Activity / Programme (Operation) Manager - Lancashire
Borwick Hall Outdoor Education Centre
Location: Borwick, Carnforth, Lancashire
Salary: £37,467-£ 40,465
Closes: 8/12/25
Activity / Programme (Operation) Manager at Borwick Hall
Full Time /37hrs per week/£37,467-£ 40,465 (JNC 22-25)
Closing date: 8th December
Interviews: 15th December at Borwick Hall
Lancashire Outdoor Education is delighted to offer the opportunity to join the Borwick Hall Centre Leadership Team in the role of Activity / Programme Manager.
The role
The Activity / Programme Manager is a key player in the successful planning and delivery of adventurous activities at the centre. Responsibilities include; liaising with group leaders, allocating staff and resources, ensuring safe & quality delivery, contributing to the delivery of activities, overseeing the purchase & maintenance of outdoor equipment and managing a team of core staff & a flexible team of Associate Tutors.
The Activity/Programme Manager will contribute to the effective running of the centre as part of the Centre Leadership Team through collaboration with the House Manager, Site Manager and Business Support Officer.
The role also has opportunity to contribute to the development and culture of Lancashire Outdoor Education as part of the Activity Management Team. This working group lead by the Head of Outdoor Education ensures consistency, quality, and progression of our activity provision.
This staffing structure allows qualified and experienced individuals to focus on their area of our service and to support each other as part of the Centre Leadership Team in meeting our customer needs. The centres are overseen by the Head of Outdoor Education to ensure quality, efficiency and strategic direction aligned with and contributing to Lancashire County Council.
Borwick Hall
Situated in the heart of Borwick village, our extensive grounds lie alongside the Lancaster Canal, giving us excellent access to this wonderful resource. Located just 2 miles from Junction 35 on the M6, Borwick Hall offers easy access to both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National parks.
The person
The Activity / Programme Manager role would suit someone with significant Outdoor Adventurous Activity experience, a higher level National Governing Body Award (or a commitment to work towards this) and with good organisation skills to plan, manage and deliver a successful outdoor adventurous activity programme.
For the right person this represents an opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact at Borwick Hall and contribute to the culture and development of LOE across the three centres.
Benefits include
- 32 days holiday increasing to 37 with service (excluding bank holidays)
- Teacher Pension scheme
- Extensive training and development opportunities
Applications must be submitted through the Lancashire County Council Website
Applicants will find that the role is listed as 'Operations Manager' in the LCC structure/advert.
Interviews: 15th December at Borwick Hall
The interview day will include a site tour, the opportunity to talk with centre staff and include several tasks as part of the day.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, you are welcome to contact Derek Queenan (Head of Outdoor Education) 07795 121115