Centre Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Brockenhurst seeks a Centre Assistant for Tile Barn Outdoor Centre. The role involves supporting facility maintenance and delivering outdoor activities for young people and families. Candidates should be team players with strong communication skills and sound IT abilities. This position offers a flexible and motivating workplace, committed to personal development and inclusivity. Don't miss the opportunity to make a positive impact in Hampshire!

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Family friendly policies

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative skills are essential for this role.
• Effective verbal and written communication is required.
• Must follow schedules and procedures effectively.
• Ability to record information accurately using IT.
• Must meet physical job demands.

Responsibilities

• Support in maintaining the facilities and delivering activities.
• Assist in site and equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Perform activity-based teaching under supervision.
• Participate in training and evaluation activities.
• Apply equalities and Health and Safety policies in daily work.

Skills

Team player with strong collaborative skills

Effective communication skills

Sound IT skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC622991

Salary Range: £24,225 - £24,415 per annum, plus Enhancements

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 October 2026

Closing Date: 19 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Assistant to join our team at Tile Barn Outdoor Centre.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

Tile Barn is based in the New Forest close to the village of Brockenhurst and has been a camping and outdoor centre since the early 1970s. We are ideally situated allowing easy access to the New Forest National Park and its many attractions. Our site spans over 14 acres and caters for up 300 young people on fully equipped standing camps. The centre also has a 38 bed indoor bunkhouse facility and a Glamping Pod Village which can accommodate up to 80 people.

Hampshire Outdoor Centres have a reputation for excellence and professionalism as well as operating to the highest standards. Hampshire Outdoor Centres consists of four centres, three in Hampshire and one in Wales.

The Role:

At Tile Barn Outdoor Centre your time will be split between maintaining the facilities and delivering activities for our schools residential students and families holidaying in the New Forest. Hampshire Outdoor Centres is dedicated to accelerating the personal development of young people through group learning situations using the outdoor environment and a full range of activities.

What you’ll do:

• Support in centre functions such as assist in site and equipment maintenance and cleaning of facilities
• Under direction and supervision perform basic low risk activity-based teaching or support, whilst building a report with participants
• Take part in any training, induction and evaluation/assessment activities required to meet operational needs
• Maintain an awareness of equalities and Health and Safety policies and procedures and apply them in the day to day job requirements

What we’re looking for:

• A team player with strong collaborative skills
• Effective communications skills both written and oral
• Follows schedules, guidelines and set procedures
• Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information
• Ability to meet the physical demands of job
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay
• Commitment to personal development within the Outdoor industry

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.