Location
Prescot, Merseyside, UK
Salary
£34,580 – £37,601 per annum (MYA Grade 7 Point 25-28)
Hours
35 hours per week, including some evenings and weekend work
Term
Fixed Term, funded to 31 Jan 2030, potential to extend to 31 Jan 2032
Reference
JS3115125235
Role Summary
Merseyside Youth Association is seeking an energetic and visionary Outdoor Education Centre Manager to lead our lakeside Outdoor Education Centre (based on the Lord Derby Estate in Knowsley) into its next exciting chapter.
You’ll be the driving force behind the Centre’s direction, designing imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people including those who may never have experienced the outdoors before.
Alongside the outdoor delivery, you’ll bring strong commercial flair: developing and delivering a robust income generation strategy, managing budgets, securing grants, expanding school and corporate bookings, and positioning MYA as the provider of choice for outdoor education locally and beyond.
You’ll build meaningful partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track both impact and financial KPIs, and ensure our programmes not only change lives but also sustain the long‑term future of the Centre.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the lakeside Outdoor Education Centre.
* Design and deliver imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people.
* Develop and deliver a robust income generation strategy, manage budgets, secure grants and expand bookings.
* Build and nurture partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track impact and financial KPIs.
* Ensure programmes change lives while sustaining the Centre’s long‑term future.
About the Ideal Candidate
Driven, innovative and passionate about shaping inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people grow in confidence and joy.
Equality & Opportunity Statement
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non‑abusive environment. The organisation actively promotes safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children.
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