Employer:Surrey County Council 

Reference:1105594 

Salary:£18,774 - £26,139 per annum (SP6 - 7) 

Hours: 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Education Centre, Richmond 

Closing date:05/03/2010 23:30 PM 

Role Description:
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development offers a range of developmental outdoor educational programmes. We are looking for a permanent Outdoor Education Worker in a senior role to be based at Thames Young Mariners, Richmond, Surrey. This is a busy water-based centre that delivers a range of programmes, training and courses to young people.

Senior role responsibilities: -

• Managing and leading the staff team.
• Developing programmes to cater for a range of groups meeting their specific needs.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations.
• Maintain health and safety standards and procedures of the service.

Candidates applying for this role should have experience in the outdoor industry and experience in managing as well as the below qualification:

Essential

• B.C.U Level 3 Kayak/ Canoe Coach or RYA senior Instructor (Ideally both)

An enhanced CRB disclosure and a Children\’s barred list check will be required for this role.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rob Fidgett on 01372 374136.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 5 March 2010
Interviews: 18 March 2010

Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.