Current Vacancies

Please check below for details of current job opportunities at head office and our centres. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our ever growing team, so if you have a passion to see young lives transformed then please register your details so that we can keep you informed of new job opportunities. Find out more about our Instructor Training Programme.

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Rock UK Head Office Team

Hours:                          30 (0.8 FTE) per week (worked over 4 or 5 days)

Salary:                         £26,750 pro rata per annum

Contract Term:          Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a Basic Disclosure check and a 5-month probationary period

Location:                    The role is based at our Head Office at Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire) with the possibility of some home                                           working by agreement.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to provide professional administrative support for Rock UK as part of our Head Office team.  You will be the first point of contact for potential job applicants, update and manage the HR software system, and under the direction of the HR Manager prepare all employee life-cycle correspondence and maintain employee records.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, IT and administrative skills, including accuracy and attention to detail are all essential. Previous experience of HR administration and using HR software would be an advantage but training will be provided.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

For a full job description and application pack please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org or if you wish to discuss the role, please telephone HR on 01933 654103.

We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 14th October 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 19th October 2026.

Hours per week: 37.5 (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required) 

Salary: £26,750 per annum 

Contract Term: Permanent, Subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check and a 5-month probationary period  

Location: Summit Centre, South Wales 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and a 5-month probationary period. 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Instructor to join our leadership team and play a key role in delivering high-quality outdoor activities at Summit Centre. Working closely with the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, you will take on significant responsibility for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the centre’s activity provision. 

As a valued member of the instructor leadership team, you’ll also play an important part in upholding and communicating our Christian ethos, mission, and vision to both staff and guests. 

Essential Qualifications:
You will need to hold: 

  • Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) or Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) 
  • Paddlesport Leader or Paddle UK moderate water leadership award in either Canoe, Kayak or SUP 
  • Mountain Leader (ML) – Summer or Cave Leader 

A valid 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate is also required. 

For the right candidate, Rock UK will support your continued development and progression in gaining further relevant qualifications. 

If this exciting opportunity inspires you, and you have the experience and skills to match, we’d love to hear from you! 

Please note: This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement. 

For a full job description and application form, please email job.enquiry@rockuk.org
Applications will be reviewed upon submission. 

Rock UK Adventure Centres is seeking committed Christians to join our Board of Trustees. We are a charity providing outdoor adventure experiences that help young people build confidence, resilience and faith in a supportive environment.

As a Trustee, you will help guide the charity’s direction, support good governance, oversee resources responsibly, and promote our work, helping ensure long-term impact for young people.

We welcome applicants who bring strategic thinking, good communication skills, and a passion for young people and the outdoors. Experience in finance, legal, HR, fundraising, marketing, education or youth work is helpful but not essential.

Time commitment: Four board meetings per year (two in person, two online), plus preparation time, occasional committee involvement, and an optional monthly online prayer meeting. The role is voluntary and unpaid.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest to job.enquiry@rockuk.org

This role has an Occupational Requirement that Trustees are practising Christians aligned with our Statement of Christian Beliefs and Ethos. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcomed.

Are you interested in a career in the outdoor adventure industry?

Are you passionate about using the outdoors to help children and young people do more than they ever thought possible?

Would you like to develop your own skills and achieve nationally recognised qualifications in an environment which supports your Christian faith?

We will provide you with on-site accommodation, utilities, activity kit and food whilst you are training with us at one of our four beautiful centres.

Rock UK is a Christian charity and there is an Occupational Requirement that our Trainee Instructors are Christians who are committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

No previous qualifications necessary.

The next instructor training programme begins in September 2025.

If you are 18 or over and want to find out more about our two year/gap year residential training programme please contact 01933 654 103 or email job.enquiry@rockuk.org

Click here for full details of the programme.