Abernethy Trust Limited

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | Abernethy Barcaple

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy Barcaple, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP

Start Date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in Scotland and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

The quality of our amazing grounds and buildings are a key part of the experience of our guests – and the skills, care and attention to detail that our maintenance team show in keeping the grounds and buildings looking great, working smoothly and meeting safety standards are central to this.

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to help oversee and deliver all aspects of buildings and grounds maintenance at our 65 bed / 20 acre residential adventure centre, and help develop and lead our maintenance team. As a Christian, you will be a role-model for the maintenance team and wider centre staff, having a discipling and mentoring input into their lives.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our event weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

Accommodation will be provided if needed.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team at Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is keen to help us keep our amazing grounds and buildings in great shape.

To achieve this, you will have an eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be good at organising and planning, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner, enjoy working in an active job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

You will be committed to training and helping our Gap Year team learn new skills in maintenance. You will have a heart to get alongside your team members, helping to disciple them in their Christian faith and making their time at Abernethy a life-changing experience.

KEY ROLES

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in their role, including out of hours emergency tasks.
• Assist in the leadership of the maintenance team – leading, training, motivating and mentoring our team members, Gap Year team and volunteers
• Carry out maintenance tasks as required on buildings and essential services.
• Maintenance of the grounds and estate.
• Responsive to unplanned and emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensuring the maintenance sheds, yard and vehicles are kept tidy and that equipment is stored safely and correctly, responsibly caring for tools issued for personal or general use.
• Assist with the maintenance and care of Centre minibuses and other vehicles and trailers, including planning and preparing for routine checks and MOT tests.
• Carry out building and facilities safety checks and tests as required and keep accurate records.
• General awareness and anticipation of potential maintenance jobs to be able to act on them in good time.
• Help ensure high standards of health and safety in the team / work place.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A mature and growing Christian faith
• Have a passion for creating and maintaining high quality indoor and outdoor spaces, including an eye for detail
• An understanding of the basic principles of plumbing, painting & decorating
• Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
• Able to work hard in a physical role

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• Previous experience of leading a team in some capacity
• An understanding of the basic principles of electrics
• Experience working in a trade
• Experience of vehicle mechanics
• D1 qualification on Driving Licence

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Monday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast.

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Andrew Bowland, Centre Director, on 01557 820 261 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Chief Instructor | Abernethy Barcaple

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy Barcaple, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP

Start Date: Immediate

Closing Date: 26th January 2026

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

Key roles

• Your key role is to manage and lead the instructional department.
• You will also participate in the activity programme by instructing, leading, co-ordinating and training both guests and instructors.
• You will ensure correct paperwork and records are kept for the maintenance of equipment and instructors qualifications and will keep up to date with orders, invoices and other admin.
• You will be involved in the planning development of new and existing activities.
• You will oversee the development of various programmes offered by the Centre e.g. DofE programmes.
• Oversee completion of logbooks.
• Make sure that the professional and skills development of your team is up to date and progressed forward.
• You will supervise and assist with the maintenance of outdoor education equipment and an inventory and recommend appropriate outdoor activity purchases or replacements and place orders, all within the agreed budget.
• You will be part of the Abernethy-wide Chief Instructors forum which meets regularly
• You will keep abreast of current developments in outdoor education and liaise with professional bodies on behalf of the Centre.

Essential Requirements

• A good working knowledge of working in an instructional department.
• Qualifications: RCI, BCAB Sheltered water coach, Summer ML, BC Trail Leader (L2), Archery GB Instructor. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.
• Previous experience of leading a team
• Have a heart for service, evangelism, and Christian discipleship
• Are able to problem-solve and think creatively
• Have excellent communication skills
• Can cope under pressure, in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
• Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

Desirable

• Full UK Driving License including D1
• Desirable: RCDI, BCAB Moderate water coach, BC Mountain bike leader(L3), Duke of Edinburgh Assessor, Winter ML.

What we can offer you

• Monthly salary
• Full-board accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Monday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast.

Interested?

Closing date: 26th January 2026

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Andrew Boland on 01557 820 261 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Senior Instructor | Abernethy Barcaple

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy Barcaple, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP

Start Date: Immediate

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

Who should apply?

We are looking for a committed Christian who is able to lead people in the outdoors. You will be working alongside our Chief Instructor to give our guests a safe, exciting and meaningful adventure programme. You will have worked in the outdoor adventure sector previously and will be passionate about the connection between outdoor learning and the journey of the Christian faith.

