Senior Outdoor Learning Instructor

The starting salary for this role is £32,512 per annum based on working 36 hours per week.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Outdoor Learning Instructor within Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) team with a primary base of Thames Young Mariners in Ham, near Richmond. There is a possible option of accommodation for the right applicant.

Rewards and Benefits

• A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
• 26 days' holiday (rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences. We strive for high quality in everything we do, including health and safety matters, our customer experience, our facilities, our range of services and our staff.

About the Role

The Senior Outdoor Learning Instructor is a pivotal role, with a remit to manage, deliver and develop resources and quality outdoor learning opportunities for our customers.

The post holder will oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring customers and staff are well managed, and ensuring that the service provided is of high quality and exceeds customers' expectations. This role will also impact and shape the longer-term development of services and resources.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience and skills in managing a team using performance management processes
• Experience of planning and implementation of resources and programmes
• Experience of preparing and maintaining for National Governing Body's (NGB's), centre recognition and health and safety inspections
• Holder of National Governing Body qualifications and at least one at senior level relevant to the centre
• A comprehensive understanding and extensive experience in the use of high-quality outdoor learning in a range of settings and experience of working with groups with a range of different needs
• Ability to deal with complex logistics and customer requirements in a calm and professional approach
• A positive and solution focussed approach

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/01/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.