The job description
a typical day on this gap project
You will lead a diverse team, ensure the highest standards of safety and customer experience, and play a key role in shaping unforgettable residential experiences for our visiting groups.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, operational oversight and a genuine passion for outdoor education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong, visible leadership to all centre staff, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
- Ensure the safe, effective and compliant operation of the centre at all times
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality outdoor education and residential programmes
- Manage centre budgets, resources and financial performance
- Maintain excellent relationships with schools, group leaders and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in standards, systems and guest experience
Would you be a good fit?
what makes you the ideal candidate
You will be an experienced leader with a proven ability to manage people and operations in a residential, educational or hospitality environment. You'll be confident, organised and resilient, with a genuine commitment to young people's learning and wellbeing.
You will ideally have:
- Leadership or management experience in an outdoor centre, residential setting or similar environment
- Strong people-management and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- A sound understanding of health & safety and safeguarding responsibilities
- A flexible, practical approach and willingness to be part of a residential community
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your gap year
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to lead a well-established outdoor learning centre
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- On-site accommodation (where applicable)
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people through outdoor education
- Company pension
- Free On-site parking
