Tutor / Activity Instructor

Do you want to make a real difference?

Bendrigg Trust is more than just an outdoor centre, our work has a huge impact on the lives of our visitors – that’s around 100,000 disabled people and carers since our charity was established 44 years ago.

It is no exaggeration to say that working as a Bendrigg Tutor, you’d play a huge part in making a significant difference to people’s lives. Through this rewarding position, you’ll work alongside a highly experienced and compassionate team of outdoor professionals to deliver a range of adventure activities.

This exciting opportunity would suit outdoor professionals who are keen to broaden their horizons and regularly support a diverse range of people.

Tutor / Activity Instructor

We have Tutor positions available, starting in March 2026. The successful candidate will likely have previous experience at another outdoor centre and will ideally have a range of outdoor qualifications, although we would accept applications from people from other sectors with comparable experience. Experience of working with disabled people and minibus driving will be an advantage to an application.

Bendrigg Trust

Highly rewarding work: Bendrigg Trust aims to promote inclusion, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the safe provision of adventurous activities. Situated near Kendal in Cumbria, Bendrigg is an outdoor education centre specialising in working with people with disabilities.

Being a Tutor at Bendrigg is a fantastic opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills in the outdoor industry. No two groups are the same and the joy of working with people with different abilities, is that you are always part of finding technical solutions to enable participants to do things that they may have never done before.

Employment Options:

1 x Full time permanent activity tutor

We understand that everyone is different and try to be as flexible as possible. This opportunity could be open to anyone interested in full time or Seasonal work. Please just tell us in your application what level of contract you would like to be considered for.

Benefits:

Bendrigg Trust is a caring and supportive environment, making it a great place to work. Our focus is on developing our practices and developing our people.

Salary: £23,306 – £30,440 per annum (FTE. Starting Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. All salaries are reviewed annually with new salary levels coming into effect at the start of each year.

Training: Professional development is actively encouraged and rewarded. Staff are provided with a generous training package with up to 10 days per year available for external training courses. We also run a number of internal training sessions throughout the year to support your personal and professional development.

Subsistence: Food, drinks and refreshments are provided during working hours

Holidays: Holiday entitlement will accrue at a rate of 2½ working days per month (30 days + bank holidays per year – Full time equivalent).

Pension: All employees can take advantage of our pension arrangements whereby contributions of 5% from the employee are matched by 5% from Bendrigg Trust.

Please email vacancies@bendrigg.org.uk to request an application form.