Programme Design Lead
Location: Remote (UK) with regular travel to Manchester and International
Relocation Opportunity: Optional relocation to the UAE
Salary: £26.5-28k per annum
Company: Xplor Adventure Academy
Inspire the next generation through adventure.
At Xplor Adventure Academy, we believe that learning should be active, memorable and inspiring. We bring adventure sports into schools, using exciting, curriculum-linked experiences to develop academic knowledge, confidence, resilience and essential life skills. By blending outdoor education with innovative technology, we're transforming the way young people learn.
We're looking for a Programme Design Lead to help design, develop and deliver the next generation of our educational programmes.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for outdoor education, curriculum design and adventure sports who wants to shape experiences that make a genuine difference to thousands of young people.
About the Role
As Programme Design Lead, you'll be responsible for developing engaging, safe and innovative learning programmes that combine adventure activities with curriculum outcomes and personal development.
You'll work closely with our leadership team, instructors and technology specialists to create programmes that are educational, exciting and operationally practical.
The role is primarily home-based within the UK but requires regular travel to Manchester and the UAE. For the right candidate, relocation to the UAE is also available.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop adventure-based educational programmes for schools.
- Create detailed session plans and lesson content aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Develop engaging activities that teach both academic subjects and essential life skills.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive risk assessments, operating procedures and instructor manuals.
- Source and evaluate equipment suitable for programme delivery.
- Work with suppliers to identify new equipment and technologies.
- Develop training materials and deliver training to instructors and partner organisations.
- Review and continuously improve existing programmes using participant and instructor feedback.
- Ensure all programmes comply with health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Support the launch of new products and experiences across the UK and internationally.
- Travel to support programme implementation, testing and quality assurance.
- Willingness to pitch in with cross-department duties when necessary
About You
You'll be creative, organised and passionate about using adventure as a powerful educational tool.
You should have experience designing or delivering outdoor learning programmes and be comfortable balancing educational outcomes with practical operational requirements.
Essential
- Qualification(s) in outdoor education, adventure sports, education, sports coaching or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering and managing outdoor education or adventure activity programmes.
- Experience creating session plans, activity programmes or educational resources.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe operating procedures.
- Experience training, mentoring or assessing instructors or staff.
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
- Clean UK driving licence.
- National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in one or more adventure sports (e.g. climbing, paddlesports, mountain biking, archery or similar).
Desirable
- High level NGB qualifications (RCDI, MCI, Paddlesports coach etc.)
- University Education
- Experience writing curriculum-linked educational content.
- Knowledge of the UK/UAE National Curriculum.
- Experience working within schools or the education sector.
- Experience sourcing specialist outdoor equipment.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience using digital learning platforms.
- An interest in emerging technology.
What We Offer
- Salary of £26.5-28k per annum.
- Fully remote UK-based role.
- Regular international travel, initially to UAE, with further expansion
- Opportunity to relocate to the UAE.
- The chance to design innovative programmes that inspire thousands of young people.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- A collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team.
- The opportunity to shape the future of adventure-based education.Join Us
If you're passionate about outdoor education, thrive on creating exceptional learning experiences and want to help redefine how young people learn through adventure, we'd love to hear from you. The position start date will be September 2026.
Apply now with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for Xplor Adventure Academy. Please send the required materials to [email protected]
Pay: £26,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
