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Marketing and Communications Officer
Exciting company…exciting opportunity…in marketing and communications skills…
We at Always Aim High Events pride ourselves on hosting world class sporting events. Based in North Wales we now reach out to a national and international audience of athletes, spectators and partners. As we expand the number of our events and participants we are looking for someone outstanding to join us to provide excellence in marketing and communications.
For a full role profile click here.
If you think you are the right person for us please complete our application form and return it to Kenny@alwaysaimhigh.co.uk by midday on 8th May 2013.
Freelance Learning and Development Facilitators/Instructors
The Bowles Development Centre, near Tunbridge Wells is looking to expand its pool of freelance staff to support the delivery of Learning and Development programmes.
Based around a sandstone crag we offer residential programmes and courses for professional organisations, companies, schools & colleges. We havea broad range of onsite facilities such as rocks, ropes courses, two dry ski slopes, a swimming pool and range of team development activities.
Bowles is looking for established outdoor professionals who are used to working with a range of clients from both corporate and educational settings. Technical qualifications (SPA, D1+E, APIOL) are valuable but more importantly we are looking for reliability, flexibility and a breadth of experience.
Facilitation & reviewing skills within a professional development context would be advantageous.
If you live further afield we can offer accommodation for a block of work.
Please send us a covering letter and CV outlining your experience and qualifications. Alternatively please call Annabel Kent (Learning & Development Facilitator) for an informal chat.
Tel: 01892 610600 / annabel@bowles.ac / www.bowles.ac
Bowles Development Centre, Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9LW
Centre Manager - Northampton
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day running of the Pinnacle Climbing Centre, including managing and developing staff, promoting the use of the centre to the general public and driving sales with a particular emphasis on a positive approach to customer satisfaction, care, service and safety. You will be able to demonstrate good computer literacy and language skills, excellent time keeping and be a smart, well presented individual.
Duties
- Key Holding, including opening and closing the premises
- Preparing and organizing the centre to a high standard at all timesManaging staff and staffing the centre to run all sessions and events
- Managing and implementing Health and Safety Policies, including Risk Assessments, etc.
- Customer facing duties, including reception and telephone calls
- Cash handling and banking
- Actively promoting a constant, positive improvement of staff, instructors, customers and the centre in general
- Climbing instruction and coaching when necessary
- Driving sales of all products and services offered
Experience and Qualifications
The successful applicant will need the following:
- Relevant industry experience
- SPA or CWA (ideally CWLA)
- First aid certificate
Remuneration
Based on experience and qualifications.
For more into please call Simon on 07815078609 or visit www.thepinnaclecentre.co.uk
Chief Instructor - Northampton
Duties
- Instructing sessions and supervising the instruction team
- Session and program planning
- Developing our kids’ clubs and youth climbing team
- Developing and overseeing NICAS to level 5 within the Centre, and working with other climbing walls as awarding centres
- Dealing with customers and staff in a friendly, efficient manner
- Working on reception, taking bookings, phone calls and cash handling
- Working closely with, and assisting centre management in all aspects of the day to day running of the centre
- Selling services and products offered
Experience and Qualifications
The successful applicant will need the following:
- Relevant industry experience
- Must be a keen and active climber
- CWLA & first aid certificate
- Computer literacy and good communication skills
Remuneration
Based on experience and qualifications.
For more into please call Simon on 07815078609 or visit www.thepinnaclecentre.co.uk
Mountain Leaders Required
We are currently seeking two Mountain Leaders with significant alpine glacier experience to lead on our 5 week expedition to Norway in July and August 2013. This is an unpaid position, however it will not cost anything for the individual either. We shall cover all travel and in country costs.
More information about the expedition can be found here
For an overview of leading with British exploring, please visit: www.britishexploring.org
For those interested please contact the Operations Directly at 020 7591 3141, or email operations@britishexploring.org.
Female Mountain Leaders Required
Additionally, we are specifically seeking female Mountain Leaders to lead on our 5 week expedition to the Ladakh region of the Indian Himalaya in July and August 2013. Again this is an unpaid position, but all costs will be covered.
More information about the expedition can be found here
For an overview of leading with British exploring, please visit: www.britishexploring.org
For those interested please contact the Operations Directly at 020 7591 3141, or email operations@britishexploring.org.
Mountain Leaders for the British Exploring Outreach Programme
You will be part of the team delivering the pioneering British Exploring Outreach programme - the Dangoor Next Generation programme. The programme is open to disadvantaged young people from the UK, recruited by our project partner, Catch22. The aim of the programme is to break the cycle of disengagement that many of these young people find themselves in through a UK based training programme followed by a dedicated 3 week expedition to Iceland (11th August – 1st September).
The application form and job description can be found here.
More information about the Outreach Programme can be found here.
Please send any queries to outreach@britishexploring.org or phone 02075913170 and speak to Jo or Caroline
Please be aware that this is a voluntary position however all expenses relating to the programme, including flights, food, accommodation and group equipment, will be paid throughout.
Instructor Level 2
Sandwell Residential Educational Service is recruiting for an instructor at Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Instructor Level 2 1.0 FTE (1 year Fixed term post)
SRES 6-8 £19497 – £23177 p.a.
- BCU/UKCC Level 1 or higher
- MLTB CWA or higher are required.
Gained or working towards at least two of the following
- BCU/UKCC Level 2,
- MLTB WGL or higher,
- GNAS Archery Leader,
- APIOL.
Forest School/Environmental Management or other such equivalent qualifications are also desirable. Applicants over 25 who hold a D1E entitlement are on their driving licence are highly desirable.
An enhanced CRB clearance is required for this role
For an informal discussion of the post, please contact:
Stuart Meese, Head of Centre, or Daniel Rochelle, Senior Tutor, on 01299 403292.
Website www.frankchapmancentre.co.uk
Apply for this post on-line at https://www.wmjobs.co.uk
REF: ES3352 – Instructor Level 2
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