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Job description

The Centre Manager will lead, manage, and coordinate the operations and development of Lorne Estate Outdoor Adventure Centre, ensuring it provides an exceptional experience for all customers including, but not limited to Girlguiding members, schools, youth & community groups, and corporate organisations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational excellence, health and safety compliance, financial management, staff leadership, and the delivery of outdoor activities driving both impact and commercial growth.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Min 5 years’ experience in a similar facility, and as an Activity Instructor.
• Min 2 years’ experience effectively managing organisation budget of £250,000.
• For full Job Description and Application Pack visit www.girlguidingulster.org.uk

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrate a professional, confident and compassionate approach to work.
• Ability to confidently speak in public and work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake further training related to role.

Further Information

Please send your C.V. to claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk. Ensure your C.V. demonstrates what makes you suitable for the role. Please also include a covering letter which states how you meet the essential criteria. A diverse workforce is important to us and therefore we request that you complete our Equality Monitoring Form which you can find in the Application Pack on our website www.girlguidingulster.org.uk. The closing date is Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm. We ask that you make your submission as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. Interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2026, in-person, at Lorne Estate Outdoor Adventure Centre, 30 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP. Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interviews. We do provide verbal feedback upon request to candidates interviewed. Girlguiding Ulster values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please contact Claire Flowers, CEO if you need any further information: claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk