Outdoor Learning Instructor

Do you have a passion for the outdoors?

Would you like to inspire, engage and develop personal and social skills of children and young people using adventurous outdoor activities?

Join us at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team!

The salary for this position is £25,052 per annum pro rata (based on a 36-hour working week).

Staff will have a primary base and will be required to work across all centres at times.

• High Ashurst - Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
• Henley Fort and Angel Blue - Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH

Our Outdoor Learning Instructor (Academy) role is suitable for individuals new to the outdoor learning industry.

We are planning our next cohort to commence in Spring 2026. We are offering 6-month contracts.

• Previous group work experience in an outdoor or other setting
• Your interest and passion for the outdoors
• Good leadership skills
• Previous experience of working with children or young people

• A fantastic entry level role into the world of outdoor learning
• A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
• Working in a friendly and dynamic team
• Working with a range of customers and projects
• Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
• Health and wellbeing staff benefits
• Local government pension scheme – contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings
• Family and lifestyle discounts to include discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, weekends away, holidays, gifts, etc
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to further courses and training
• Future career opportunities

Applicants need to have excellent communication skills, be able to build rapport and empathise with others and be confident to lead groups in an outdoor setting.

We will provide an excellent training package and support, which will grow and develop the skills, knowledge and tools in this role.