Vacancies

Bendrigg needs you

Creating change, one adventure at a time.

At Bendrigg, we have the setting and the scenery, the equipment and the expertise, the people and the passion. Together we have a limitless supply of adventure, with a limitless determination to improve people’s lives.

Working at Bendrigg

At Bendrigg, our visitors feel ‘celebrated’ rather than just ‘accommodated’ and we want no different for our staff. We understand that everyone is different and try to be as flexible as possible. We are proud to offer a caring and supportive working environment with a number of benefits including:

  • Holidays: Staff receive 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (FTE, part-time pro-rata).
  • Lunch: Lunch and refreshments are provided for anyone working on-site from our amazing catering team.
  • Training: Personal and professional development is actively encouraged and rewarded. Staff are provided with opportunities for external training as well as internal training sessions throughout the year.
  • Pension: All employees can take advantage of our pension arrangements whereby contributions of 5% from the employee are matched by 5% from Bendrigg.
  • Sick pay: Company sick pay starts at one week’s full pay for the first six months of employment, rising to six months full pay for five years’ or more of employment.
  • Maternity & Paternity Pay: Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Parental leave: We understand that you may need time to settle children into a new school, or you may want to spend more time with a child. Bendrigg offers flexible working as well as 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday (maximum of 4 weeks per year).
  • Emergency Dependant & Compassionate leave: Up to 5 paid days per year.

Current Vacancies

Our current vacancies are listed below. If there are no roles advertised, please do consider looking at our volunteer pages, or getting in touch about freelance opportunities. 

Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator

Salary:

£25,299 – £31,049 FTE

Hours:

29-36.25 hours per week (0.8-1FTE)

Location:

Office-based or hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the office (Kendal)

Closing Date:

9am Monday 2nd February

Job Description:

The Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator will join a small but passionate fundraising team, working together to harness the power of adventure to create lasting change and transform communities for all.   

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day administration that the fundraising team needs to work smoothly, keep our records in order and look after our donors, participants and supporters. You will be well organised, have good attention to detail and confident with both figures and writing work. You will have a lot of contact with our visitors, donors and participants and so you will be a good communicator in person and via other means, as well as friendly and approachable. As well as experience in an administration or customer care role, you may also have worked in a fundraising or marketing team. The successful candidate will also help us to develop news ways to gather feedback from our visitors, so that we can show even more clearly what impact our work has on young people’s lives. 

How to apply  

If you feel you could belong at Bendrigg then please download the full job description and submit a copy of your CV and covering letter detailing how you fit the person specification to vacancies@bendrigg.org.uk  

For more information 

We welcome informal enquiries so please do contact our office if you have any questions. 

All enquiries relating to this post should be made to:  

Lizzie Feltoe, Fundraising Manager, elizabeth@bendrigg.org.uk, 01539 723766 

 

Senior Trainer and Consultant – Beyond Bendrigg Programme

Salary:

£29,612 to £31,913 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

36.25 hours per week FTE

Location:

Hybrid – at least one day a week at Bendrigg (Kendal, Cumbria), plus extensive UK travel

Closing Date:

09:00 28/01/2026

Job Description:

About Bendrigg

For over 45 years, Bendrigg has been breaking down barriers so that disabled and disadvantaged people can experience the life-changing benefits of outdoor adventure. Through our Beyond Bendrigg programme, we work with the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors to make adventure accessible for all. We provide training, consultancy, and access audits to help organisations build confidence, adapt activities, and create truly inclusive experiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer and Consultant to join our team and help shape the future of accessibility in the outdoors. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by delivering high-quality disability awareness and inclusion training, conducting access audits, and providing consultancy that transforms visitor experiences. You’ll work closely with our Training, Research and Consultancy Manager, delivering practical, engaging training sessions and producing clear, actionable recommendations for clients across the UK. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence positive change in outdoor and visitor settings.

What You’ll Do

Deliver interactive, experiential training to organisations in the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors.
Facilitate workshops, webinars, and on-site sessions that build confidence and practical skills.
Conduct access and inclusion audits, identifying barriers and producing tailored recommendations.
Develop and update training materials, ensuring content reflects best practice and lived experience.
Represent Bendrigg at events and build strong relationships with clients and partners.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

An experienced trainer with excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Passionate about inclusion and committed to Bendrigg’s belief that adventure should be accessible for all.
Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy schedule with autonomy, including travel across the UK.
A great communicator who can engage diverse audiences and write clear, practical reports.

Essential experience includes:

Delivering high-quality, interactive training.
Managing training preparation and follow-up to a high standard.

Desirable:

Experience in access audits (training provided if needed).
Knowledge of disability, inclusive language, and relevant legislation.
Familiarity with outdoor learning, tourism, or accessibility consultancy.

How to Apply

Please download the full job pack using the ‘view job’ button below and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and how you meet the person specification to Vacancies@bendrigg.org.uk

To ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, we also welcome applications in a variety of formats. If preferred, you may submit a short video (max 3 minutes) outlining your experience and interest in the role, rather than a traditional written application. We are committed to providing flexibility and removing barriers so all applicants can present their strengths in the way that suits you best.

We know that the perfect candidate doesn’t always meet every requirement listed, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the potential to deliver and further develop the Beyond Bendrigg programme, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to supporting your growth, helping you develop new skills, and ensuring you have what you need to succeed.

We welcome enquiries, for an informal chat about the role, contact Sara Murray at Sara@bendrigg.org.uk or 07902 434478.