Part Time Outdoor and Nature Programme Lead

Help us open the door to the outdoors.

At FitzRoy, we support people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live the lives they choose — in real homes and as part of their communities.

We’re now looking for someone to lead an exciting new project: helping the people we support spend more time outdoors, connecting with nature, building confidence, skills and relationships.

This is a brand new role, with the chance to shape something special from the ground up.

About the role

Location: Hampshire (with travel across FitzRoy services, particularly Petersfield)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Contract: Temporary – 2-year contract
Part Time Salary: Up to £22,400 per annum DOE

You’ll lead our outdoor and nature-based work across Hampshire, starting with a partnership with Petersfield Community Garden.

But this is about much more than gardening.

It’s about:

• Seeing someone grow in confidence as they try something new
• Creating spaces where people feel calm, connected and proud
• Bringing people together through shared interests
• Turning unused outdoor areas into places full of life

You’ll work closely with our services, the people we support, community partners and colleagues across FitzRoy to make this happen.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and leading our outdoor programme across Hampshire
• Supporting our services to create and improve their outdoor spaces
• Helping teams bring outdoor activity into everyday support
• Lead sessions to bring people together over a shared interest of the outdoors
• Working alongside people we support to shape opportunities around what matters to them
• Working alongside the Fundraising and Partnerships Team to encourage and grow partnerships for sustainability and growth.
• Sharing stories and impact to help grow this work further

About you

You don’t need to come from a traditional background.

You might be:

• A community connector
• A gardener or outdoor enthusiast
• Someone who has run projects that bring people together
• Someone who simply knows how powerful being outdoors can be

What matters most is that you:

• The power of getting outdoors
• Building great outdoor spaces
• See people, not labels
• Bringing people together and sharing skills
• Creating opportunities that genuinely change lives

Why this role matters

Too often, the people we support are excluded from everyday opportunities — including something as simple, and powerful, as spending time outdoors.

This role is about changing that.

It’s about creating moments of joy, building confidence, and helping people feel part of something bigger.

Why join FitzRoy?

• Be part of a values-led organisation with over 60 years of history
• Shape a brand new programme with real potential to grow
• Work alongside passionate colleagues and inspiring people
• Help create spaces where people can truly live and belong

About Us

FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.

We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with service
• Staff recognition scheme
• Leadership development programme
• Healthcare cashback plan and employee assistance programme
• Team bonus scheme (service based roles)
• Pension and life assurance