Outdoor Learning Instructor - Surrey

Outdoor Learning; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic outdoor education provider in England is seeking experienced Outdoor Learning Instructors for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering high-quality outdoor learning programmes and requires previous experience and national governing body qualifications. Benefits include working in beautiful locations and health-related perks. The position closes on January 4th, with a recruitment day scheduled for January 10th.

Benefits

Health and well-being staff benefits

Family and lifestyle discounts

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality outdoor learning programmes.
• Minimum two years in outdoor learning.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor learning programmes that create positive outcomes.
• Work at various sites across Surrey as needed.

Skills

Delivering complex outdoor learning programmes

Health and safety standards compliance

Solution-focused approach

Education

Minimum of two national governing body qualifications

Job description

• 6-month full-time fixed-term Contract
• Starting at £27,634 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per week.
• 4 th January closing date

We are excited to be hiring experienced Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).

SOLD provides carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences using our beautifully located facilities and centres across Surrey. Staff will have a primary base and will work at other sites at times. Our centres are located.

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

Please note, there is no on-site accommodation available so it would suit individuals living within a commutable distance.

About the role

Our Outdoor Learning Instructor role is suitable for individuals with experience in delivering high-quality, outcome-driven outdoor learning programmes. We are planning our next cohort to commence in Spring 2026 (1 st April), offering a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience of delivering complex outdoor learning programmes
• A minimum of two years working in outdoor learning and a minimum of two national governing body qualifications
• 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
• A flexible and positive solution-focused approach

What are the benefits of working for SOLD?

• Working in 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
• 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

We have a recruitment day on Saturday, 10 th January. All applicants will be invited to attend.