About this role
Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC625119
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre, Brecon
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
The Role:
Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre is Hampshire County Council’s mountain centre, set in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, caves and waterfalls, the Centre provides young people and adults with access to challenging and inspiring outdoor learning opportunities, including mountain walking, caving, gorge walking and paddle sports, all delivered by experienced and qualified instructors.
We're seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Outdoor Education professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality outdoor learning experiences and inspiring people of all ages and abilities.
What you’ll do:
To instruct, train and teach outdoor centre customers and be involved in a timetabled Duty Manager role in order to support the outdoor centre management in day-to-day operations whilst observing health and safety principles and processes.
To oversee operational checks and support facilities management and senior instructors in ensuring all Health and Safety equipment checks completed according to schedules agreed by senior management.
What we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- An instructional award in at least two of the following activities: mountain walking, climbing, caving, or paddle sports.
- A higher-level instructional award in one or more outdoor activities.
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualifications.
- A relevant degree, PGCE, or equivalent qualification.
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Assessor/Trainer status.
You'll also have:
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Extensive experience planning, organising and safely delivering outdoor and adventurous activities.
- Knowledge of risk assessment processes within outdoor environments.
- Experience monitoring, maintaining and managing outdoor activity equipment.
- Good ICT skills, including the ability to create and develop educational resources.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and improving your own performance.
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience working in an outdoor education residential centre.
- Experience supporting individuals with physical, emotional, mental health, or additional needs.
- Knowledge of outdoor education and its role within school curricula and youth work settings.
- Experience developing digital or web-based educational resources.
- Experience delivering Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes.
- A Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) qualification.
- Experience delivering bushcraft and primitive skills courses.
If you're passionate about outdoor learning and helping others develop confidence, skills, and resilience through adventurous activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services for residents and visitors. We are immensely proud that our teams are so committed to delivering the high standards that our strong reputation is built on. There are many reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move. In addition to your salary, we offer an excellent benefits package , including:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Employee Support and Wellbeing
- A range of flexible working options
This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a respected outdoor education service, working in one of the UK’s most inspiring mountain environments while helping to shape high quality, safe and meaningful outdoor learning experiences.
Additional Information:
Lead Instructor Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Mark Tiernan, Centre Manager on [email protected]
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.