Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor

This role has a starting salary of £29,697 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor to join Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). This is a full time, year round role, working across all of SOLD centres, with a primary base at Thames Young Mariners, Ham, near Richmond in Surrey. This role commences in January 2025. There is possible option of accommodation for the right applicant.

Rewards and Benefits

• A comprehensive induction and ongoing support
• Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• 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
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• 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 Role
SOLD are a provider of high-quality Outdoor Learning programmes. We are committed to inspiring and engaging young people and adults, improving and enriching personal and social development and raising achievement, success and aspirations in life.

We have a fantastic opportunity in our delivery team for an experienced and dynamic full time Lead Outdoor Learning Instructor. You will be playing a key role supporting our Senior Outdoor Learning Instructor in supervising the day-to-day programme and staff, ensuring that our visitors receive high quality outdoor learning experiences.

This role will be required to supervise staff and resources; leading in the delivery of activities, ensuring safe practice and high-quality standards at the centre are maintained on a day-to-day basis, and ensuring effective programme delivery. The role will influence the quality of our services by inspiring and motivating the team through training, support and performance management.

Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Holder of RYA Senior Instructor (S.I.) or Dinghy Instructor aspiring to be S.I.
• A comprehensive understanding and experience of outdoor learning in a range of settings
• Relevant National Governing Body (NGB) Qualifications
• Experience of maintaining NGB recognition and health and safety guidelines
• Experience of managing / leading a small team
• Ability to deal with complex logistics and customer requirements in a calm and professional approach
• Positive and solution focussed

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 27/10/2024 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.