Key roles

• To assist the Chief Instructor and deputise in their absence.
• To instruct resident groups.
• To assist the Chief Instructor in administrative tasks essential for the running of the department
• To be involved in the development of new and existing activities.
• To contribute to the development of various programmes offered by the Centre, including the John Muir Award and Duke of Edinburgh programmes.
• To ensure that continuity of the Centre’s spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
• To ensure that proper and safe procedures are operating in the activity programmes offered. To assist in providing in-house training as required and make recommendations to the Chief Instructor for training to be included in the Centre training plan.
• To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook and will oversee the keeping of logbooks by other instructors.
• To supervise and assist with the maintenance of outdoor education equipment and inventory.
• To recommend appropriate outdoor activity purchases or replacements and, once recommendations and approved by the Chief Instructor, place orders within the agreed budget.
• To keep up to date with current developments in outdoor education and liaise with professional bodies.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: RCI, ML(Summer), PSL, MTB Trail Leader Award, RYA Dinghy Instructor, Archery GB Instructor. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.

Desirable

• Qualification: RCDI, MTBL L3, Paddlesports coach in a Moderate Water environment, RYA Dinghy SI, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor.
• D1 qualification on your driving license
• Experience of managing a team

Good to know

• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us via the Temporary Worker – Charity worker visa route then please complete the International Volunteer application form. More information on the Temporary Worker – Charity worker visa can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/temporary-worker-charity-worker-visa

What we can offer you

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, on 01557 820261 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Bookings Officer & Office Team Member | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

The Booking Officer is responsible for handling incoming enquiries and repeat bookings for the centre and will provide a seamless handover to operational departments by making sure that the contracting and pre-event planning processes are executed effectively. The role will involve close co-ordination with all departments and customers to ensure a consistent high level of service throughout each event. Working closely with the Business Development Manager, the Booking Officer will help with both proactive and reactive sales efforts in order to generate new business and to ensure a high level of repeat business.

Most of all we are looking for someone who has an ability to share the Christian heart behind what we do and the positive impact that the residential experience makes on guests will be essential in fostering these relationships. Networking and relationships will be a key skill as the candidate reaches out to potential guests, which will include schools, churches and other organisations.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

KEY ROLES

Bookings Officer (3 days)

• To maximise occupancy for the centre throughout the year
• Handle incoming enquiries in a professional and efficient manner, liaising with key departments as required to ensure the smooth running of events at the centre
• Work with Business Development Manager and Centre Director to help generate new business for the centre, undertaking proactive sales tasks as directed

Office team member (2 days)

• To provide a friendly and efficient reception service to the Centre.
• To assist in providing an effective administration service for the work of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good telephone manner ability to build relationships with new and potential schools/groups
• Ability to prioritise and use own initiative
• Self-starter with a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate a high level of sales and customer service skills
• IT literate, preferably with an understanding of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• A college or university qualification in an events or sales discipline, or
• Experience in an events, sales or office environment
• Experience working for a charity
• A passion for outdoor education

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Stu Newland, on 01479 818004 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Head Housekeeper | Abernethy, Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent, live-in (where required)

Location address: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start date: March 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

Small, routine, things can have a big impact! Our guests’ experience is hugely shaped by the hard work of our housekeeping team in creating welcoming spaces, and keeping them looking great day-in, day-out.

As Head Housekeeper you will oversee all aspects of the organising and delivery of excellent housekeeping services within our buildings, and you will develop and lead our housekeeping team. As a Christian, you will be a role-model for the housekeeping team and wider Centre staff, having a discipling and mentoring input into their lives.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality. You will be overseeing the delivery of an excellent housekeeping service for our guests – excellent in terms of the quality of the service, being well planned and smooth running, being a team that works well together and has fun, and in terms of safety.

To achieve this, you will have a good eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will have aptitude in planning and organising, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in an active and fast paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

You will be committed to training and helping our Gap Year team in learning new skills in housekeeping. You will have a heart to be getting alongside all your team members to help disciple them in their Christian faith to make their time at Abernethy one that will be life changing.

Key roles

• Lead, train, motivate and mentor our housekeeping team, General Assistants, Gap Year team and volunteers.
• Plan team shift patterns around the needs of our guests and staff.
• Ensure all the guest accommodation, facilities and public areas are maintained at an excellent level of cleanliness and repair.
• Manage and take full part in the smooth running of changeovers at the centre, timeshare and self-catering accommodation, ensuring areas are ready in the time allocated.
• Maintain an efficient, hygienic, and safe laundry.
• Organise and manage the housekeeping stores to ensure we have enough equipment, cleaning fluids and uniforms for the Housekeeping and Kitchen teams to operate.
• Keep up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with housekeeping.
• Accomplish deep cleaning targets set during close-down and maintenance periods.

