Faye Irvine

Experience

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  Goodwin Development Trust

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2005

  Play Worker

  • Facilitated recreational activities and outdoor play for disadvantaged 5-16 year old's as part of a programme aimed to develop team building and leadership skills in youth.

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  S.I.Partners LLP

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Executive Assistant

  • Coordinated a team of 11 professionals at a busy management consultancy firm.• Project managed the launch of an international office in Hong Kong, as well as successfully organising a range of corporate events in the UK with speakers from across Asia.• Conducted business research and marketing across Europe, Asia and North America.

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  Engaging Minds

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Outreach and Education Officer

  • Engaging different audiences of the public, with interactive activities and proven strategies for one-on-one discussions at community events.• Enabled a variety of learner types and ages to connect and relate to issues surrounding local natural resources, in particular tap water, so that they developed a new level of appreciation and their role in protecting it.

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  The Elements Society

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2014

  Programme Coordinator

  • Coordinated a student led, activity based schools outreach programme, designed to increase sustainability by helping schools conserve energy and water, reduce waste and develop environmental awareness. • Responsible for programme development and workshop delivery, regularly reviewing and exceeding objectives. • Developed educational materials to integrate with curriculum guidelines.• Recruiting, supporting and mentoring volunteers and a team of coordinators.• Identifying and maintaining relationships with a variety of sponsoring organisations and community partners, along with detailed report writing and document preparation.• Financial awareness when developing and adhering to a strict budget.• Responsible for wider marketing and social media, including website management. Show less

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  Surrey Nature Centre

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2014

  Senior Programme Leader

  • Assisted in the implementation and delivery of a wide range of programmes and services including curriculum linked school programmes, day camps, birthday parties, adult training, teacher’s workshops and community outreach events. • Responsible for managing large groups of primary and secondary school children, guides and scouts, special needs students, teachers and parent helpers, ensuring all participants were actively engaged and learning objectives were met.• Presented information and key lessons in an interactive, hands on manner, with each programme tailored to meet the needs of each group.• Training and mentoring of new staff members and volunteers. • Programme reporting and evaluation. Show less

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  Tree House Learning/Thames 21

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Freelance Educator and Forest School Assistant

  Tree House Learning Forest School• Facilitating a child led, hands on approach to experimental learning outdoors at regular weekly sessions for children aged 3+, including the safe use of tools and fire.• Sessions aim to provide a safe environment for children to play with others, problem solve and assess risk through the completion of motivating, achievable tasks.Thames 21• Delivering curriculum linked, informal educational sessions at educational institutions and community venues.• Engaging with children and young people in order to develop their understanding of environmental problems and solutions vital for sustainable environmental improvement and providing an opportunity to change attitudes and encourage positive behaviour change. Show less

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  Little Forest Folk

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  Deputy Manager

  • Lead Forest School sessions and employ a child led ethos for the first, full time, outdoor Nursery in London.• Instrumental in the set up and growth of the business during its first year.• Recruitment, management, training and mentoring a team of 7 practitioners.• Collaboratively create and implement engaging planning, reflecting children’s interests.• Observe children’s development and make links to EYFS curriculum, COEL and LEUVEN scale via an online learning journal, Tapestry.• Develop and support parent and stakeholder partnerships.• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment through daily risk assessment, implementing necessary health and safety requirements and completion of relevant paperwork."I have no doubt whatsoever that the children, when they look back in later life, will realise how valuable and impactful their time with you has been." Sir David Attenborough Show less

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  Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

  Mar 2016 - now

  Helping to bring our ‘people and wildlife’ work to life – inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds about the rich natural history of Warwickshire’s special landscape and wild places.Plan, organise and deliver a wide range of interpretation projects, events, and promotional activities relating to all aspects of the Trust’s work.• People engagement and supporter development• Project and campaign development• Partnership development• Marketing and communications• Visitor and public engagement Show less

  • Education Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Action for Nature Officer

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Wildlife Engagement Officer

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2022