Engagement Officer

The Linnean Society of London is the world's oldest active society devoted to 'the cultivation of the science of natural history in all its branches'. Today, we deliver a wide range of education, public engagement and heritage programmes to support our vision of a world where nature is understood, valued and protected. We welcome a wide diversity of nature enthusiasts to become Linnean Society Members, as advocates and supporters of the work we undertake.

Our engagement team runs events and activities to share a love of nature and our collections. Our Education programme runs school workshops and family activities to help young people connect with nature, while the Our Local Nature Grants support youth-led projects to protect nature in communities.

Our Events and Communications programme runs our social media platforms and events for nature-lovers of all ages, with a range of lectures and debates online and in-person, as well as special workshops, open days, tours and nature walks.

This role supports both teams on a project basis, providing an opportunity to gain skills in education and learning, as well as wider public engagement.

The successful candidate will be motivated to share a love of nature with a range of audiences, and in a range of formats. They will contribute to our culture of high standards in safeguarding, to create a welcoming, safe environment for all. Crucially, they will be inspired by the aims and values of our organisation.