Climbing Wall Supervisor

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Climbing Wall Supervisor to oversee the Tower Climbing Wall and Rock Bouldering area at The Pleasance. You will be responsible for safety checks, member registration, equipment hire, and running beginner courses for new climbers.

The role requires active climbing, a current Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualification (or willingness to obtain one), and availability to work evenings and weekends. PVG registration is required.

Qualifications

• Active/enthusiastic climber with a passion for people.
• Must hold, or be willing to gain, a Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualification.
• PVG Scheme registration is required before employment.
• Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of the Tower Climbing Wall and Rock Bouldering area.
• Carry out floor walks and lead rescues when needed.
• Welcome and register members; manage equipment hire.
• Complete daily safety checks and run climbing courses for new climbers.
• Set fresh routes and problems for a community of climbers.

Skills

Climbing

Customer service

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Climbing Instructor qualification

Job description

Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum, pro rata (£14.30 to £15.77 per hour, plus 18.1% holiday uplift, totalling £16.89 to £18.62 per hour)

Corporate Services Group / Sport & Exercise, Edinburgh Sport

Guaranteed hours: 100 hours per year

Open ended: Permanent Contract

3 posts available posts

The Opportunity:

Help us redefine what's possible. Be part of something bigger.

With roles from hospitality to research, there's a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University's research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

As Climbing Wall Supervisor, you'll provide daily supervision of the Tower Climbing Wall and Rock Bouldering area, making sure every climber can enjoy the wall safely. Reporting to the Climbing Wall Team Leader and working closely with the Technical Advisor and wider Edinburgh Sport team, you'll carry out floor walks, lead rescues when needed, welcome and register members, manage equipment hire and complete daily safety checks. You'll also run courses teaching new climbers to climb and belay safely, and set fresh, challenging routes and problems for our community of over 20,000 members.

Climbing isn't just a sport, it's a community. We're looking for someone who is an active, enthusiastic climber and just as passionate about people as they are about climbing. You'll hold, or be willing to gain, a Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualification.

This role will be based at The Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ.

Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends.

This role requires Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are part of our community. We are looking for people with drive and determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Variety every day.
• Responsibility and autonomy.
• Excellent benefits and support.
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.