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Think you've got what it takes to join the Hatt Adventures team?
How to Apply
Please apply for all positions via email with a covering letter and CV to: instructors@thehatt.co.uk
Operations Manager
Description
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join the team at Hatt Adventures, based from our office in Brighton.
This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within this busy and exciting outdoor adventure company, which is committed to running high quality adventures, skills courses and trips. We are an environmentally aware company committed to minimising our impact on the environment in all aspects of our business.
The role includes both administrative and instructional elements from designing new courses and activities to running them on the ground, along with training and developing staff. You will be expected to work on your own and run teams of staff both within the office and in the outdoors.
Requirements
You should be a well-qualified outdoor instructor with a strong background in leading outdoor activities along with excellent administrative, communication and computer skills.
Administration
The role will involve the day to day running and organisation of open courses, and creating bespoke adventure packages. You must be skilled with computers including; word programs, spread sheets, and will be trained in the use of our custom built booking system. You must be quick to learn and a keen eye for detail with the ability to grow and improve upon current systems.
Required Skills
- Skilled in computers / internet / emails / word / excel
- Skilled in dealing with customers / charities / corporate clients / booking agents
- Coordinating/rotas staff and instructors
- Staff training and monitoring
- Lead and motivate staff, holding regular meetings
- Assist in the recruitment, interview and training of staff as necessary
- Support the Director administratively
- Skilled in Apple Macs a distinct advantage
Additional Assistant Roles
- Assist with project managing admin staff
- Writing our monthly newsletters
- Assist with marketing courses / events
- Assisting with social media campaigns
- Assist with the development of new areas of the business; charity events / corporate events / trips away / schools groups / overseas trips
- Maintaining AALA license; risk assessments / NOP’s / EAP’s etc.
Instructing
We are looking for an experienced instructor in; climbing, kayaking and mountaineering, and skilled in working with a wide range client groups from individuals to charities and corporate events, with the ability to jump from adult skills courses, to fun sessions for children and families. Experience in managing teams of staff in high-pressure environments is a must, with a keen eye for detail and extremely high safety and skill standards.
Requirements
- Team leader
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Rock Climbing - RCI (Essential for position)
- Kayaking - L2 Kayak (Essential for position)
- Driving Licence (Must be over 25yrs with a clean driving license).
- DBS Enhanced
- 16hr First Aid
Additional Skills Desirable
- Mountaineering - ML
- MIA / MT – Rock Climbing Development Instructor
- IRATA L1/2
- Minibus / trailer driver
What We Offer
We offer the chance to become involved at a crucial stage helping to develop this dynamic and expanding company. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work and who wants to progress the business as much as we do as we have many great plans for the future! As the business expands and as we take on more staff the role will change with opportunity to develop areas with your specific interests. There are not many opportunities in this industry for this kind of position and as we grow so will you.
Pay
- £24,000-28,000 per annum.
- Pay will be reviewed yearly depending on performance and growth of the business.
Hours
- 5 Days per week (40hrs per week).
- The role requires weekends and trips away.
- During the summer (May-Sept) period you can expect to work part of, or most weekends. March, April, October and November you can expect to work the occasional weekend, and outside of these months there will be very little to no requirement for weekend work.
- During our busy periods you may be expected to work the occasional 6-7day week should the need arise. This can either be taken as paid work or taken back in leave during our quieter times.
- A monthly rota will be running however you will be expected to be flexible as last minute bookings come in or to cover staff illness etc.
Holiday
- 28 days per year (including the Christmas closure period).
- Holidays are limited to 7 days at a time during the busy summer period, however we will be as flexible as possible outside of these times.
Training
We will provide training in other areas of the industry, event rigging, bushcraft, survival, wilderness first aid, military skills (for our corporate events), TV and film safety/stunt rigging, location and event medical cover.
Applications
Please email your CV along with a covering letter to instructors@thehatt.co.uk
Closing Date
31st of October
Start Date
November 2019
Kayak Instructors and River Leaders
Due to popular demand we are increasing our pool of regular freelance instructors to deliver our kayaking course and river trips, Please onlt apply if you live in the South East and are looking for regular work.
Job Description
Freelance instructor required to assist or run kayaking courses and river trips in Sussex and Kent. We have high standards and expect the very best from our instructors. River training will be provided as well as on going professional development.
Required Skills
- Qualified kayak and canoe instructors / river leader (BCU L2 or 4 star river leader a minimum)
- Excellent people skills.
- Good flora and fauna knowledge for the south east.
- Must know the rivers (we can provide training).
- Must be confident in working along, those not yet at this stage can be second instructors with larger groups.
- A green and environmentally friendly ethos with a passion for the outdoors.
What We Offer
We offer you the chance to become involved in this dynamic and expanding company. We are looking for passionate instructors and river leaders.
Training / Courses
We will provide river specific training as well as flora and fauna reviews. We are also keen to help instructors progress their knowledge and will assist with CPD for for regular instructors.
Pay
Good rates of pay based on qualifications, experience, the role and the course.
