Head of Centre

£39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Permanent
Full Time including some weekends
37
The Mill Adventure Base, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4PA
Office Based
Competency Framework
Tier 6
1
03/02/2026
Closing Date
22 January 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'.  Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Are you ready to lead an outstanding dynamic, diverse and well established urban outdoor education centre?

Notts Outdoors is seeking an inspiring and passionate Head of Centre to lead The Mill Adventure Base, a thriving hub for outdoor and environmental education. With over 10,000 visitors annually and a diverse range of adventurous activities, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of outdoor learning in Nottinghamshire and beyond.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide visionary leadership and impactful management of the centre
  • Drive innovation across programmes including climbing, caving, watersports, and environmental education
  • Ensure financial sustainability through budget control and income generation
  • Lead a passionate, skilled and highly motivated team of outdoor professionals and seasonal staff
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety, safeguarding, and quality
  • Develop strategic partnerships and a dynamic marketing plan
  • Oversee the on-site Mill Waters Heritage Centre and residential facilities

What We're Looking For:

  • A degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ management experience in outdoor education
  • Experience and qualifications across outdoor learning, especially in canoeing, sailing, climbing, hill walking and high ropes activities
  • Proven ability in budget and resource management
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and mentoring skills
  • Passion for delivering high-quality experiences to young people

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a modern, well-resourced centre across 7.32 acres of adventure
  • Be part of a highly dedicated and fun team, shaping outdoor education across the county
  • Make a lasting impact in which young people Get outdoors, Have fun and Make memories for a lifetime!

For more details, please contact gary.richards@nottscc.gov.uk or call 01159 775 775

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

This vacancy is closed to applications.