Field Studies & Activities Instructor

Lochranza Centre CIC, Isle of Arran. We are an Outdoor Education Centre in a fantastic part of
the world. We provide educational Field Studies in Geography, Geology &
Biology to School groups & Youth Organisations. We also provide a range
of adventure activities including Gorge Walking, Abseiling & Canoeing.

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with an Honours
Degree in Geography, Environmental Science
or Geology who is also comfortable outdoors with experience
of Adventure Activities. We are a small team & you will be expected at times to
work in all areas of Centre operations whilst training to become a full time instructor.

Experience of dealing with young people is useful but we will provide full training. As we work
in remote locations at times you will be asked to attend a Summer Mountain Leader Training
Course at the beginning of your contract if you do not hold this qualification. This requires
some pre-course experience of mountain days. Priority will be given to applicants who already
hold a Summer Mountain Leader Qualification or have attended
Training. Although we will provide full training in outdoor activities with both in
house qualifications & NGB’s any prior experience is very useful.

The job holder must be able to demonstrate or hold the following attributes &
qualifications:

• An Honours degree in a subject directly related to study courses.
• An enthusiasm for working with young people in the outdoors.
• A 2 or 3 day HSE First Aid Certificate (can be provided).
• A willingness to work towards On-site or external qualifications in 4 centre based activities.
• Ability to organise self & motivate others.
• Good communication & presentation skills.
• Be able to work within strict procedures including standardised paperwork, &
  administration systems.
• An understanding of what is required to live & work as a team in a remote rural location.
• Successful completion of PVG check & 2 good references.
• Willingness to play a part in a Community based organisation with an important role in a rural
  setting.

Fixed term (28-35 hrs PW) contract from February until mid November with possible 2025 contract from February until November.

National Living Wage Level £11.50 per hour (£12.00 from April) for a 35 hr week. Accommodation
& food package is available for a small deducted charge.

Start Date: 12th February 2024. Interviews will take place on the Isle of Arran.

PLEASE SEND CV & COVERING LETTER TO: [email protected]