Activity Leader

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625394
Salary Range: £25,615 - £25,958 per annum
Work Location: Runways End Activity Centre, Aldershot
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 October 2027
Closing Date: 13 December 2026
Interview Date: 12 & 13 January 2027

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Activity Leaders to join the team at Runway's End Outdoor Centre.

Runway’s End is Hampshire County Council's first carbon neutral site and sits beside the Basingstoke Canal and boasts a wide range of adventure and enviromental activities on land and water.

We're privileged to work with a diverse range of visitors, including schools, uniformed groups, children and adults with additional needs, and community organisations. As an Activity Leader, you'll help deliver exciting outdoor and environmental activities assigned by the management team, leading groups of up to 36 participants following training and successful completion of our instructor assessment process.

You'll undertake a comprehensive induction and training programme, gaining the skills and confidence to instruct customers safely and effectively. You'll also support the day-to-day operation of the centre, helping to create memorable experiences while maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer care.

What you’ll do:

You'll play a key role in delivering safe, engaging and memorable outdoor learning experiences for a wide range of participants, including schools, youth groups and adults. Following comprehensive training and induction, you'll lead and support a variety of outdoor activities, helping individuals develop confidence, skills and a love of the outdoors.

You'll also help maintain equipment and facilities, contribute to a positive team environment, and ensure the highest standards of safety, risk management and safeguarding are upheld at all times. Working within established procedures, you'll support the centre's commitment to providing exceptional experiences while promoting wellbeing, inclusion and professional standards.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for someone with experience working with children or young people, whether through youth groups, uniformed organisations, sports coaching, leisure activities or education. You’ll be confident leading and supporting engaging activities, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team.

You should have relevant teaching, coaching or activity leadership experience, ideally with a background in outdoor learning, sports or adventurous activities. Experience in outdoor education, field studies, and land or water-based activities would be an advantage.

Relevant instructor qualifications such as CWI, ERCA, Archery GB, BC Paddlesports, Forest School Level 3, Bushcraft, or other activity-based certifications are desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

- Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.

- Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay.

- Commitment to personal development.

- Preparation for future senior-level opportunities.

We offer a flexible, motivating, and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Rental accommodation can be provided as part of the role during the contract.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in outdoor education, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package .

Additional Information:

Activity Leader Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Dean Basford, Senior Instructor on 01252 344421 or [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.