Senior Trainer and Consultant - Hybrid + Cumbria in Kendal

Contract type: Full or Part Time / Permanent or Fixed Term

Salary: £29,612 – £31,913 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full-time, 2-year fixed term (with potential extension subject to funding). 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate.

Location: Hybrid – at least one day per week at Bendrigg (Kendal, Cumbria) plus extensive UK travel

Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 28th January 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Start Date: 1st April 2026 (or by agreement)

For over 45 years, Bendrigg has been breaking down barriers so that disabled and disadvantaged people can experience the life-changing benefits of outdoor adventure. Through our Beyond Bendrigg programme, we work with the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors to make adventure accessible for all. We provide training, consultancy, and access audits to help organisations build confidence, adapt activities, and create truly inclusive experiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer and Consultant to join our team and help shape the future of accessibility in the outdoors. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by delivering high-quality disability awareness and inclusion training, conducting access audits, and providing consultancy that transforms visitor experiences. You’ll work closely with our Training, Research and Consultancy Manager, delivering practical, engaging training sessions and producing clear, actionable recommendations for clients across the UK. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence positive change in outdoor and visitor settings.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver interactive, experiential training to organisations in the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and on-site sessions that build confidence and practical skills.
• Conduct access and inclusion audits, identifying barriers and producing tailored recommendations.
• Develop and update training materials, ensuring content reflects best practice and lived experience.
• Represent Bendrigg at events and build strong relationships with clients and partners.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced trainer with excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Passionate about inclusion and committed to Bendrigg’s belief that adventure should be accessible for all.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy schedule with autonomy, including travel across the UK.
• A great communicator who can engage diverse audiences and write clear, practical reports.

Essential experience includes:

• Delivering high-quality, interactive training.
• Managing training preparation and follow-up to a high standard.
• Experience in access audits (training provided if needed).
• Knowledge of disability, inclusive language, and relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with outdoor learning, tourism, or accessibility consultancy.

Why Join Us?

At Bendrigg, you’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team making a real difference. We offer:

• Generous holiday allowance: 30 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Meals provided when working on-site.
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Health cash plan, sick pay, and family-friendly policies.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

How to Apply

Download the job pack and role description from our website at Vacancies | Bendrigg Trust and then send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and how you meet the person specification. If you prefer, you can apply via a short video (max 3 minutes) instead of a written application.