Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2 February 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 08 January 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until 04 October 2026

Salary: FC4 25,885.80 - 28,175.91

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location:

Lochore

Meadows Outdoor Education Centre

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at

www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

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Job Details

Support and lead on the delivery of the Outdoor Education Fife programme across Fife and the wider community. You will work alongside outdoor education instructors and group leaders assisting with schools, youth groups and public activity courses.




Provide logistical support such as boat driving, cleaning, repairs and issue of equipment from stores.




There is an expectation that part of this role will include elements of further training relevant to the role and as an agreed part of a development plan.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria

below

we would like to hear from you:




One relevant NGB or equivalent experience in paddle sports (BCU Paddle sports leader) or mountain biking (Mountain Bike leader).




Experience of working with a wide cross section of people (voluntary or paid).




You should be literate and willing to embrace technology and information to support aspects of the work. Some experience carrying out basic repair and maintenance work would be useful.




You should have the ability to follow complex instructions, stay calm and work well under pressure and deal with confrontation. You will need to use your initiative as and when required.




This post involves a significant amount of evening and weekend work on a rota basis.

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria

Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our

How We Work Matters

behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

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Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email:

transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For more information, please contact: Paul Mitchell, Paul.Mitchell-ED@fife.gov.uk