Casual Outdoor Education Instructor
Ref: 157387-2
Salary: £32,597 p.a. pro rata
plus 12.07% uplift in respect of accrued holidays
Location: Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
Plas Pencelli is a successful local authority outdoor education centre set in large attractive grounds on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. This vibrant and well-equipped centre offers high quality outdoor activity programmes for young people and adults. Programmes utilise a range of traditional off site outdoor activities at the best venues in South Wales.
As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering offsite educational outdoor activities. You will be monitoring health and safety whilst supervising groups and activity assistants. Integral to the role will be facilitating group interaction and personal development by encouraging and supporting participants to help achieve their potential. You will also be helping maintain outdoor equipment.
As someone who believes in the value of outdoor learning, you will be a career professional with evidence of successful higher education within a complimentary field and operate at a level equivalent to APIOL. You will have:
- previously worked with young people as an outdoor instructor with two years’ experience working in an outdoor setting.
- You will be appropriately qualified and possess a minimum of two awards from
- RCI
- HML
- LCMLA Level 1
- BC Paddlesport Instructor
or equivalent, with a commitment to achieve all four awards within a short time span. Higher qualifications will be an advantage.
A current driving license is essential for this role and a D1 entitlement is a significant advantage otherwise a commitment is required to achieve this over a short period of time.
Plas Pencelli is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For further information about the role please contact Cilla Withers, Head of Plas Pencelli Outdoor Education Centre on [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 20 July 2026
Interview date: By arrangement
