Head of Mountaineering – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre
Location: North Wales Salary: £43,000 Full-time/FTE/Job Share, Permanent

The Role
We’re seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to join us as Head of Mountaineering. You’ll lead and develop our mountaineering programme, ensuring it is safe, high-quality, and innovative. You’ll manage and motivate a high-performing instructional team, set the culture, and foster a supportive learning environment.

You’ll also have departmental oversight including budget, people management, performance, and collaborating across the organisation to deliver impact and innovation.

You’ll Bring

• WMCI qualification (essential)
• Safeguarding and First Aid certification
• Experience delivering and directing Mountain Training qualifications
• Safety-critical experience
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Financial and operational awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Desirable: BMG, IML, ILM/business qualification, Welsh language skills, D1 licence.

Benefits

• 25 days CPD annually for you and your team
• Free lunch, staff discounts, and access to on-site gym, climbing wall, and pump track
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance and 28 days holiday

Our Commitment
We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the outdoor sector and are a Disability Confident Employer. This role requires working with children and/or vulnerable adults and an enhanced DBS check is required.

How to Apply
Send your CV to joinourteam@pyb.co.uk Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about the next steps for their application.

Head of Paddlesport – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre
Location: North Wales | Salary: £43,000 | Full-time/Job Share considered | Permanent

Shape the Future of Paddlesport
We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Head of Paddlesport to lead one of the UK’s most respected outdoor programmes into its next chapter.

Plas y Brenin has a proud heritage at the heart of Paddlesport in the UK. We are now looking for a leader who can honour that legacy while driving innovation, diversification, and growth — ensuring our Paddlesport offer continues to evolve and inspire the next generation.

This role is about more than delivering excellent courses. It is about shaping the future of Paddlesport at the National Outdoor Centre: developing new ideas, expanding audiences, building partnerships, and ensuring our programmes remain relevant, inclusive, and sector leading.

You will lead a highly skilled team of instructors, setting a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Alongside maintaining our renowned core Paddlesport activities, you will explore new opportunities to broaden the centre’s impact and keep us at the forefront of outdoor learning and adventure sport.

As Head of Department, you will oversee programme development, team leadership, budgets, and operational delivery, working collaboratively across the organisation to drive innovation and organisational impact.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of Paddlesport at the UK’s National Outdoor Centre, set within the outstanding landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Why Join Us

• 25 days CPD each year for you and your team
• Free daily lunch
• Staff discounts and access to facilities including gym, climbing wall, and pump track
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Life assurance
• 28 days holiday

Our Commitment

We actively welcome applications from those underrepresented in the outdoor sector and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and will require an enhanced DBS check.

We’re Looking For

A credible and experienced Paddlesport professional who combines technical expertise with strategic leadership and the ability to inspire change.

Essential

• High level BCAB Coach status, or an equivalent high-level Paddlesport coaching qualification with the ability to achieve BCAB Performance Coach status
• Extensive Paddlesport coaching experience, including expedition leadership
• First Aid and Safeguarding qualification
• Experience working in safety-critical environments
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Financial awareness and operational oversight
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• D1 driving licence

Desirable

• BCAB Tutor status, or willingness to work towards this
• D1 plus E driving licence
• Experience managing performance, programmes, and teams
• WCMI / MCI / ML / RCI qualifications or equivalent expedition leadership experience
• Leadership or business qualification (e.g. ILM)
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Welsh language skills

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th March 2026

How to Apply
Send your CV to joinourteam@pyb.co.uk . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about the next steps for their application.

Senior Instructor – Paddlesport – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre
Location: North Wales | Salary: £41,000 | Full-time/FTE/Job Share, Permanent

The Role
We’re looking for a highly qualified and experienced paddlesport practitioner to join us as Paddlesport Senior Instructor. You’ll direct and deliver a wide range of NGB and skills courses, deputising for the Head of Paddlesport, and leading by example across our paddlesport programme.

You’ll provide supervisory leadership during programme delivery, support colleagues, and contribute to wider programmes including Embark expeditions and outreach projects. Safety, quality, and innovation will be central to your role, ensuring our instructors and participants experience the highest standards.

