Selection Days taking place from July 2010 for Spring 2011 start.

Why work for us?

Group leading at Robinwood is enjoyable, rewarding, but also challenging. The position provides an ideal opportunity to work with children in an exciting outdoor adventure and teamwork environment, without the restriction of the classroom. Typically once a week group leaders take charge of an activity group of up to 13 children. The group leader meets the children on arrival and instructs or assists with the all (or virtually all) of the activity sessions that the group takes part in during their three day course at Robinwood. Group leaders are central to the success of a Robinwood course.

Ten reasons to make a job at Robinwood your first choice:
If you successfully complete your initial fixed term contract we aim to offer you a permanent contract for year round employment.
Wide range of training and development opportunities, all free of charge
A reasonable working week with a good work life balance
Competitive wages recognising experience, qualifications and length of service
Great opportunities for career development - Robinwood always promote from within
A great social and events programme - organised and paid for by Robinwood
A child centred approach
Bonus payments - make a difference and you share the rewards
Good holidays - six weeks of paid holiday each year
Subsidised accommodation and meals

Who are we looking for?

If you are interested in working with 8 to 11 year olds and can offer a child a safe, positive experience that they will enjoy and remember, then we're interested to hear from you. We're keen to hear not only from who already hold recognised qualifications, but also from those with relevant experience, enthusiasm and personal qualities who don't yet have qualifications to support this. The comprehensive nature of our training means that we are happy to receive applications from staff with only limited outdoor pursuits experience, but who have good relevant experience and skills working with children in other environments.

If you're ready to work hard and committed to doing an excellent all round job, whilst having fun and enjoying the whole experience yourself, then we hope to receive an application from you.

Our centres

The Old School, Todmorden, Lancashire.

The centre takes 85 children and employs a team of 30 instructor staff. Around half the activities take place on centre, with watersports activities on the Rochdale Canal and activities on the moors surrounding the centre.

Barahaugh Hall, Alston, Cumbria.

The centre takes 160 children and employs a team of 60 instructor staff. At Alston all activities except for the expedition walk take place on site, either in the activity centre buildings or within the 9 acres of grounds.

Dobroyd Castle, Todmorden, Lancashire

Our new centre is a two star listed building set in 17 acres of grounds and initially will employ approx 60 instructor staff. We have great plans for Dobroyd and will eventually accommodate 300 children on this site.