Head of Centre - Nottinghamshire

Outdoor Learning; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor education centre in England is looking for a Head of Centre to provide visionary leadership for The Mill Adventure Base. This role involves managing various outdoor programs such as climbing and watersports while ensuring financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a degree and over 3 years of management experience in outdoor education. Join a passionate team to inspire young people and promote outdoor learning in Nottinghamshire.

Benefits

Dedicated team

Modern facilities

Opportunities to shape outdoor education

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience in outdoor education.
• Experience across outdoor learning activities.
• Proven ability in budget and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and impactful management of the centre.
• Drive innovation across outdoor programmes.
• Ensure financial sustainability through budget control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

Degree or equivalent in outdoor education

Job description

Head of Centre at The Mill Adventures Base

Contract: Full time / Permanent

Closing Date: 22 January 2026

Interview Date: 3 February 2026

Are you ready to lead an outstanding dynamic, diverse and well established urban outdoor education centre?

Notts Outdoors is seeking an inspiring and passionate Head of Centre to lead The Mill Adventure Base, a thriving hub for outdoor and environmental education. With over 10,000 visitors annually and a diverse range of adventurous activities, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of outdoor learning in Nottinghamshire and beyond.

What You'll Do:

• Provide visionary leadership and impactful management of the centre
• Drive innovation across programmes including climbing, caving, watersports, and environmental education
• Ensure financial sustainability through budget control and income generation
• Lead a passionate, skilled and highly motivated team of outdoor professionals and seasonal staff
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, safeguarding, and quality
• Develop strategic partnerships and a dynamic marketing plan
• Oversee the on-site Mill Waters Heritage Centre and residential facilities

What We're Looking For:

• A degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ management experience in outdoor education
• Experience and qualifications across outdoor learning, especially in canoeing, sailing, climbing, hill walking and high ropes activities
• Proven ability in budget and resource management
• Excellent communication, organisational, and mentoring skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality experiences to young people

Why Join Us?

• Lead a modern, well-resourced centre across 7.32 acres of adventure
• Be part of a highly dedicated and fun team, shaping outdoor education across the county
• Make a lasting impact in which young people Get outdoors, Have fun and Make memories for a lifetime!

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.