Jobs at PGL Boreatton Park

Boreatton Park

A 250 acre adventure paradise in the Shropshire countryside! Our flagship UK centre accommodating the largest number of guests and staff.

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PGL took over Boreatton in 1979 and have developed the site each year since to create an astounding range of activity bases and educational programmes. 

In addition to two lakes on site, the River Perry flows along the edge of the Park and this site has some of the best high ropes challenges in the UK.

Season: February - November
Guests: 950 max aged 8-17 plus Family Active and occasional corporate groups
Staff: 259 max


What jobs can I do here?

Assistant Chief Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Assistant Chief Instructor

Helping the centre's Chief Instructor to oversee the activity provision, health and safety requirements and team of instructors. A great first step into management.


Administrator
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To ensure our centre offices run like clockwork. Opportunities in the UK and for French and Spanish-speakers at our overseas centres.


Activity Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Activity Instructor

Share your love of the outdoors with our guests! We'll train you to deliver taster sessions in our core activities including high and low ropes, climbing and the infamous PGL challenge course.

All Activity Instructor positions for the 2008 season are now filled. We will be accepting applications to join our 2009 staff team from October, with positions available to start working from mid-January onwards.


Canoe Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Canoe Instructor

Regardless of whether you are teaching introductory sessions on calm UK waters, or if you are accompanying river descents down the beautiful Ardèche - this is a fantastic opportunity to put your paddle skills to the test.


Kayak Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Kayak Instructor

Share your passion for paddling with our young guests! Opportunities exist throughout the UK, France and Spain for part or fully qualified BCU kayakers.

Last chance to join our April 2008 pre-season BCU Training and Assessment Course! Call us for more details now on 0870 401 4411.


Group Leader / Activity Instructor
Activity Instructor / Group Leader at PGL

The most popular job at PGL! If you're full of energy then is the role for you: combining instructing and group leading, you'll lead activity sessions, organise evening entertainments and ensure your group has the best stay possible.

All Activity Instructor/Group Leader positions for the 2008 season are now filled. We will be accepting applications to join our 2009 staff team from October, with positions available to start working from mid-January onwards.


Bar Manager
Bar Manager at PGL

Look after our on-site bars for guests and staff. Initiative for increasing profits and previous retail experience is desired.


Catering Manager
Catering Manager

As Catering Manager you will take on full responsibility for the running of the entire catering operation. You will be involved in menu planning, budgeting, staffing, health and safety, quality control and food hygiene.


Chef
Chef Job

Providing first class nutritious meals for our guests and staff team is no easy task, especially when you realise at some centres this could involve the preparation and serving of more than 3,000 meals a day!


Chief Instructor
Chief instructor

As a Chief Instructor you will lead by example. You'll be an excellent team manager and have a passion for making sure that session and activities are delivered to the highest possible standard.


Driver/General Assistant
Driver

There are roles for Drivers in the UK and also abroad on a seasonal basis - includes general driving duties such as running errands, moving equipment and transporting staff.


Catering Assistant
Jobs at PGL: Catering Assistant

Helping to prepare and serve meals for our guests. Fantastic training opportunities and no previous experience is required!

Join us from Aug/Sept until Oct/Nov this year and get preference on your choice of location and job role, plus receive the 2009 increased returning staff wage if you come back next season (start from Jan onwards).


Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping assistant

As well as amazing activities and fantastic food, our guests have come to expect market-leading accommodation. Our Housekeeping Teams prepare and maintain accommodation and communal areas to create a great first impression for our guests. 

Join us from Aug/Sept until Oct/Nov this year and get preference on your choice of location and job role, plus receive the 2009 increased returning staff wage if you come back next season (start from Jan onwards).


Retail Assistant
Retail assistant

Things have certainly moved on from lunch time "tuck shops" and our retails outlets are now professionally run operations.  From stock taking to stacking and from scanning to serving; these roles would suit people with previous retail experience.


Security Assistant
Security assistant

Guest safety is always at the forefront of our minds. Our Security Assistants ensure that people and deliveries on centre are properly checked in. With a pleasant and welcoming smile, you'll make sure that the centre is safe and secure 24 hours a day.


Group Leader
Group Leader on the Beach

This is a challenging yet fun role which combines the delivery of our core activities along with the delivery of PGL's guest care programme. You'll need plenty of energy, enthusiasm and have a great sense of humour.


Head Chef
Head Chef Job

Our Head Chefs are responsible for the overall on-site catering provision of their centre, ensuring that the catering team are producing nutritional, varied, balanced and tasty meals.


Head Group Leader
Head group leader

If you've got first class customer service skills and can demonstrate a passion for multi-tasking then this is for you.  You'll lead a team of Group Leaders and oversee everything from evening entertainments, morning wake ups and keeping the kids busy between sessions.


Senior Group Leader
Senior group leader

Responsible for the day to day running of our guest care department, this role involves close liaison with teachers, overseeing the evening entertainments programme and managing a team of Group Leaders.