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature and growing Christian faith
• Have good Word, Excel and Outlook IT skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with team members, while ensuring delivery of a high standard of work.

We would also love you to have

• Experience in house keeping
• Driving license
• People management experience
• Experience of managing budgets

What we can offer you

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

Good to Know

It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our International Volunteer page.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Stu Newland, on 01479 818004 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

General Assistant | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

Our guests’ experience is hugely shaped by the hard work of our housekeeping team in creating welcoming spaces, and keeping them looking great day-in, day-out, and by our kitchen team who prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals and baking. As a General Assistant you will work with both the housekeeping and kitchen teams to deliver great hospitality to our guests.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games/sport, etc).

Accommodation will be provided if needed.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality.

KEY ROLES

• Prepare food, serve meals and assist with kitchen duties as required by Catering Manager.
• Organise and operate the servery and wash-up in an efficient manner in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure that the Dining Room, Servery and Kitchen are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that coffee break and lunchtime arrangements are made to provide for staff.
• Assisting the Catering Manager in overseeing and developing our Gap Year team and volunteers in the servery, wash-up and dining room.
• To maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and food hygiene in the kitchen.
• Keep up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with catering.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and COSHH.
• Assist in ensuring that the house and other areas are clean, tidy and that rooms are prepared for guests arriving.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
• Able to work hard in a physical role

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• Experience in working in a kitchen or housekeeping team

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland

• Monthly salary

• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required

• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)

• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.

• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work

• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland

• Opportunity for personal training and development

• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening

• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps

• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering

• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Stu Newland, on 01479 818004 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Instructor | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy Nethy Bridge, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire. PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.

The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

Key Roles

• To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith in line with goals and vision of the Trust.
• To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
• To ensure that proper safety precautions are operating within the group under instruction.
• To assist with the maintenance of the outdoor education equipment.
• To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage as allocated from time-to-time.
• To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
• To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook.
• To ensure professional and skills development is maintained and developed through further logged practical experience, attending courses, reading and reflection all in one’s own time.
• To ensure that a continuity of the Centre’s spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
• To help with the supervision of the Centre and its guests: assisting with spiritual, social and recreational programmes as required.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor, BCAB Paddlesport Leader, MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader, BC Trail Leader (Level 2), Snowsports Scotland L1/BASI L1. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.
• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure

Desirable

• Full Driving License including D1

What we can offer you

• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Accommodation in a shared house and full board provided (if required)
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

Good to know

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Stu Newland, Centre Director, on 01479 821 279 during office hours or email recruitment@abernethy.org.uk. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.

Office Team Member | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start Date: June / July 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian community providing excellent hospitality and outdoor adventures.

A warm welcome and great customer service are key parts of how our guests experience Jesus shining through the hospitality that we offer at Abernethy.

As an Office Team Member, you will help provide a warm, friendly and smooth-running service for all who come into contact with our office and reception and ensure that other departments have the information they need to help our guests have an amazing time.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

Accommodation will be provided if needed.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service and evangelism, who is passionate about providing great customer service. You will help deliver a high-quality administration and reception service for our guests and staff, contributing to a well-organised office, maintaining high standards of data security, and being a key part in a team that works well together and has fun.

To achieve this, you will have a passion for good hospitality, an eye for detail, and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be great at organising and planning, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in a fast-paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

KEY ROLES

• To provide a warm, friendly and efficient reception service to the Centre.
• To assist in providing an effective administration for the work of the Centre.
• To provide information to other departments within the centre and also to guests before, during and after their visit.
• To preserve the confidentiality and security of sensitive data passing through the office.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Desire to provide an excellent level of service
• Ability to deal with routine written and telephone enquiries, answering the telephone in a friendly, efficient manner and linking calls with the appropriate personnel.
• Work as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Good computer and typing skills.
• Ability to prioritise personal workload
• Self-motivated, discreet, has a high level of initiative and good attention to detail

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• Previous experience of administration and working in an office environment with Microsoft Office applications
• Marketing experience
• Experience issuing invoices

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Stu Newland, on 01479 818004 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.