You’ll Bring

• BCAB (or equivalent) Coach in multiple disciplines, with BCAB Tutor status desirable
• First Aid and Safeguarding qualification
• Significant experience as a paddlesport instructor, including expeditions
• Safety-critical experience and strong knowledge of paddlesport standards
• Supervisory or team leader experience in outdoor education
• Operational experience including planning, logistics, and staff deployment
• DVLA minimum driving licence requirements, D1+E for trailers if required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable: Additional outdoor qualifications (e.g., ML, RCI), Safeguarding Level 3, Welsh language skills.

Benefits

• 25 days CPD annually for you and your team
• Free lunch, staff discounts, and access to on-site gym, climbing wall, and pump track
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance and 28 days holiday

Our Commitment
We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the outdoor sector and are a Disability Confident Employer. This role requires working with children and/or vulnerable adults and an enhanced DBS check is required.

How to Apply
Send your CV to joinourteam@pyb.co.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about the next steps for their application.

Senior Instructor – Multi Activity Programme – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre
Location: North Wales | Salary: £41,000 | Full-time/FTE/Job Share, Permanent

The Role
We’re seeking an experienced and highly qualified practitioner to join us as Senior Instructor for our Multi Activity Programme. You’ll deliver a wide range of residential, outdoor, and corporate team-building programmes for adults and young people.

While no formal people management is required, you’ll provide supervisory leadership during programme delivery, support colleagues, and deputise for the Head of Multi Activity Programme as needed. You’ll also contribute to wider programmes, including Embark expeditions and outreach activities.

Be the point of contact for Fast Track candidates, working in collaboration with the Director of Outdoor Training and Education and Director of Sales and Marketing to attract participants to the Fast Track programme. Supervise Fast Track candidates for the duration of the programme.

You’ll Bring

• MCI or high-level BCAB (or equivalent paddlesport) qualification
• MTB Level 3 qualification
• Safeguarding Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience delivering residential and outdoor programmes for children, young people, and adults
• Experience in corporate team-building and group programmes
• Supervisory or team leader experience in outdoor education
• Knowledge of safety management procedures and industry standards
• DVLA minimum driving licence requirements, D1 for minibus, D1+E for trailers if required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable: PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, Welsh language skills.

Benefits

• 25 days CPD annually
• Free lunch, staff discounts, and access to on-site gym, climbing wall, and pump track
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance and 28 days holiday

Our Commitment
We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the outdoor sector and are a Disability Confident Employer. This role requires working with children and/or vulnerable adults and an enhanced DBS check is required.

How to Apply
Send your CV to joinourteam@pyb.co.uk Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about the next steps for their application.

Instructor – Multi Activity Programme – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre
Location: North Wales | Salary: £29,816 | Full-time/FTE/Job Share, Permanent

The Role
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Instructor to join our Multi Activity Programme. You’ll deliver residential, outdoor, and corporate programmes for children, young people, and adults, ensuring high standards of safety, engagement, and instructional quality.

You’ll support wider programme delivery, including outreach projects, and help foster a culture of inclusion and diversity in the outdoors. You’ll act as a role model for colleagues and participants, ensuring every programme is enjoyable, safe, and inspiring.

You’ll Bring

• MCI or BCAB (or equivalent paddlesport) qualification
• Safeguarding and First Aid certification
• Experience delivering programmes for children, young people, adults, and corporate groups
• Knowledge of safety management and industry standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• DVLA minimum driving licence requirements, D1 for minibus, D1+E for trailers if required

Desirable: Mountain Bike Leader qualification or willingness to obtain, Safeguarding Level 3, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, Welsh language skills.

Benefits

• 25 days CPD annually
• Free lunch, staff discounts, and access to on-site gym, climbing wall, and pump track
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance and 28 days holiday

Our Commitment
We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the outdoor sector and are a Disability Confident Employer. This role requires working with children and/or vulnerable adults and an enhanced DBS check is required.

How to Apply
Send your CV to joinourteam@pyb.co.uk Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about the next steps for their application.