Derwent Hill is a busy, friendly Outdoor Education Centre set in idyllic surroundings in Portinscale, just outside Keswick, in Cumbria.
We provide high quality residential outdoor education courses for schools, colleges and youth groups as well as corporate training, team building events and group accommodation for adults.
Our approach is based on professional informality, and we pride ourselves on our flexibility, homely atmosphere, good food and inspiring setting.
If you would like an informal chat about our current vacancies or about working at Derwent Hill, please email us at derwent.hill@sunderland.gov.uk.
Current Vacancies
Administrator (Full Time 37 hours per week)
Salary: £19,312 – £19,698
We are looking for an Administrator to work with colleagues in a small team to provide administration for all areas of Derwent Hill’s operation including finance, marketing, sales, bookings and course delivery.
The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, well organised with excellent attention to detail and highly computer literate with expertise in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Office 365 and Teams would also be an advantage.
We are keen to match the job to the skills of the successful candidate so although we are looking for an “all-rounder” in terms of administrative skills, knowledge and experience, we are interested to hear from candidates who have specialist skills, particularly in financial and marketing administration.
In return, we provide an excellent benefits package including local government pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.
If you would like to discuss the post please contact Derwent Hill on 017687 72005 (opening times are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).
To apply for this post, please go to the North east jobs portal:
Administrator (Derwent Hill) – Sunderland City Council – North East Jobs
Application closing date is 9am on Monday 24th May and Interviews will be held on Friday 28th May.
Please note that if this vacancy attracts a high number of applicants, we will close applications early and without notice.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Derwent Hill safeguards students and staff by being committed to Sunderland Safeguarding Board procedures.
Associate Tutors (Freelance)
We are interested in hearing from freelance tutors who are passionate about outdoor education and training to join our established team. You must be able to work on your own initiative and with a variety of different clients including school pupils of all ages and recreational groups. The centre is open seven days a week with a greater concentration of available work at weekends. You should be available for periods of work throughout the year, particularly between April and October, and to undergo a period of induction. As an Associate Tutor you must be registered self-employed and have your own indemnity insurance.
In return, we offer a great working environment with competitive rates of pay (currently £120 per day with additional payments for evening work).
Please send your CV to derwent.hill@sunderland.gov.uk
Qualifications
Essential
Mountain Walking Leader Award (Summer)
Single Pitch Award
UK CC or BCU level 2 in both canoe and kayak (please get in touch if you have other paddle-sport qualifications)
Minibus driving entitlement (D1 or PCV)
Indemnity insurance for £5 million
Desirable
Mountain Leader Winter
MIA
BCU level 3 in either canoe or kayak
RYA Dinghy Instructor
Safety Boat Award
MIDAS (or similar)
Knowledge
Common venues in the Borrowdale area
Planning and reviewing activities
Experience
Working with young people in Outdoor Education
Using high and low ropes courses and problem solving apparatus
General Assistants (Part Time Variable Hours)
Various hours are available including evenings and weekends
Salary: £10.01 per hour and a holiday plusage payment of 14.49%
The role of general assistant is varied and flexible and includes assisting with the preparation of packed lunches and service of meals, as well as general housework, bar service and cleaning the centre.
As part of Sunderland City Council, we offer excellent terms and conditions, including a generous local government pension.
Live in staff accommodation may be available.
Application forms can be requested via email at derwent.hill@sunderland.gov.uk
Application closing date: 9am on Monday 24th May 2021
Please note that if this vacancy attracts a high number of applicants, we will close applications early and without notice. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Derwent Hill safeguards students and staff by being committed to Sunderland Safeguarding Board procedures.