Project Contractor

Orange Recruitment; St Davids; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking passionate and energetic contractors to lead educational and conservation-based trips for students aged 11–21. As a Flooglebinder Project Contractor, you'll guide transformative journeys, ensuring safety and well-being. Ideal candidates are experienced in group leadership, have excellent communication skills, and are confident in outdoor environments. This role requires availability for trips lasting from 1 to 4 weeks.

Qualifications

• Confident working in remote or outdoor environments.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Availability for trips ranging from 1 to 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support groups of students aged 11–21 on educational and conservation-based trips.
• Deliver elements of trip content including workshops and discussions.
• Work collaboratively with local partners and project teams.

Skills

Experience working with young people or in group leadership roles

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Outdoor First Aid (16-hour minimum) or similar

Job description

We’re looking for passionate, energetic, and reliable contractors to help lead and deliver unforgettable student trips across the globe. As a Flooglebinder Project Contractor, you’ll facilitate immersive travel experiences that focus on conservation, community, culture, and personal growth. You’ll guide young people through transformative journeys, whether trekking through jungles, supporting conservation projects, or diving into the ocean to explore marine life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support groups of students aged 11–21 on educational and conservation-based trips
• Deliver elements of trip content including workshops, discussions, and reflection sessions
• Work collaboratively with local partners and project teams
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants
• Represent Flooglebinder’s values and ethos at all times

General Requirements

• Experience working with young people or in group leadership roles
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Confident working in remote or outdoor environments
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Availability for trips ranging from 1 to 4 weeks
• Enhanced DBS (Flooglebinder can support this process if needed)

Ideal Certifications

• Outdoor First Aid (16-hour minimum) or similar
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., Mental Health First Aid, safeguarding, expedition leadership) are a bonus

What Makes You, You?

We love working with people who bring something special to the table. Maybe you’re a wildlife photographer, a sustainability advocate, a yoga instructor, a musician, or a marine biologist, whatever your passion is, we want to hear about it! Our trips thrive when students connect with people who are genuinely excited to share their interests, so let us know what makes you you.

The Application Process

• Please send your CV and a ~2 minute video of yourself explaining how you got to where you are now, why you’re interested in working for Flooglebinder and what you ‘geek’ out.
• First stage interview with the People Coordinator
• Second stage interview with co-founders