We are looking for instructors who have a real passion for the outdoors and an enthusiasm to help young people. Does this sound like you?

Salary: £28,912 - £36,568 plus great benefits. Full time, permanent. 40 hours per week. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications & experience.

The best learning happens out in the wild …

Our instructors harness the power of learning and adventures in the outdoors to support young people and teach them the most important lesson they could ever learn: to believe in themselves.

Experiencing an Outward Bound course takes participants on a journey of self-discovery and you’ll play an integral part in this.

Why Our Instructors Love Working with Us

Our Locations: Our centres are set in inspiring environments giving you the opportunity to explore the mountains, sea, and rivers - both personally and at work. Adventures with your group include land and water based journeys, camping expeditions, rock climbing, canoeing, gorge walking and more.

Our Courses: no two weeks are the same. Our instructors have the autonomy to choose activities and journeys to maximise real impact and learning, whilst meeting course outcomes. You’ll work with the same group of young people throughout their course, making it especially rewarding as you witness their progress and personal journey.

CPD: We offer continuous professional development, including an individualised training package, dedicated training days, and a progressive salary scale. We support you to be the best you can be and reach your full potential.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals with around 18 months’ experience in the outdoor sector who hold at least two of the following qualifications:

Summer ML
Rock Climbing Instructor
BC Paddlesport Leader; or Paddlesport Instructor and Canoe Award; (or equivalent previously recognised awards).

What’s in it for you?

Stunning locations with a supportive and friendly centre environment
Funded NGB and CPD development, plus the opportunity to work alongside a highly qualified and experienced team
24 days holiday rising a day a year (up to 30 days), plus public holidays.
Option to take unpaid leave after 1 years’ service.
Combined days off and TOIL so you can pursue your own adventures.
Great benefits, including pension scheme, health insurance, life assurance, and Berghaus uniform.

Key Dates

Closing date: 09.00, Wednesday 20 May 2026.

Interview: Reach the shortlist and you'll be interviewed in person, at Aberdyfi on Friday 12 June 2026

Start date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

We’re committed to building a more diverse workforce that reflects the young people we support, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups, including women and those from ethnic minority backgrounds.

These positions are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS.

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