Average Officer salary in Washington, Tyne And Wear

Are you passionate about connecting young people with nature? Do you believe nature is for everyone? Do you genuinely want to make a difference?Environmental Education School Support OfficerSalary: £25,985 per annum + travel costsContract: Contract (fully funded until August 2027 with potential to extend)Hours: Full Time.Location: Based at WWT Washington, NE38, with frequent travel to schools in the areaAbout The RoleWe have a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive, skills and experience to support schools taking part in Generation Wild, our nature connection programme for primary schools, children and families in disadvantaged areas. This ground-breaking project uses story, music, art, performance and puppetry to create a sense of magic and adventure, engaging a wide range of children irrespective of their background or ability.You will be joining us at an exciting moment, as we launch in-person support for the first time - bringing an inspiring programme of nature-connection activities to school grounds and local nature spaces.70,000 children have already taken part in Generation Wild and together they’ve completed over 270,000 nature activities. Your work will help us reach even more young people and take this work to the next level.Generation Wild has been running for five years and is currently fully funded until August 2027.Join us as we inspire a new generation of nature lovers.About UsWWT is the UK’s leading wetland restoration charity. Our wetland centres engage a million visitors every year. Generation Wild forms an important part of our wider learning programmes which inspire over 55,000 learners per year.About YouYou will need:Teaching qualification (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experienceCurrent driving license as the post holder will need to travel regularly to schools within a one-hour travel distance of WWT Martin Mere Wetland CentreA passion for connecting young people and families with nature and to opening up nature for all, irrespective of backgroundExperience of working with children (ideally either in a school or informal learning setting)Ability to design and deliver inspiring nature-connection activities for primary age children and their familiesAbility to coordinate and enthuse volunteers in support of your workAbility to use IT (particularly Word/PowerPoint/Excel) effectively in support of your workA good understanding of the way schools work and the pressures teachers currently faceAbout UsWe’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?Why you’ll love working at WWTWake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our worldBe surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you wantFree entry to all our wetland centres, including your familyFree car parking and secure bike storage areasColleague discount on shopping and membershipsCycle to work schemeContributory pension schemeLife Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved onesIndependent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme.Further detailsThis post will be based at our Washington Wetland Centre but will require frequent travel to schools within a one-hour travel distance. Your travel costs for visits to schools will be reimbursed.This will be a hybrid role. On days when you are travelling out to schools you will be able to work from home beforehand and afterwards.This is initially a one-year contract but we are currently in talks with our funder with a view to extending both the Generation Wild programme and this post.Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate receiving an enhanced disclosure and barred list check (child).We have a passion for engaging disadvantaged communities with nature and have a strong track record of working with young people from these areas. We would welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. If this is a role that excites you, we want to hear from you.Closing Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026N.B. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.No agencies please.

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HR Business PartnerWashington (Hybrid)£30.28 per hour PAYE6 Month contract Morson are recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their HR team based in Washington. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with business leaders, influence people strategy, and play a key role in supporting a high-performing manufacturing environment.You'll be the primary HR contact for the Washington site, supporting around 400 employees while working as part of a close-knit HR team. This hybrid role may also requires occasional travel to other UK sites.The RoleAs a HR Business Partner, you will work closely with operational leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support, ensuring people initiatives align with business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the dedicated HR Business Partner for the Washington site and associated business areas.Support the development and delivery of the site's People Strategy and People Plan.Provide expert HR advice and coaching to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, performance, organisational change, and people management.Align HR initiatives and solutions with business objectives.Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence, Shared Services, and third-party providers to deliver effective HR services.Provide market and business insights to support workforce planning and organisational development.Ensure HR policies and practices remain legally compliant and aligned with company standards.Champion continuous improvement and support business transformation initiatives.What We're Looking ForDegree qualified in HR, Business or a related discipline.CIPD qualified (or equivalent).Minimum of 5 years' HR Business Partner or generalist HR experience.Proven experience translating business requirements into practical HR solutions.Previous experience within a unionised environment is essential.Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or project-based organisations would be highly advantageous.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.If you're an experienced HR Business Partner looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced, highly respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Morson for more information.