Riding holiday leader | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.

  • Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.  
  • Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.  
  • Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment
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Riding holiday leaders typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Riding holiday leader, you will typically work as customers demand and usually work on the evenings/weekends/bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
28,314 GBP *
per year
13,500 GBP
23,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Riding holiday leader

  • 30,452 GBP
  • 25,239 GBP
Average salary for part-time Riding holiday leader
Average salary for full-time Riding holiday leader

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  • 8,621 GBP
  • 9,120 GBP
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Salary over time for Riding holiday leader

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 24,657 GBP
  • 23,856 GBP
  • 24,674 GBP
  • 25,552 GBP
  • 26,257 GBP
  • 26,956 GBP
  • 28,314 GBP
  • 28,314 GBP
  • 29,258 GBP
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Future outlook for Riding holiday leaders

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Very good outlook
166 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Riding holiday leader and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 62% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 25% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 8% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You'll need:

  • leadership skills
  • the ability to work on your own
  • knowledge of public safety and security
  • the ability to work well with others
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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