Brenscombe’s instructor team is made up of a fantastic group of seasonal instructors
We are a small and friendly organisation with a lot of experience in delivering outdoor activities in a range of contexts. Brenscombe is one of three outdoor centres on the South Coast owned by Activate Outdoors. The other centres being Portland Outdoor Centre and The New Forest Outdoor Centre. The centres are closely linked by being owner managed and the staff working across all sites.
Working for Brenscombe
Brenscombe is a bustling residential outdoor education centre located in the Isle of Purbeck, on the south coast of sunny Dorset, a mecca for adventurous activities in the UK. We offer a wide variety of outdoor activities that take full advantage of our surrounding countryside, from the stunning coastline to the rolling Purbeck hills.
We offer residential stays for children and adults at our converted farm centre, sleeping up to 160. Big enough to offer a full variety of activities while remaining small enough to ensure high-quality experiences. Through the school summer term, we work predominantly Monday to Friday delivering school multi-activity residentials, offering both onsite and off-site activities. We truly believe in the value of outdoor education and the importance of immersive outdoor experience in real environments. We offer participants the chance to truly engage and build a connection with the environment.
Outside of term time we also deliver Corporate Team Development programmes, family activities and DofE residential programmes. A season with us is full of variety!
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre has two sister centres; New Forest Outdoor Centre and Portland Outdoor Centre. You will have the opportunity to visit each centre and use their facilities. Each centre has its own character and feel with its own variety of activities and clientele. Although predominantly based at Brenscombe the opportunity to work at the other sites during the season only provides more opportunity to broaden and develop your skill set.
At Brenscombe, instructors can expect to really use their awards while developing skills and experience, whether that’s running climbing sessions on the Jurassic Coast sea cliffs, paddling around the unique islands of Poole Harbour or helping clients develop and push themselves at our offsite woodland Ropes Course.
2025 Season Vacancies
Senior Outdoor Education Instructors
We are recruiting a New Senior Instructor to join the seasonal team for 2025
March until November 2025
The role will help the Chief Instructor coordinate the day to day running of the centre by leading from the front. You will also be expected to assist the Chief Instructor to make safety and weather decisions at our off site venues with dynamic risk assessments.
While working alongside the team on activities day to day, you will liaise with teachers and group leaders and have the opportunity to take on extra responsibilities, including but not limited to; coordinating DofE, session observations and feedback, staff training, kit inspections and corporate facilitation days.
Brenscombe is a close knit and social team. In the evenings and at weekends we can be found paddling the Jurassic Coast or climbing at many of the local trad and sport venues of Dorset. Being so close to Corfe Castle and Swanage there is also the local nightlife, summer carnivals and quaint village pubs and cafes to explore after a day of adventure.
We offer; affordable onsite accommodation, tailored CPD days, pro-discounts on kit and an annual training allowance for qualifications plus endless opportunities for personal development.
The centre itself is an old farm with beautiful cottages nestled in the Purbeck Ridge. We are surrounded by local heathland and are a short walk from Corfe Castle and a 5 minute drive from the beach or shops.
Brenscombe has two sister centres each tailored slightly differently. One in Portland, Dorset and one in the New Forest, Hampshire. Throughout the season you will have the opportunity to work with people from across the Activate Outdoors group.
Qualities we are looking for:
- Strong work ethic and the ability to lone work
- Team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic about the outdoors
- Desire to progress and develop your own skills and qualifications
- DIY/maintenance experience
Required:
- Rock climbing Instructor qualified
- Paddle UK Paddlesport Leader
- 16 hour Outdoor First Aid
- ERCA Ropes course Instructor or similar
- Minimum 3 years industry experience
(Due to the nature of the role, applicants MUST be over 21 years of age)
Desirable:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Paddle UK Core Coach
- Open Water Canoe award
- Sea Kayak award
- Archery GB/GNAS
- NRSA Rifles Shooting Instructor
- Lowland Leader award or above
- Bushcraft experience
Brenscombe is an equal opportunities employer and we are eagerly seeking applications from all sectors of society.
If you want to be a key part of a team delivering high quality experiences in real environments then please apply!
If this seems like a great next step in your career, please send your CV to:
Alex Hewitt – chiefinstructor@brencombeoutdoor.co.uk
Or give me a call on 01929 481222
Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructors
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking Outdoor Instructors to join our 2025 team.
In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Monthly salary + paid holiday
- Affordable onsite accommodation in a beautiful location
- Funding and support for personal training and development, including CPD training days
- Opportunity to obtain the ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor qualification
- A busy and exciting working atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills
- Predominantly Monday to Friday working through school term time
- Access to facilities across the organisation including a bunkhouse in North Wales
March - September/October 2025
Qualities we are looking for:
- A strong work ethic
- Team player
- Enthusiastic about the outdoors
- Desire to progress and develop your own skills and qualifications
Essential qualifications:
- 16-hour First Aid certificate
- Prior experience working with young people
- BC Paddlesport Instructor or UKCC level one Paddlesport Instructor
- RCI training
Desirable qualifications/skills:
- RCI qualified
- Higher level watersports qualifications
- ERCA Ropes Course Instructor
- Archery GB/GNAS
- NRSA Rifle Shooting
- Lowland Leader Award or above
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Lowland Leader Award or above
- Bushcraft experience
Brenscombe is an equal opportunities employer and we are eagerly seeking applications from all sectors of society.
