Outdoor Education Technician

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:30
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
Please Note: The postholder needs to be flexible with times worked due to service demands. This will include school holidays, and may include evenings and weekends.
To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

Are you passionate about the outdoors and committed to safety, excellence, and inclusive learning? Do you thrive on problem-solving, have a “can-do” attitude, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Outdoor Learning Technician — a vital position supporting the safe and effective delivery of Outdoor Learning programmes across the authority.

As our Outdoor Learning Technician, you’ll be the backbone of our adventurous learning service — ensuring technical compliance, managing specialist equipment, and supporting staff and students in their outdoor experiences. This role is pivotal during HSE Adventure Activities Licensing (AALA) inspections and demands a proactive, detail-oriented, and flexible individual.

We’re looking for an individual who has:

• A flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills
• Technical knowledge of outdoor safety equipment and PPE
• Experience in logistics, maintenance, and safety systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work outside standard hours when needed

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team delivering transformative outdoor experiences
• Work in a varied, hands-on role with real impact
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Help shape inclusive, safe, and inspiring curricular outdoor learning for all

Apply now and bring your energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to our Outdoor Learning team.

You will be contacted on the 6th January to inform you of the outcome of your application, and interviews for the position will be held on 12th January 2026.

Job Details

To provide administrative and logistical support to the Outdoor Learning Service. Issue/receive equipment and conduct safety checks on all equipment, conducting maintenance if required or decommissioning equipment where appropriate that do not meet H&S standards. When required assist instructors in delivering outdoor programmes.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
You must be educated to at least HNC/SVQ level 3 ideally in a Health & Safety related subject and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through Outdoor Learning Industry experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.