Archived position — no longer accepting applications

Partnership Officer (maternity Cover)

Jobs (Early Career) Kent High Weald Partnership Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Bedgebury Rd, Goudhurst TN17 2SJ, UK Posted April 20, 2026

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team helping to connect adults and children to nature in the High Weald area of Kent.

The Kent High Weald Partnership is based at Bedgebury Pinetum and operates across the borough of Tunbridge Wells, working within the varied and beautiful landscape of the High Weald National Landscape. The Partnership aims to connect people and nature through conservation, education and wellbeing.

As our Partnership Officer you will take a lead role in delivering our nature-based education and wellbeing offer. This includes Forest School programmes, guided education visits at Bedgebury Pinetum, nature connection wellbeing programmes, and our community allotment project. You will also help to engage communities with their local greenspaces through events, volunteer days and environmental projects.

We are looking for an enthusiast person with knowledge, experience and practical skills in nature-based education and wellbeing initiatives, and community engagement. The role requires good communication skills, and a self-motivated and flexible approach to work.

This role is a maternity cover post, fixed term for one year, and candidates looking for full or part time hours are invited to apply.

Key Details

  • Salary: £29,167 - £30,934 per annum
  • Contract type: Fixed Term Full Time (37 hours per week)
  • Contract Duration: 1 year
  • Location: Kent High Weald Partnership (Bedgebury Pinetum), United Kingdom
  • Job category: Environment and Waste
  • Closing Date: 24 April 2026
  • Interview Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

For more information: www.khwp.org.uk/work-for-us

Contact: Cally Fiddimore, Email: cally.fiddimore@kent.gov.uk, Tel: 07545 743416

×