Outdoor Education Officer
University of Leeds
This role will be based on the University campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Salary £29,558 to £33,002 per annum pro-rata (Grade 5)
80% (28 hours per week)
Do you have an enthusiasm for developing outdoor education at Leeds? Do you have a passion for climbing and spending time outdoors? Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop strong business relationships and networks?
Outdoor education is an exciting and growing area of Sport & Physical Activity. We deliver engaging experiential programmes to undergraduates, postgraduates, staff and external clients. We facilitate access to outdoor spaces and provide adventurous activities as part of personal development and environmental education opportunities at Leeds.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of outdoor education and the climbing facility at the Edge, working closely with the Leadership & Outdoor Education Manager. This will involve coordinating bookings, dealing with customers and other staff members, as well as promoting outdoor education and climbing at the University.
This full-time role will also incorporate the delivery of indoor climbing, outdoor sessions and assisting with academic practical sessions.
You will work with a range of different internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across the Facilities Directorate and Leeds University Union.
Your working week will be based predominantly at the Jerusalem Chapel, which is on the University of Leeds' main campus; however, there will be the occasional requirement to work at our outdoor centre located near the hamlet of Selside in the Yorkshire Dales and at local climbing crags such as Brimham Rocks, Almscliffe, Otley Chevin and Ilkley Moor.
Training and development opportunities will be available for the right candidate in equipment inspection, route setting, caving, kayaking, urban abseiling and a range of other outdoor activities as well as further academic development in the area of outdoor & experiential learning.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes is also available.
- And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Sam Lee, Leadership & Outdoor Education Manager
Tel: 0113 343 3003 - Email: [email protected]
Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the full Candidate Brief, and to apply online, visit FDSPA1086 Outdoor Education Officer - Jobs at the University of Leeds