The Outdoors Project
Lead Instructor
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Lead Instructor
Lead Instructor – Full-Time & Seasonal Outdoor Adventure Roles
The Outdoors Project Brighton & Hove
Introduction
This is a unique opportunity to lead outdoor adventure sessions all year round for children aged 5–11. If you thrive in an environment where leading a team, shaping experiences, and making a real impact is central to your role—and if you love adventure in all weathers—we want to talk to you.
The Outdoors Project Brighton & Hove is looking for an experienced, confident Lead Instructor with experience in running groups. This role isn’t just seasonal—it’s a consistent, year-round commitment with multiple pathways to growth.
About the Role
The Lead Instructor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive outdoor adventure sessions while managing a site, a small team, and the overall experience for children. Every day is different, with a balance of structured activities, experiments and pure outdoor play.
We offer more than just a workplace—it’s a chance to:
- Shape unforgettable experiences in nature.
- Lead teams and develop staff who share the same passion for outdoor education.
- Work across holiday clubs, after-school clubs and children’s parties.
- Build a sustainable career with opportunities to expand your role as the organisation grows.
- Be part of a collective group of talented and fun-loving people who all aim to make outdoor learning better for the kids they work with.
What We Do: A 100% Outdoor Adventure Experience
Our sessions are packed with hands-on outdoor activities designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and create lasting memories:
- Bushcraft & Fire Lighting – Learn essential outdoor skills with hands-on demonstrations.
- Shelter Building – Working together, children design and create their own survival shelters.
- Nerf Battles – Epic outdoor and woodland battlegrounds.
- Survival Skills – Team challenges and winding up excitement.
- Themed Adventures – Inspired by kids’ favourite worlds, such as Harry Potter, Pokémon and Minecraft.
- Nature Exploration & Play – Games and experiments based on outdoor discovery.
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Ideal Candidate: What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised person with strong leadership skills and a passion for working outdoors. You’ll need:
- Leadership experience ideally in outdoor activities, childcare, education, sports coaching, or another related sector.
- Confidence managing primary-aged children (5–11) in a group setting.
- Experience working with a team and the ability to keep a operation running smoothly day-to-day.
- Reliability and excellent communication skills to embed a cohesive team culture.
- A natural love for the outdoors – whether that’s bushwalking, problem-solving, creativity or play.
- Enthusiasm and positivity – fun is contagious!
- A nurturing attitude: children need to feel encouraged to explore safely.
Desirable but Not Essential
If you have these qualifications, you’ll be even better equipped:
- Paediatric Level 3 First Aid Qualification
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check on the update service.
- Level 1 or higher Safeguarding course
Hours and Opportunities
This role primarily operates from our Holiday Clubs & After School Clubs, but it also involves additional activities, including:
- Weekend birthday parties
- Workshops and year-round seasonal and regular events
- Flexible availability throughout the year as the organisation expands
The opportunities are suited to someone who prides themselves on growing with the company while making a tangible difference in children’s lives.
What It’s Like to Work With Us
Our team is a mix of:
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- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Outdoor instructors and creatives
- Students and individuals passionate about outdoor play
- Some former club attendees who have become part of the team, finding a home for their love of adventure and working with kids
We’re not looking for perfection—just personality, passion and playfulness. Lessons learned from the moment might include:
- Which woodland creatures are best predictors of bracken levels.
- How to light a team fire with safety
- Which watercolour shades have preserved a memory based on a pool motif.
Watch some of our adventures: Sample Video Link
How to Apply
We encourage you to get in touch if you’re interested. You’ll need:
- Your CV
- A short cover note (not a full application)
- Send these to louise.williams@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
- In your cover note, please include and elaborate on:
- Your relevant experience in outdoor leadership and teamwork.
- Why you’d excel as a Lead Instructor.
- Who your favourite cartoon character is (this applies to everyone—we’re serious about fun!)
Email: louise.williams@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
About The Outdoors Project
The Outdoors Project exists because we believe nature and play are essential for children to flourish. We run holiday clubs, after-school clubs and parties across Brighton & Hove for children aged 5–see 11. Our mission is simple: to inspire the next generation to be creative, active, confident and adaptable through outdoor experiences.
More about our team, initiatives and impact: Meet The Team
The Outdoors Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Review site locations and information on website: www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Work Location: In person
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