Low Bank Ground Coordinator

Wigan Council; Coniston; On-site; GBP 29,540 - 32,597; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Low Bank Ground Coordinator to lead health and safety, deliver engaging outdoor activities, and manage equipment at Low Bank Ground as part of the Be Well Outdoors team. You will oversee staff deployment, training and operational delivery, ensuring programmes for schools and community groups are delivered to high standards while meeting AALA and RYA requirements.

The role requires leadership, risk management, and strong communication, with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering outdoor education and adventure activities.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working with schools, community groups, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety compliance, risk assessments and equipment inspections.
• Coordinate staff deployment, training and operational delivery.
• Deliver high-quality outdoor activities, including water sports, bushcraft, archery, raft building and team challenges.
• Maintain activity equipment and ensure compliance with governing body standards such as AALA and RYA.
• Support business growth, financial targets and continuous service improvement.
• Mentor and support full-time, part-time, casual staff and volunteers.
• Work across the wider Outdoor Adventure Service, including Low Bank Ground, Hinning House, Scotman's Flash and other outdoor venues.

Education

RYA Senior Instructor Award in Sailing

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Low Bank Ground

Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Low Bank Ground Coordinator

Be Well Outdoors | Wigan Council | Grade G6

Are you passionate about the outdoors and inspiring people through adventure? We're looking for an experienced and qualified Low Bank Ground Coordinator to join our growing Be Well Outdoors team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, safety management, and outdoor activity delivery in a unique and rewarding role. You'll play a key part in ensuring the safe and effective operation of Low Bank Ground, while delivering engaging adventure experiences for schools, community groups and the public.

What you'll do

• Lead on health and safety compliance, risk assessments and equipment inspections.


• Coordinate staff deployment, training and operational delivery.


• Deliver high-quality outdoor activities, including water sports, bushcraft, archery, raft building and team challenges.


• Maintain activity equipment and ensure compliance with governing body standards such as AALA and RYA.


• Support business growth, financial targets and continuous service improvement.


• Mentor and support full-time, part-time, casual staff and volunteers.


• Work across the wider Outdoor Adventure Service, including Low Bank Ground, Hinning House, Scotman's Flash and other outdoor venues.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience delivering outdoor education and adventure activities.


• Hold the RYA Senior Instructor Award in Sailing (essential).


• At least two of the following qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Kayak/Canoe Coach or Open Water Leader
  
  
  • RYA Dinghy Instructor
  
  
  • Powerboat Instructor
  
  
  • Mountain Leader
  
  
  • SPA
  
  
  
  


• First Aid at Work qualification.


• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.


• Experience working with schools, community groups, young people and vulnerable adults.


• Full UK driving licence

If you're a motivated outdoor professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for adventure, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK www.gov.uk Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, please contact Adam Heathcote, Be Well Outdoors Lakes Team Manager - [e-mail]

Interview date:

Friday 11th September 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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