Graduate Trainee - Hertford

Institute for Outdoor Learning; Brickendon; On-site; GBP 23,793 - 29,080; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Outdoor Learning is hiring a Graduate Trainee for a full-time two-year training programme at Celtic Harmony Camp, located in Brickendon, Hertfordshire. This role involves leading school trips, assisting with activities, and engaging with visitors.

You will receive in-house and external training covering various skills, including marketing and fundraising. The position requires your own transport due to the rural setting and involves working a 40-hour week on a monthly rota.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and manage school groups effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to assist and lead events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead school groups of 30 pupils during visits.
• Assist with the leading of activities.
• Prepare educational resources and maintain workshop areas.
• Plan and lead new visitor experiences.

Skills

Leadership of school groups

Customer service

Event assistance

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in any field

Job description

Location: Brickendon, Hertford
Salary: £26,437
Closes: Ongoing assessment for good candidates

Graduate Traineeat Just Experience Ltd

This graduate position is an exciting full‑time two‑year graduate training programme with an attractive starting salary at Celtic Harmony Camp, England’s largest reconstructed Iron Age settlement, Bourne Wood, near Hertford.

As a Graduate Trainee you will lead school groups of 30 pupils in costume to deliver school trip experiences and meet & greet visitors at The Woodland Bistro two weekends a month, taking orders and introducing visitors to the 9‑hole Disc Golf course as well as assisting with private and corporate events. You will assist with the leading of activities and site/facilities maintenance at Celtic Harmony Camp.

The role involves in‑house training to deliver Prehistory experiences and management development alongside external training in areas from marketing, hospitality, impact measurement and fundraising. You will have your own mentor as part of our award‑winning education team in a beautiful woodland environment. Celtic Harmony Camp is a rural location so your own transport is essential, East Hertfordshire is a great location in the South East just a stone’s throw from London.

The role involves assisting with preparation of educational resources, workshop areas and overnight roundhouses ready for the summer season. You will progress to planning and leading activities, developing new visitor experiences and communicating proactively across the team to ensure effective delivery of Celtic Harmony Camp’s Prehistory Day & Overnight Experiences for visitors (schools and the general public).

This position is based on 40 hours week on a monthly rota with 2 weekends in the month