Education Advisor

Education Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Advisor to join the Education & Engagement Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

We are looking for an Education Adviser to offer a warm Yorkshire welcome to our diverse range of visitors and deliver an exceptional customer experience through our ‘in-person’ schools outreach programme. In addition to this main task, there may be opportunities to assist with visits at our education centres and deliver our virtual awareness programmes. While knowledge of the water industry or teaching experience is highly desirable, it is not essential.

We seek a confident communicator who can build rapport with visitors of all ages and enjoys being part of a busy and flexible team. The role involves working with teachers and students, delivering programmes within a school environment, and staying updated with the water industry and educational sector. These annualised hours contract involves working two days per week for 36 weeks per year, including holiday entitlement – working days will usually be a Monday & Tuesday. Flexibility in supporting the business with educational work requirements is crucial, including delivering tours on other days or at other sites, working with the general public at open days, assisting with key stakeholder visits, and enhancing educational resources. The successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check before any formal offer can be made.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of educating students and/or other age groups
• A full driving licence.
• Proficient in the use of IT, with experience of Microsoft software

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Education Advisor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Closing date: 31st August

Our reference: SE4239
Vacancy: Education Advisor
Location: Malton YO17 6YA
Salary: Depending on experience £28,850 - £35,693 FTE, equivalent to £7,968.83 - £9,858.98 in this role.
Hours: 2 days per week / 36 weeks per year including holiday entitlement
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years with potential for extension

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