Senior Instructor

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623564
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre, Brecon
Hours per week: 37 
Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time Only)
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Interview Date: 14 April 2026

The Role:

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre is Hampshire County Council’s mountain centre, set in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, caves and waterfalls, the Centre provides young people and adults with access to challenging and inspiring outdoor learning opportunities, including mountain walking, caving, gorge walking and paddle sports, all delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. 

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Senior Instructor (Activities and Training) to join the operational leadership team. This is a senior, hands-on role within a small, highly skilled team, combining direct instructional delivery with responsibility for staff leadership, training and day-to-day operational oversight of adventurous activity programmes.  

What you’ll do:

Working closely with the Lead Instructor and Centre Manager, you will play a visible leadership role on site, setting high standards of professional practice, supporting instructors in real time and ensuring that activites are delivered safely, effectively and to a high professional standard. The role sits at the heart of operational delivery, translating organisational expectations into day-to-day practice and maintaining a strong focus on risk management, staff competence and customer experience.  

As a senior member of the operational team, you will contribute to workforce development through staff supervision, training, mentoring and competence assessment, while also acting as Duty Manager as part of an agreed rota. 

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who is suitably qualified and experienced to contribute to the multi activity programme. We offer a range of activities, including (but not exclusively) mountain walking, caving, paddle sport, climbing and gorge walking.

You will bring significant experience of working in outdoor centres, proven ability to lead and inspire staff teams, strong decision‑making skills and the confidence to manage dynamic risk in challenging outdoor environments. 

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services for residents and visitors.  We are immensely proud that our teams are so committed to delivering the high standards that our strong reputation is built on. There are many reasons why we are an excellent choice for your next career move. In addition to your salary, we offer an excellent benefits package, including: 

• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Employee Support and Wellbeing 
• A range of flexible working options 

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a respected outdoor education service, working in one of the UK’s most inspiring mountain environments while helping to shape high quality, safe and meaningful outdoor learning experiences. 

Additional Information:

Senior Instructor Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Mark Tiernan, Centre Manager on Mark.Tiernan2@hants.gov.uk