Outdoor Activity Instructor

P G L Travel Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure camp organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Activity Instructor / Group Leader to facilitate outdoor experiences for children. The role offers a fixed-term contract from February to October/November 2026, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour and opportunities for paid overtime. Applicants should be passionate about adventure and teamwork, ready to tackle challenges, and uphold values of safety and inclusivity. The position also comes with accommodation options and various perks.

Benefits

Happy holidays including birthday off

24/7 Wellbeing Hub access

Financial wellbeing platform

Training and mentoring programmes

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Passionate about adventure and outdoor activities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle challenges.
• Strong commitment to safety and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Run activity sessions and assist in building shelters.
• Comfort homesick guests and help with meal organization.
• Collaborate with hospitality colleagues.

Skills

Passionate about adventure

Friendly teamwork

Resilience during challenges

Commitment to safety

Inclusivity

Job description

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12.60 with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.

Full Time Fixed Term Contract from February until October/November 2026, with varying start and end dates between these months.

Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

Do you believe in the power of adventure?

PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.

Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life‑affirming experiences in the great outdoors.

Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us?

Role

Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader

You will run activity sessions, light campfires, take groups for meals, build shelters, check equipment, tell daft jokes, comfort a homesick guest, and lend a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. No two days will ever be the same.

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate about adventure and the great outdoors
• Friendly people who flourish in team environments
• Determined and resilient (peak periods are challenging)
• Core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT unite us

What We Offer

• Happy holidays! On top of your annual leave you’ll also get your birthday off and paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support if you need it
• Training and mentoring programme, career pathways, aided development and qualifications in future seasons
• Big savings and exclusive perks at hundreds of high‑street retailers, PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on‑site shops

Safety Requirements

All centre‑based employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (DBS/PVG). We pay for this check. You will need to provide a 5‑year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you; we assess each case individually.

How to Apply

For enquiries specific to this role please email [e-mail].

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; our application process is accessible to everyone and we are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need.