Environmental Activities Instructor - Lendrick Muir

SUS Scotland; Kinross; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Environmental Activities Instructor to engage with children and young people through outdoor activities. This role offers the chance to inspire and educate while working in the beautiful Scottish countryside. You will be part of a dedicated team, delivering exciting programs that promote environmental awareness and personal development. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact. If you are enthusiastic about outdoor education and committed to fostering a love for nature in young people, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Accommodation provided on site

Opportunity for additional payments for qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor activities and working with children is essential.
• Must hold two NGB Awards and a current first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Environmental Instructor in delivering educational activities.
• Develop and maintain environmental programs and activity equipment.

Skills

Outdoor Activities

Environmental Education

Working with Children

First Aid Certification

Driving License (D1 + E)

Education

NGB Awards

Job description

Environmental Activities Instructor

Thank you for enquiring about this new role at Lendrick Muir.

Salary: £17,391 - £18,313 (depending upon experience) plus accommodation (which carries a notional value of £5,110 for pension purposes).

Additional benefits include: generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme. There is also an opportunity to gain additional payments for relevant qualifications up to £2,000 per annum.

Contract: Full time/Substantive

Start date: April 2025

Who we are:

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 120 staff and over 2,500 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

Our centres regularly host school groups participating in residential experiences, youth groups enjoying weekend breaks and a variety of SU Holidays. Making the most of the stunning opportunities that Scotland's countryside affords, we use outdoor activities to build relationships with young people, enabling them to have fun, develop new skills and work together.

We currently have a vacancy for an Environmental Activities Instructor to be based at our Lendrick Muir Centre, near Kinross. Lendrick Muir is set in 120 acres of grounds with accommodation for up to 150 guests.

Purpose:

As an Environmental Activities Instructor, you will be part of our Schools and Activities instruction teams, delivering a range of activities to our guests. You will also support the development of new environment activities and maintain the activity equipment and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To support the Lead Environmental Instructor in the delivery and development of the Environmental Education and activities offered by the centre
2. To continue to develop the Environmental Programmes offered by Lendrick Muir
3. Look after guests during school residentials, including some evening work
4. Participate fully in the life and ministry of the Lendrick Muir Centre and the wider Scripture Union Scotland organisation

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking applicants who have a passion for outdoor activities and a desire to combine their faith and interest in the environment to work with children and young people. Applicants for this post should have experience of working with children and young people in a guest environment, ideally in instruction activities, and hold two NGB Awards (as well as a current first aid certificate). A full UK Driving License is essential (preferably with D1 + E).

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland's ethos, working principles and vision and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Accommodation on site will be provided. For further details, please get in contact with us.

More information and an application pack can be downloaded from our website: www.suscotland.org.uk/jobs.

Alternatively, you can email us at [e-mail] or contact the recruiting manager, Grace Beaven at [e-mail].

Please take a moment to read SU Scotland's Basis of Faith and Ethos statement. (Once you've read through, just click the back button in your browser to return to this page). We ask all candidates to confirm their willingness to uphold the beliefs and practices contained in these documents as part of the application form.

Closing date: 4pm, 14 February 2025

Interview: 25 February 2025

Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.

Scottish Charity No. SC011222