Senior Trainer and Consultant – Beyond Bendrigg Programme

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.