowering people through outdoor learning Were looking for a motivated and visionary Communities and Outdoor Education Manager to lead our outdoor education team in innovative programmes that promote health wellbeing and inclusion within outdoor spaces.

Were looking for someone who is experienced in outdoor education community development and stakeholder engagement. A confident leader with excellent communication and project management skills. Committed to equity inclusion and the power of nature to transform lives. Skilled in partnership working and managing grant funded projects. Knowledgeable about safeguarding risk management and outdoor learning best practices and safeguarding.

Your responsibilities

As Communities and Outdoor Education Manager youll be responsible for designing delivering and evaluating a range of outdoor education and community engagement initiatives as well as overseeing our food education programmes. Youll work collaboratively with schools local organisations and local authority partners to create accessible inspiring experiences in green spaces that support physical and mental wellbeing.


You will need

  • the ability to work between the hours of 7am 8pm

  • a DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for this post.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant Outdoor Education qualifications (essential)

  • Forest School qualifications (desirable)

  • Health Coaching Qualification (desirable).

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise and registered Charity- with a11 million turnoverand all profits are reinvested in the services we provide.

We generate7.8 million of Social Valueper annum in West Suffolk wards alone and we work as part of the wider Suffolk System as a willing and trusted partner to complement existing services and activity.

We manage12 facilitieson behalf ofWest Suffolk CouncilandBabergh District Counciland have local reach in 10 communities across Suffolk.

We develop and sustain initiatives that focus on improving the health and wellbeing of those communities

Abbeycroft can offer you:

  • a multisite membership

  • a discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you

  • free child swims (not lessons)

  • annual leave entitlement

  • a pension scheme with NEST

  • opportunities for career development and progression.

We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental Physical health and financial support a 24/7 DoctorLineTM access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (word)

For further information please contact Matt Hickey by emailing

How to apply

To apply please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter FAO Alison to

Closing date: 5 pm 16 October 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 20 October 2025.



Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionAbbeycroftAddress:Across West Suffolk and Babergh SuffolkSalary:33000 - 35000 per annumHours:37 hours per weekContract: Permanent. Required as soon as possibleReference:0444Are you passionate about connecting communities with nature and empowering people through outdoor learning Were look...
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