Outdoor Learning Instructor

Surreyoutdoorlearning; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor education provider is seeking Outdoor Learning Instructors for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting April 1, 2026. The role involves facilitating bespoke outdoor programmes that create positive learning experiences. Candidates should have relevant national governing body qualifications, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach to problem-solving. Benefits include comprehensive induction, health and well-being benefits, and generous holiday entitlement. Join a friendly team and work in beautiful outdoor locations.

Benefits

26–31 days' holiday (pro rata)

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Access to further training opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ national governing body qualifications relevant to outdoor learning.
• Experience delivering high-quality outdoor activities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate bespoke programmes in outdoor learning.
• Ensure high quality in health and safety and customer experience.

Skills

Delivering complex outdoor learning programmes

Excellent communication

Customer service

Flexibility and positive mindset

Education

National governing body qualifications for outdoor learning

Archery GB Instructor Award

Walking qualification

MIAS or MBL2 qualification

Forest Schools Leader Level 3

Single Pitch Award or Climbing Wall Instructor

Job description

Are you experienced in facilitating learning in the outdoors?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Come and join our growing team of Outdoor Learning Instructors at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

About the Job

The salary for this position is £27,634 per annum pro rata (based on a 36-hour working week). We have 6-month fixed-term full-time contracts on offer commencing 1 April 2026.

Staff will have a primary base and will be required to work across all centres at times.

• High Ashurst - Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort and Angel Blue - Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH

About the role

This is a fantastic role for an experienced instructor offering varied and rewarding work during our busy season.

At SOLD, we offer our visitors carefully facilitated bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.

We strive for high quality in everything we do, including health and safety, our customer experience, our facilities, our range of services and our staff.

If you share these values and would like to be part of them, we would like to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience of delivering complex outdoor learning programmes
• A minimum of two national governing body qualifications relevant to outdoor learning
• Knowledge and practical experience in delivering high-quality outdoor activities, with a strong understanding of health and safety standards and compliance with national governing body requirements within the outdoor industry
• An understanding and experience in applying the theory and tools to develop people through outcome-led outdoor and development experiences using plan-do-review
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A flexible and positive solution-focused approach
• Archery GB Instructor Award
• A walking qualification such as Leadership Skills Foundation Mountain Training Lowland Leader or Mountain Leader
• Mountain bike Instructors' Award Scheme (MIAS), Mountain Bike Leader 2 (MBL2) or British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 2 Instructor
• Forest Schools Leader Level 3 or Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Bushcraft Competency Certificate
• Single Pitch Award (SPA) or Climbing Wall Instructor (CWA) or European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) Ropes Course instructor
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out during recruitment

What are the benefits of working for Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD)?

• 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
• Health and well-being staff benefits
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service pro rata
• Local government pension scheme – contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings.
• Family and lifestyle discounts to include discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, weekends away, holidays, gifts, etc
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to further courses and training
• Possible further career opportunities

At SOLD, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation.