Seasonal Outdoor Learning Instructors - Essex

Outdoor Learning; Lambourne End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of outdoor educational experiences in Essex is seeking Seasonal Outdoor Learning Instructors. The role involves delivering adventure, environmental, and farm activities aimed at promoting personal development for young people. Candidates should have experience working with youth and relevant outdoor qualifications. The position offers a flexible 35-hour workweek, with some evenings and weekends required. Enhanced DBS check applies, and application deadline is 7th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven interest in outdoor activities with a desire to attain nationally recognised qualifications.
• Experience in working with a variety of young people.
• Minimum of 2 NGB coaching qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of adventure, environmental, and farm activities.
• Encourage team building, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Interest in outdoor activities

Team building skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in outdoor pursuits or farming and environmental education

Minimum of 2 NGB coaching qualifications in an adventure activity

Job description

Seasonal Outdoor Learning Instructors - Essex

Contract type: Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term

Closing date: 07 Jan 2026 03:00 PM

Seasonal Outdoor Learning Instructors at Lambourne End Centre

Lambourne End Centre is looking to recruit activity instructors to deliver a range of adventure, environmental and farm activities as part of our personal development programmes for young people.

The Lambourne End Centre is a fantastic 54 acre site in South West Essex which is full of opportunity. The Centre’s scenic location in a rural setting, yet on the doorstep of East London’s urban fringe creates a unique resource. It offers visiting groups (predominantly from East London) a completely alternative perspective. The Centre boasts residential accommodation and training facilities, outdoor adventure activities, a garden project and a working farm with dedicated environmental areas. These are used to generate a wide range of programmes that promote and deliver personal development opportunities for young people, especially those at risk or struggling in traditional mainstream environments. All the programmes are designed to encourage team building, problem solving and communication skills, as well as build confidence and raise aspirations.

Suitable candidates should have experience of working with a range of young people and hold relevant qualifications in outdoor pursuits or in farming and environmental education.

Suitable candidates should have:

• A proven interest in outdoor activities with a desire to work towards and attain both nationally recognised qualifications and in house assessments
• Experience of working with young people
• Preferably a minimum of 2 NGB coaching qualifications in an adventure activity

The post will be based on a 35 hour week but will involve flexible working including working some evenings and weekends.

Due to the nature of the work, the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 5pm, and interviews for short listed candidates will take place on Monday 19th January 2026.

For more information about the Centre and the activities it runs, please see our website www.lambourne-end.org.uk or phone [phone].

Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning Manor Road · Lambourne End · Essex · RM4 1NB