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Job Reference: HCC622628
Salary Range: £24,027 - £24,348 per annum plus evening and weekend enhancements
Work Location: Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot
Hours per week: Average of 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 8 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Activity Leaders to join our team at Calshot Activities Centre, part of Hampshire Outdoor Centres.
Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role in a friendly and supportive environment, with the chance to make a real impact on young people’s lives through outdoor learning?

Calshot Activities Centre is one of six centres operated by Hampshire Outdoor Centres, known for delivering high-quality outdoor education across Hampshire and Wales. We’re proud of our reputation for excellence, professionalism, and operating to the highest standards.

As an Activity Leader at Calshot, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering meaningful outdoor learning experiences. You’ll primarily work with school groups, supporting their personal development through immersive, group-based activities. Wherever possible, our instructors follow a group throughout their stay, building rapport and delivering a wide range of land and water-based sessions.
This is a fixed‑term contract starting in March 2026, with genuine opportunities to progress into full‑time, permanent roles within Hampshire Outdoor Centres.

• Deliver engaging outdoor activities that promote teamwork, confidence, and personal growth.
• Support school groups throughout their residential experience, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Teach a variety of land and water-based activities, depending on your skills and qualifications.
• Contribute to the centre’s commitment to high standards of safety, professionalism, and educational value.

• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals who believe in the value of outdoor learning.
• Experience working in an outdoor centre with some teaching or instructional background.
• Skills in any activity offered at our centres are advantageous. We also welcome applicants with broad outdoor experience and a passion for teaching.
• Be part of a supportive and professional team with a shared passion for outdoor education.
• Opportunities for career progression within Hampshire Outdoor Centres.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Our benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, family‑friendly policies, interest‑free travel loans, and staff discounts. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and motivating workplace where you’ll be empowered to thrive and grow in your role.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, we’d love to hear from you!

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.