Education Programme Officer
London Borough of Camden
Salary: £42,221
Job Grade: Level 3, Zone 2
Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ; EcoPark House, Enfield, N18 3BJ; primary schools around north London and remote working
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term contract, with a potential extension of up to 6 months
Closing date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 10 June 2026
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Do you want to play a vital part in shaping young minds and empowering them to become environmental changemakers? As NLWA’s Education Programme Officer, you will deliver our exciting, curriculum-linked education programme at our state-of-the-art facility, EcoPark House.
In this dynamic role, you will help both primary and secondary school students explore key themes such as sustainability, resource management, and the circular economy. You will also support the delivery of a range of events held at EcoPark House, such as our student Sustainability Conference.
As the main point of contact for booking school visits at EcoPark House, you’ll also support the smooth running of school visits and events, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also help ensure EcoPark House remains a welcoming, inclusive, and an inspiring space for all visitors.
From time to time, you may be asked to support other activities including attending schools to deliver our In the Know programme. This role has a lot of variety, and as such, we’re looking for someone who is ready to excel in a vibrant team.
About You
You’re an experienced educator who can adapt delivery of sessions to suit different audiences, using strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You know how schools work, and you’re confident engaging with students and teachers. You also have a secure understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment in school settings, and you’re happy to travel across north London, occasionally starting early or finishing late to make things happen.
Whether you have direct experience in the sustainability sector or not, you have a genuine interest in sustainability and the circular economy, along with the ability to communicate complex systems and concepts to a wide range of audiences.
You are highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You also have administrative experience which will help ensure the efficient coordination and smooth delivery of educational programmes at EcoPark House. You take an analytical approach to your work, regularly evaluating feedback to improve session quality and outcomes with experience of producing reports for key stakeholders.
As a proactive team member, you’re willing to support additional events and activities at EcoPark House, contributing to NLWA’s objective of bringing about a circular economy to protect the environment for future generations.
If all that sounds good, then we’d love to hear from you!
For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.
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If you would like to have a further discussion about the role, please contact Luke.Ellis-Bailey@nlwa.gov.uk or Elizabeth.King@NLWA.gov.uk
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile.
About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)
At North London Waste Authority (NLWA), our mission is to preserve resources and protect the environment for future generations – through forward-thinking planning, innovation, and communication in how we manage waste.
We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.
To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.
Working for NLWA
The post-holder will work for NLWA but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark.
What we Offer
At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities.
Interest free loans
Career development and training
Wellbeing support and activities
Click HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.
Inclusion and Diversity
We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.