Work for Us: Job Vacancies and Careers

If you’d be interested in joining the dynamic, growing A+ and Windmill Farm teams in any of the following roles, we'd love to hear from you.


Summer 2018 Activity Coach

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our Coaching and Activity team over our summer season (May - October 2018).


Adventure Plus runs a wide variety of activities, residentials and expeditions.

The right person would have a love for the outdoors, a passion to work with children and young people and some experience and qualifications in the world of outdoor activities. Desired but not essential qualifications would be a selection from: Paddlesport Instructor (Level 1 Canoe and Kayak coach), LEL3, Archery GB level 1 coach, and a mountain bike leader award. 


Higher level qualifications such as SPA, ML and Coach Award Level 2 would also be welcomed.

Start date would be flexible but a May start would be ideal.


Pay dependent on qualifications and experience.

For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Jon Cox.

Adventure Base Development Project Manager (PT)

We are looking for the right person to co-ordinate the development of our Adventure Base. You may be recently retired with a relevant construction background (e.g. in architecture, construction project management, a civil engineer or a QS…) and would like to use your skills at this Christian adventure centre. You would be involved in ensuring that the Adventure Base is constructed safely and within budget and to time so we can begin to welcome young people on life-changing adventures at the brand new Adventure Base.

Work as part of a growing team of passionate people reporting directly to Jon Cox, A+ Exec. Director.

Assist in planning the development process, liaise with architects and the ‘A+ Development Group', engage and coordinate contractors, ensure the development runs safely, on time and to budget.

This is a part time role, requiring flexibility to meet contractors, architects and A+ management, as the project unfolds.

This could be a paid or ‘voluntary retirement’ role.

Applications will close when we have met the right candidate for this pivotal role!

For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Jon Cox.

Fundraising Co-ordinator (PT)

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to co-ordinate fundraising across the different areas of Adventure Plus operations and development. Someone with proven organisational ability and project management experience, ideally in the realm of fundraising, who can plan a variety of initiatives, encourage and lead our volunteer and part time team; and who can also write accurately, follow application guidelines and keep to deadlines.

The successful candidate will also aim to recruit and co-ordinate a growing team of fundraising volunteers and part-time bid writers and researchers ensuring they are on track with applications for specific projects, applying by deadlines and ensuring we thank supporters and keep in touch into the future.

Work as part of a growing team of passionate people reporting directly to Jon Cox, A+ Exec. Director.

This is a part time role with the salary dependant on experience and qualifications.

Applications will close when we have met the right candidate for this pivotal role!

For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Jon Cox

Fundraising Bid Writer (PT)

We are looking for people with a passion to help enable the building of a brand new Christian adventure centre through writing fundraising bids. You will need to be able to write accurately, follow application guidelines and keep to deadlines.

Support our voluntary fundraising team, in researching and writing bids for funds and ‘support in kind’ to enable and equip the building of the Adventure Base and other aspects of Adventure Plus and Windmill Farm Conference Centre operation.

Work as part of a growing team of passionate people reporting directly to Jon Cox, A+ Exec. Director.

This is a part time role with the salary dependant on experience and qualifications.

Applications will close when we have met the right candidate for this key role!

For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Jon Cox.

Chief Instructor: i/c Training and H&S in Adventure Activities

We are looking for someone with an appetite for leading by example in the outdoors, a passion for adventure and a desire to inspire others.

Experience of professional Adventure Centre management and team leadership will be an advantage. A range of (AALS in scope) qualifications. Proven organisational ability and a desire to develop safe and clear systems for team training, kit storage and maintenance. A vision to help Adventure Plus create a cutting edge, exciting Adventure Base. Experience of helping develop adventure centre facilities an advantage.

Work as part of a growing team of passionate people reporting to Jon Cox, A+ Exec Director:

Play a key role in helping our growing operation develop safe and clear systems for team training, kit storage & maintenance

Leading, training and managing the A+ instructor team

Co-ordinating training of our GAP trainees and interns

Developing your own passion for outdoor adventures, inspiring others as you bring them on in their experience & skills

Helping A+ create a cutting edge exciting Adventure Base

Manage A+ operational systems & Adventure Base activities

This is a full time role with the salary dependant on experience and qualifications. Applications will close when we have met the right candidate for this pivotal role! For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Jon Cox.

Human Resources Manager (PT)

Could you help support HR provision for our growing teams at Adventure Plus (A+) and Windmill Farm?

Key roles would include supporting our recruitment process, advertising positions, helping create specific Job Profiles, manage applications and help shortlist.


You would help to set up interviews and then draw up the relevant contract (based on existing A+/ WF contracts) & job descriptions (in consultation with the Line Manager and Management), and then supporting the introduction and induction process and everything else needed to first pay day.

We would also ask you to flag up reminders of probation periods and other significant HR dates (e.g. end of fixed term contract) and advise on and assist as necessary with employment issues that might arise (as far as your expertise allows).


This is a key role in helping encourage and support our dynamic and growing team.


This is a part time position. An average of 1 day a week, paid on an hourly basis as the work is required. The salary will be based on recognition of experience and qualifications, but noting that this is the charitable sector.

You would work as part of a growing team of passionate people reporting directly to Tessa Cox, Director of Windmill Farm & Company Secretary for A+.

For more details or to send in your CV please get in touch with Tessa Cox.

 

 Adventure Youth Worker and Senior Activity Coach 

A role for someone who can also provide leadership for our team in our activities here at A+ and at other venues. The right candidate will have a desire to be a credible Christian witness in their role and one of the following qualifications: Mountain Leader, D of E Expedition Assessor as well as one or more of the following qualifications: UKCC L2, SPA, MIAS L2, British Fencing Leader or Archery GB Instructor.

To get a great insight into our work and the calling behind it why not grab (and read!) a copy of Life to the Max.

Windmill Farm Maintenance Manager

We are looking to appoint a Maintenance Manager at Windmill Farm. Become part of our friendly team and make a positive difference to our guests' experience. 


Hours and rate to be confirmed with the applicant.
For further information please contact us on 01367 810259 or get in touch with Tessa Cox. 

 

Windmill Farm Kitchen Assistant and Housekeeping Staff

We are looking for kitchen assistants and housekeeping staff to join our small friendly team. Training will be provided but some experience will be beneficial. Work is casual and can involve weekends and evenings. There is scope for regular work.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking for a flexible working environment to fit around family commitments and school hours.
For further information please contact us on 01367 810259 or get in touch with Tessa Cox.