Our established apprenticeship programme provides training and qualifications that helps equips you for a career in the outdoors.  The opportunity is perfect for individuals that love outdoor pursuits and want to share their passion, and/or individuals looking for a practical hands-on role inspiring others. No experience necessary.

Part of UK Youth, a charity empowering young people to thrive, Avon Tyrrell is a busy established outdoor centre in the New Forest National Park.

Under the supervision of our team and after a period of internal and external training, you will be able to deliver a variety of inspirational, safe, high-quality outdoor learning sessions ranging from climbing and canoeing to bushcraft, as well as learn how to adapt your deliver to suit our wide range of groups and individuals.

No experience is required but candidates should enjoy meeting new people, be able to communicate effectively and be prepared to work inside and out in all weathers.

Training is provided on site and in addition to your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor apprenticeship qualification, you will also receive a minimum of 3 external National Governing Body qualifications.

Qualifications vary each year and can be tailored to your personal development plan, but can include: ERCA, MIAS, Archery GB, Paddlesports Instructor and CWI.

In additional to external support from our training provider all our apprentices also have a designated internal mentor to support you with your learning and technical training. 

Working Hours:

To meet our operational needs hours are scheduled on a rota basis. The rota is produced a minimum of two weeks in advance and includes some evening and weekend work. Hours will vary each week but are capped and monitored to ensure you get your time back.  The average working week is 37.5 hours.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

·       27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·       Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

·       Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

·       Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

·       20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell

·       Cyclescheme and Techscheme

·       Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

·       IT equipment provided for the duration of your training period

·       Free optional onsite accommodation in year 1 and meals whilst on duty

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied.

·       Closing date for applications will be 10 am, 4 January 2023

·       Interviews are scheduled to take place on site on 16th January 2023

·       The planned start date for this role is 1 February 2023, but this is flexible.

For more information about the role please also contact us on 01425 672347.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference. As part of the recruitment process, UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this, please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

We are a value-based, passionate, and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer, and we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated based on their relevant merits, experience, skills, and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.