Purpose of the role
To provide a key role in developing and delivering ZSL’s Community and learning strategy for a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract. This role will ensure the delivery of the programme is in-line with different curricula requirements, is aligned to the Zoo Proposition and ZSL 200 Strategy and meets the BIAZA/EAZA conservation education standards. 
The Senior Learning Officer will achieve this through the development and delivery of a range of learning and engagement activities and events, for trainee and qualified teachers as well as their students.
As part of the People line of the triple bottom line evaluation for the Zoo, report on the reach and impact of our learning programme and look to continually improve the offer of the Zoo. 
The Senior Learning Officer will be responsible for the relationship development and engagement with the following groups:
Teacher training and CPD 
Education Access Scheme (EAS) school partnerships 
Onsite school engagement programme
- Position will commence from August 2024
Key responsibilities
Developing and delivering ZSL’s Teacher training and CPD programmes within the Community & Learning Strategy. They will be responsible for ensuring the programme is in-line with the Zoo Proposition and ZSL 200 Strategy as well as meeting the BIAZA / EAZA conservation education standards. 
Maintaining existing relationships with EAS schools, teachers, and local organisations who work with Teachers and young people. Develop new partnership links with those who are not using Whipsnade Zoo, with a particular focus within the Bedfordshire area. 
Lead the development and delivery of the learning programme for schools in accordance with the National Curriculum, current programmes of study and relevant syllabi; 
- Listening to target groups to understand how they use Whipsnade Zoo and the products available. Work with target audiences to understand the potential ways they could use Whipsnade and co-develop programmes with them.
- Identifying ways to improve the visitor journey & experience for young people before, during and after any interactions with the Zoo. 
- Ensuring all educational workshops and other engagement products for their lead audiences (above) are up-to-date (inline with key specifications) and resources are well maintained. 
- Overseeing evaluation of any engagement opportunities which form part of their projects (above)
- Training colleagues to deliver educational activities and other engagement products for their lead audience(s) and/or learning programmes. 
- Work with Learning Programme Manager to identify impact measures and KPIs for their lead engagement products.  
In addition to lead audience officer duties, the Senior Learning Officers form part of a team responsible for the delivery and smooth running of the learning and practical aspects of the department.  
- Support departments (e.g. Conservation and Policy, Fundraising) with information for the funding application process for ZSL-wide key conservation work which would be delivered through the Learning Programme.   
- Collaborate with colleagues in other ZSL departments and other BIAZA/EAZA collections to raise the positive profile of Zoo & Aquarium education role. 
- Look to continually improve the education offer of the Zoo by networking with relevant bodies and ensuring staff are actively engaged with key audience representatives. 
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.