Jobs at PGL Beam House

Beam House

Our 17th century country house in beautiful North Devon, a short drive from Westward Ho! beach and the Atlantic surf. Great for land-based activities and surfing.

Send to a friend

Surrounded by woodland and fields with the famous Tarka Trail running through the site, Beam House is located two miles from Torrington and a short drive from some of the UK's best surfing beaches including Westward Ho! where our surfing sessions take place.

Most activities take place on-site or at beaches close by.

Season: February - October
Guests: 156 max aged 7-17
Staff: 35-45



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.


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.


Surfing / Activity Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Surfing Instructor

Share your surfing passion with our guests and take to the waves. Our Beam House centre is ideally located just a short-drive away from some of the UK's finest surfing beaches.


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.


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.


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).


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.


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.