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Join Our Ever Expanding Team At Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre
Current Career Opportunities
Our team includes Outdoor Instructor, Apprentice, Customer Experience Team, Maintenance and Catering Team members. Find out more about the roles we’re currently hiring.
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Outdoor Learning Apprenticeship
Department:
Apprenticeship
Who We are Looking For:
Someone looking for a rewarding role where each day you will help young people build skills for life and create lasting memories, or, simply love outdoor activities and want to share your passion and inspire others?
During an apprenticeship at Avon Tyrrell outdoor centre, you will learn how to instruct a wide range of outdoor activities from climbing and canoeing, to bushcraft and environmental education, and gain experience of working with a wide range of groups and individuals.
Experience and Qualifications
No previous experience is required but candidates should:
- enjoy working with young people
- be able to communicate effectively
- be willing to learn
- be prepared to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and be outside in all weathers
- have a minimum of grade C/4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English and maths; or be willing to complete relevant functional skills tests.
- be over 18 by 1 December 2024
- have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake a full enhanced DBS check
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Customer Experience Coordinator
Department:
Customer Experience Team
Who We are Looking For:
We are seeking a Customer Experience Coordinator to join our small friendly team in providing exceptional service to our diverse customer base and helping young people experience, learn and develop.
Key responsibilities include:
- proactively promoting and selling outdoor learning programmes and facilities carefully matched to customer requirements and learning objectives
- delivering excellent customer services to guests on-site, facilitating a high-quality customer experience.
Candidates should enjoy working in a young person-centred setting and be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities:
- Previous experience in a similar administrative role
- Strong ICT skills including experience of database entry
- Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals
- A good understanding of the value and positive impacts of outdoor learning or a willingness to learn
- Experience of a specialist booking system or a willingness to learn
- An ability to demonstrate strong prioritisation and organisation skills, manage changing priorities and a proven experience of meeting deadlines
For more information please read the Job Description.
Hours: Full-time Salary: £24,275 Location: Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, Bransgore
Apprenticeships at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre
Do an apprenticeship with us
An Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Learning Apprenticeship is a 2-year programme, and is a great way to start a career in the outdoor industry.
The paid programme is suitable for people aged 18+ and has the option for participants to live on-site. Throughout the two-years, you will gain skills, qualifications, and the confidence to run a variety of outdoor activities.
Volunteer at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre
Volunteer with us in the New Forest
We have lots of opportunities at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, we welcome individuals for a few hours, corporate groups for a day or regular committed hours.
We need help with everything from clearing paths, replacing fences and even helping us to put up a new shelter. We’ve got a never-ending list of jobs!
Testimonials
Hear From Our Team
“I am excited to see what opportunities arise for me in the outdoor industry and grateful to have the solid foundation of this apprenticeship.
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