Outdoor Learning Instructor (Bank) at Surrey County Council, Guildford

This role has a starting hourly rate of £13.71 per hour, plus £2.12 per hour leave allowance.

We are excited to be hiring bank Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) to commence in Spring 2027.

We are offering flexible bank contracts, various hours available (usually a minimum of seven hours per shift), with work opportunities over seven days per week.

Our centres are:

• Henley Fort Outdoor Learning Centre, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
• Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Learning Centre, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
• High Ashurst Outdoor Learning Centre, Headley Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey. RH5 6DQ
• Angel Blue, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
• Various Surrey locations with the SOLD Outreach team

Our Offer to You

• A fantastic entry level role into the world of outdoor learning
• A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
• Being part of a friendly, dynamic team, working with a range of customers and projects
• Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
• Generous annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Bank Outdoor Learning Instructor role is perfect for people either new to the outdoor learning industry or those who have some experience, holding one or two national governing body qualifications in outdoor learning. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills, are able to build rapport, empathise with others and be confident to lead groups in an outdoor setting. In return we will provide an excellent training package and support, which will grow and develop skills, knowledge and tools for the role.

We are particularly interested to hear from individuals who have national governing body qualifications/experience in paddling or climbing, and those that have some experience in delivering outdoor learning.

Individuals without qualifications, but with transferrable skills, are very welcome to apply.

This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social development, raising achievement, success and aspirations in our customers lives. For a flavour of what we do, please take a look at our video about residentials: S.O.L.D. Residentials at High Ashurst centre in Mickleham, Surrey.

At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Previous group work experience in an outdoor or other setting, and working with children or young people
• An interest or passion for the outdoors
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• An understanding of good practice and high quality relating to health and safety

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:

1. Please tell us about what has drawn you to apply for this role.
2. Please tell us about your experience of working with groups.
3. What transferrable skills do you have that you feel would benefit this role, and why?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

This advert will close at 23:59 on 21/10/2026.

We are holding a recruitment day on Sunday 1st November (10am - 3.30pm). This is a chance to come along for the day, find out more and meet the team. Interviews will be held on this day. Please complete your application and we will invite you to the day.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.