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Published in Blog - News on 1st November 2024
Are you a leader with a passion for climbing, an eye for detail, and a solid track record in managing teams? Mile End Climbing Wall (MECW), the trading name of the charity Development through Challenge (DtC), is on the lookout for a skilled and dynamic Head of Instruction and Safety. This is more than just a role—it's an opportunity to inspire and oversee an incredible team, while upholding our top-notch safety standards.
About the Role
As our Head of Instruction and Safety, you’ll take charge of two key areas that keep Mile End Climbing Wall operating at its best:
1. Head of Instruction
You’ll be the driving force behind our coaching and instructional services. From designing and delivering engaging courses to recruiting and managing an enthusiastic team, you’ll make sure every program is on point. This includes overseeing the commercial course program to ensure it’s exciting, effective, and meets our high standards.
2. Head of Health & Safety
Safety is core to who we are, and as Head of Health & Safety, you’ll ensure that Mile End Climbing Wall continues to lead the industry in best practices. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of health and safety compliance, keeping up with legislation, and reinforcing our reputation for excellence.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re confident, detail-oriented, and ready to take the reins in a vibrant, busy environment. You know how to manage people and create a positive, productive atmosphere. With solid experience in line managing and hands-on, current expertise in climbing health and safety, you’ll bring both the know-how and the leadership to support our team.
Leadership & Delegation: You understand the balance between stepping up and letting others shine, empowering your team while guiding them with clarity.
Attention to Detail: With safety at the heart of this role, your meticulous approach will help us maintain our high standards.
Decision Making & Communication: Confident in making decisions, you’re just as comfortable sharing them and ensuring the whole team understands and feels supported.
What We Offer
We value our team and offer a range of benefits to show it. Along with company sick pay, you’ll receive discounted sauna entry, long service holiday enhancement, and free climbing access for you and a plus-one —perfect for staying active and enjoying our fantastic facilities!
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV, detailing your full employment history, along with a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you’re the perfect fit to ariana@mileendwall.org.uk. Be sure to address the key criteria listed above—this is your chance to show us what makes you stand out!
The deadline for applications is 17th November 2024.
Join us in leading, inspiring, and ensuring the best experience for climbers at Mile End Climbing Wall. We look forward to hearing from you!
We reserve the right to close the recruitment process before the above date if the right candidate comes along early in the process.
Job Title: Head of Instruction and Safety
Reporting to: Centre Manager
Responsibility for: Coaches and Instructors
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and people with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Development through Challenge we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace therefore if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Much of our work is with children and adults at risk of abuse and as such we follow rigorous child protection policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
