Position: Outdoor Instructor / Outdoor Technician & Trainer

Head of Delivery - Brathay Trust #Global Outdoor Learning Day

We’re looking for an Outdoor Instructor with a wide breadth of experience and qualifications to deliver high-quality outdoor technical support, instruction and safety cover across Brathay’s programmes. These include schools and universal youth programmes, apprentices, graduates and professional development work.

You’ll be part of a small, close-knit outdoor technical support team, working alongside our diverse training teams and associate practitioners.

Role includes

Delivering outdoor technical instruction, safety cover and support across a range of programmes
Working as a Trainer on schools and universal youth programmes
Supporting the inspection and maintenance of outdoor equipment, PPE and creative resources
Working flexibly, including regular evenings, some weekends, and occasional UK travel

Essential skills & qualifications

Rock Climbing Instructor / Single Pitch Award
Paddlesport Leader or equivalent BCU or UKCC awards
Powerboat level 2
First Aid Certificate (16 hours)
Mountain Leader Award (summer)

At least one higher level NGB from the list below

RYA Safety boat or Powerboat Instructor
A more advanced Paddlesport award
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor / Mountain Instructor Award
Mountain Leader Award (winter)

Desirable

Safeguarding level 2/3
PCV/D1 driving licence
Trailer licence D1+E

Great Place to Work

Did we mention? Brathay Trust has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector by Great Place To Work — so why not join us?

Apply

Click apply below and send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest and how you meet the criteria for the role.

Closing Date: 9th January 2025

Our offering

Health Cash Plan
30 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Cycle to Work scheme
Life assurance
Refer-a-friend scheme
Long service awards
Reward & recognition awards
One free staff night’s accommodation at our Ambleside base per year (transferable to family or friends)

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Industries:
Non-profit Organizations

Location:

Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Location:

Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom

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