Outdoor Centre Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kilve Court Outdoor Centre, operated by Somerset Council, is seeking a permanent coordinator to plan and run outdoor learning programmes and residential stays, manage bookings, and promote the centre. The role includes deputising for the Centre Manager and leading activities while overseeing daily operations in a hybrid working environment.

You will build relationships with schools and visitors, champion safeguarding and health and safety, and strive to exceed expectations with excellent

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding and risk assessment in outdoor or residential settings
• Strong communication skills with children, young people and adults
• Excellent organisational skills to manage bookings, programmes and competing priorities
• Leading activities and making effective decisions in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate outdoor programmes, activities and residential stays
• Deputise for the Centre Manager and oversee the day-to-day running of the centre
• Manage bookings and promote the centre to grow bookings
• Create outdoor learning experiences that inspire children and young people
• Build relationships with schools, parents, group leaders and visitors
• Support safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
• Champion customer service and look for ways to exceed expectations
• Work with colleagues to improve the service and create an inclusive environment

Skills

Health & safety

Saf safeguarding

Risk assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Outdoor Education/Sport/Leisure/Youth Work/Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

This permanent coordinator post sits at Kilve Court Outdoor Centre, a residential site run by Somerset Council for children, young people and visiting groups. The work centres on planning and running outdoor learning programmes and residential stays, managing bookings and promoting the centre, while deputising for the Centre Manager. Hybrid working is possible where service needs allow, and the role leads activities as well as overseeing the centre's daily operation. Visa sponsorship is not available, and interviews are set for the week of 9 November.

What the job involves

• Lead and coordinate outdoor programmes, activities and residential stays
• Deputise for the Centre Manager and oversee the day-to-day running of the centre
• Manage bookings and promote the centre to grow bookings
• Create outdoor learning experiences that inspire children and young people
• Build relationships with schools, parents, group leaders and visitors
• Support safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
• Champion customer service and look for ways to exceed expectations
• Work with colleagues to improve the service and create an inclusive environment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Outdoor Education, Sport, Leisure, Youth Work, Education or related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant outdoor activity leadership qualification(s)
• Current First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain one

Experience

• Delivering excellent customer service and building relationships with schools, parents and visitors
• Planning and delivering activities, programmes or events
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of a service, facility or team

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding and risk assessment in outdoor or residential settings
• Strong communication skills with children, young people and adults
• Excellent organisational skills to manage bookings, programmes and competing priorities
• Leading activities and making effective decisions in a busy environment

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance
• Paid volunteering opportunities