Salary
£39,152 – £44,075 per annum
Position
Permanent, Full Time (including some weekends), 37 hours per week. Site‑Based at Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre, Bamford, S33 0BJ.
Job Description
Notts Outdoors, a dedicated team within Nottinghamshire County Council, is committed to creating positive experiences that help children and families grow, learn, and have fun. Our Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre is a flagship venue in the Peak District, offering a unique opportunity to inspire young people through outdoor learning. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Centre to provide strategic leadership and operational management for the centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and sustainability of the Centre.
- Oversee staff, programmes, facilities, and resources.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Notts Outdoors to promote outdoor activities.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Drive performance and foster a positive team culture.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in outdoor education, management, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a leadership role within an educational or outdoor setting.
- Proven experience managing budgets and resources.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in outdoor environments.
Key Skills
- Leadership – inspire and motivate a team.
- Communication – excellent verbal and written skills to engage staff, families, and stakeholders.
- Problem‑solving – manage challenging situations with a calm and positive approach.
- Empathy – understand the needs of young people and families, ensuring their experiences are enriching and enjoyable.
Benefits
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for training and development to enhance skills.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Additional Information
To discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Gary Richards on 07584594279 or by email gary.richards@nottscc.gov.uk. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to participate in appropriate checks.
We strongly encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and offer a job share scheme for all full‑time posts.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
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