Bushcraft / Living Heritage / Land Based Instructor - Perth
Willowgate Adventure Centre
Location: Stockgreen Lodge, Perth, Perth & Kinross
Salary: £32,000 pa pr
Closes: 10/1/25
Bushcraft / Living Heritage / Land Based Instructor at Willowgate Adventure Centre
Who we are looking for:
Willowgate Adventure Centre is currently seeking a highly motivated, experienced and appropriately qualified Bushcraft / Living Heritage / Land Based instructor to join us on a full-time permanent basis as of March 2025. Could this be you?
The successful candidate for this post will bring a significant amount of expertise to the table and play a pivotal role in taking an established and respected operation to the next level in terms of delivery output and ongoing business development.
You should be well versed in the inner workings of an activity centre / outdoor education / heritage-based learning setting and hold demonstrable aptitude for delivering land-based programmes of education to a cross section of clientele including Stag / Hen groups, corporate events, schools, vulnerable adults and additional learning support needs. A full clean driving licence is essential as some offsite work may be required.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Senior leadership for Land Based activities and education initiatives
- Training & Development of junior team members to a high standard
- Development and implementation of new business and education ventures in collaboration with line managers.
- Quality Assurance including that of the delivery team, customer service and product
- Responsibility for the health and safety of staff and clients
- Equipment Management including overall safety, sourcing and disposal using responsible means
- Working with Line Manager to monitor and advise on Continuous Professional Development
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
- Bushcraft Level 3 or higher (Essential)
- Archery GB (Essential)
- MBL Level 2 or above (Essential)
- National Navigation Award provider (Essential)
- Duke of Edinburgh assessor (Essential)
- Duke of Edinburgh supervisor (Desirable)
- Forest School Leader (Desirable)
- Mountain leader (Desirable)
- Rock climbing instructor (Desirable)
All applicants must have a clean UK driving licence and a Level 3 First Aid Course (or be willing to obtain before commencing work)
Please click on PDF for full job description, including essential and desirable qualifications
Remuneration and Benefits
Based on 40 hour a week, in return for your commitment to this role we offer a salary of £32,000 a year with an annual £1,000 contribution towards continuous professional development, along with 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
Please send us your CV and a brief cover statement to highlight your background and why you feel that you would be a strong candidate for consideration. ([email protected])
- Closing Date Midnight 10th January 2025
- Start Date March 2025