Learning through Landscapes - Training and Development officer

Training and Development officer – Heart of Scotland

Part-Time

£28,500 pro rata (actual £24,416)

Home-based

Inspire more children to learn and play outdoors as a Training and Development Officer, working with teachers and educators across the Heart of Scotland to build confidence in outdoor learning and nature connection.

We are looking for a Training and Development Officer to join our friendly team on a permanent, term-time only contract (37 hours per week). This is a home-based role covering the Heart of Scotland region, and applicants should be based in Perthshire or the surrounding area. Regular travel across Scotland, including occasional overnight stays, is required.

As a Training and Development Officer, you will work directly with teachers and education staff, supporting them to take learning and play outdoors and make effective use of their school grounds. You will deliver Learning through Landscapes’ training programmes and projects, helping schools build confidence in outdoor learning while developing positive relationships with educators and communities across the region.

Responsibilities include:
Delivering outdoor learning and play training to teachers and education staff
Supporting schools to develop curriculum-linked outdoor learning approaches
Delivering projects within a wide range of communities and settings
Building positive relationships with schools, partners and stakeholders
Producing educational resources, reports and project communications
Planning and coordinating training delivery with participating schools and settings
Managing project administration and reporting requirements
Representing Learning through Landscapes through training and project delivery activities

You will need:

Experience delivering projects with diverse communities
Experience training and advising staff in primary or secondary schools
Experience delivering outdoor, nature-based and curriculum-linked learning activities
A passion for nature and outdoor learning
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook
Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel across Scotland

We are a flexible, family-friendly and supportive organisation, offering term-time working with salary paid across 12 months, flexible working, excellent training opportunities, strong staff benefits and a welcoming team culture. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage applications from those who may not meet every criterion but feel this role is right for them.