Who we are

As a National Outdoor Centre, Plas y Brenin develops the people that develop the outdoor sector – from instructors to centre managers to expedition leaders to NGB officers to policymakers. This includes developing inspiring coaches, instructors and leaders in adventure sports, be they volunteers or working professionally in the sector, to better support people, from all backgrounds to get active in the outdoors.

By hosting conferences, symposiums and meetings, we bring together practitioners from across the UK (and beyond) to share learning, transfer good practice and raise standards. With a world-class reputation, this inspirational venue is also committed to helping individuals nurture their skills and confidence for independent adventures.

Current roles available:

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

The Role We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring leader to join us as Head of Paddlesport. You’ll lead and develop our paddlesport programme, ensuring it is safe, high-quality, and innovative. You’ll manage and motivate a high-performing instructional team, set 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

• BCAB Coach and BCAB Tutor status (essential)
• Extensive paddlesport coaching experience, including expeditions
• First Aid and Safeguarding qualification
• Safety-critical experience
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Financial and operational awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Desirable: WCMI/MCI/ML/RCI qualifications, ILM or business qualification, Safeguarding Level 3, 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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Director of Outdoor Training and Education – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre Location: North Wales  |  Salary: £65,000 | Full-time, Permanent

The Role We’re seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to join us as Director of Outdoor Training and Education. You’ll shape and deliver the strategic vision for Plas y Brenin’s outdoor programmes, ensuring we remain the national benchmark for outdoor education, adventure sports, and experiential learning.

You’ll lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive leadership team, driving operational excellence, programme innovation, safety, and participant experience. You’ll also have departmental oversight, including budget management, resource allocation, and people leadership, collaborating across the organisation to deliver impact and innovation.

You’ll Bring

• Proven director-level or senior leadership experience managing high-performing teams
• High-level outdoor activity qualifications (BMG, WMCI, or BCAB Coach Awards) and Course Director status with relevant NGBs
• Expertise in safety, safeguarding, and quality assurance in outdoor education
• Strong financial and operational awareness, with experience managing departmental budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Outdoor Education, Leadership, or Business Management; ILM or equivalent leadership qualification; Welsh language skills

Benefits

• 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 involves 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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Interim Director of Outdoor Training and Education – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre Location: North Wales | Salary: £21,666.67 (pro rata £65,000) | Full-time, 4-month fixed term

The Role We’re seeking an experienced senior leader to join us as Interim Director of Outdoor Training and Education. You’ll maintain operational continuity and stability across Plas y Brenin’s instructional programmes, ensuring safety, quality, and participant experience while a permanent appointment is made.

You’ll lead Heads of Department, oversee programme delivery, manage departmental operations, and support the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll also deputise for urgent CEO decisions, provide operational guidance, and act as the point of contact for critical incidents.

You’ll Bring

• Proven director-level or senior leadership experience with responsibility for high-performing teams
• High-level outdoor qualifications in mountaineering or paddlesport (BMG, WMCI, IML, High-Level BCAB Coach)
• Course Director status with relevant National Governing Bodies
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and financial performance
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality assurance, and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership

Desirable: Postgraduate or equivalent in Outdoor Education, Leadership, or Business Management; ILM or leadership qualification; financial management qualification; Welsh language skills

Benefits

• 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 underrepresented groups 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.

How to Apply Send your CV to

joinourteam@pyb.co.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Head of Multi Activity Programme – 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 Multi Activity Programme. You’ll lead and develop our multi activity instructional programme, ensuring it is safe, high-quality, and innovative. You’ll manage and motivate a high-performing instructional team, act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead, and champion inclusion and diversity in the outdoors.

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

You’ll Bring

• MCI or high-level BCAB Coach qualification
• Safeguarding Level 3 and First Aid certification
• Extensive experience delivering youth, school, and corporate outdoor programmes
• Safety-critical experience
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Operational and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Desirable: PGCE or equivalent, WMCI, Mountain Bike Leader or other outdoor qualifications, ILM/business management, 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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

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 by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

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.ukShortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment partners, The DP Group. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.