Please check below for details of current job opportunities at head office and our centres. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our ever growing team, so if you have a passion to see young lives transformed then please register your details so that we can keep you informed of new job opportunities. Find out more about our Instructor Training Programme.
Hours per week: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work)
Salary: £22,370 per annum
Contract Term: Fixed-term until 31st October 2025 (subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references)
Location: Summit Centre, South Wales
We are looking for a motivated individual to lead and deliver high quality adventure activity sessions at our centre. As a key member of the activity team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos and values to our guests. You will need excellent verbal communication skills, be able to build rapport with a variety of group types and work well as part of a team.
You will ideally hold the following qualifications: Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) or Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) and Paddlesport leader (PSL) . If you do not hold these qualifications but have other relevant outdoor instructing experience and qualifications then we would still like to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
For a full job description and application form please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org or call Abigail on 01933 654103.
The Closing date for this position is 31st January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we have received sufficient applications before the closing date advertised.
Salary: £25,721 per annum (pay review pending)
Hours per week: 37.5 (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required)
Contract Term: Permanent subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and a 6-month probationary period
We are looking for an experienced Instructor who will assist the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor in running instructed activities with significant responsibility for day-to-day planning and delivery of the centre’s activity provision. As a key member of the centre instructor leadership team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff and guests.
You will need to hold 3 of the following qualifications (or historical equivalents): Mountain Leader (summer), White Water Kayak Leader Award, Canoe Leader Award (white water or open water), Rock Climbing Instructor, Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award. A Paddle Sport Leader award will also count as one of the 3 essential qualifications if a candidate does not have a Canoe or Kayak Leader Award. A 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate is also a requirement.
For the right candidate, Rock UK will support the continued progression in obtaining any awards listed but not held.
If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
For a full job description and an application form please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
Salary: National Living Wage £22,370 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required)
Contract Term: 2 years
We are looking for motivated individuals to lead and deliver high quality adventure activity sessions at Frontier Centre. As a key member of the activity team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos and values to our guests. You will need excellent verbal communication skills, be able to build rapport with a variety of group types and work well as part of a team.
This role is a training position which is part of the Rock UK Instructor Career Path. It includes dedicated training days and funding for the cost of nationally recognised awards. You will need to hold the following qualifications and experience: be familiar with running sessions within the context of outdoor education, Paddlesport Leader (or Paddlesport Instructor and working towards Paddlesport Leader) and one of the following: Mountain Leader (summer), Rock Climbing Instructor or British Cycling MTB Award Level 2. Continued training, dedicated development time and financial support will be given to help you pursue qualifications listed but not yet held.
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
For a full job description and application pack please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
Salary: £32,765 (inclusive of £3,000 non-pensionable South East Weighting Allowance) plus pension (8% employer contributions) and relocation package.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work)
Contract Term: Permanent subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS Check and a 6-month probationary period
Are you passionate about helping children build confidence through the experience of outdoor adventure? Would you like to work in 58 acres of beautiful enclosed woodland close to both London and the South Coast?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outdoor Education Manager to lead, motivate and develop a team of high quality instructors and trainees and develop the educational standards of our activity provision whilst ensuring industry best-practice and excellence in activity training and delivery. As a key member of the Centre Leadership Team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff and guests.
You will need to have experience of leadership in the outdoors and motivating a staff team as well as strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Some outdoor leadership qualifications would be desirable and the successful candidate will be committed to achieving specified outdoor National Governing Body qualifications within a 4 year period with Rock UK’s support.
If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
Please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org to request a full application pack.
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
Salary: £26,840 per annum plus £5,000 Golden Hello
Hours per week: 37.5 hours (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required)
Contract Term: Permanent subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a 6 month probationary period
We are looking for a Senior Instructor to lead, motivate and develop a team of high quality instructors and trainees, ensuring industry best-practice and excellence in activity training and delivery. As a key member of the centre instructor leadership team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff and guests.
You will need to hold the following qualifications: Rock Climbing Instructor, British Canoeing Coach award – Canoe & Kayak, British Canoeing Moderate Water Leadership Award – Canoe or WWK, Mountain Leader and ideally Archery GB Leader Award (or relevant experience). For the right candidate, Rock UK will support the continued progression in obtaining any awards listed but not held.
If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
For a full job description and an application form please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
Are you interested in a career in the outdoor adventure industry?
Are you passionate about using the outdoors to help children and young people do more than they ever thought possible?
Would you like to develop your own skills and achieve nationally recognised qualifications in an environment which supports your Christian faith?
We will provide you with on-site accommodation, utilities, activity kit and food whilst you are training with us at one of our four beautiful centres.
Rock UK is a Christian charity and there is an Occupational Requirement that our Trainee Instructors are Christians who are committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
No previous qualifications necessary.
The next instructor training programme begins in September 2025.
If you are 18 or over and want to find out more about our fast track or two year/gap year residential training programme please contact Abigail on 01933 654 103 or email job.enquiry@rockuk.org