Ensuring that 'Your Adventure is in Safe Hands'.

The strength of The Adventure Element Ltd is built on the professionalism, and dedication of our staff team. Each of them are passionate about passing on their knowledge and ensuring you receive the very best. It is the staff's role to ensure you are inspired to be safer, be better and to explore more.


Meet the faces that bring The Adventure Element magic to life.


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Programme Coordinators & Event Directors

Our Programme Coordinators and Event Directors take the responsibility of ensuring the smooth delivery of our programmes. Their role is to coordinate all delivery aspects including managing any staff working with the participants. They will be a main point of call during a programme and available to answer any questions or solve any issues.


Instructors & Staff

Our expert team of Instructors & Staff comprise of:

  • DofE instructors
  • DofE Lead Instructors
  • Hub Staff
  • Phase Lead Staff
  • Marshals
  • Bike Mechanics
  • Safety Teams
  • Powerboat Drivers
  • Mountain Leaders
  • Canoe Guides
  • Activity Instructors

Whichever role the staff hold, their responsibility is to deliver an exceptional experience to you, our clients. Each member of this team are chosen for their expert knowledge, their ability to lead, coach, guide, instruct in all aspects of the outdoors as well as for their impeccable professionalism and personality. They really are the face of The Adventure Element Ltd.


Be part of the team

We are currently not taking applications from new staff for the 2026 season.

Your Adventure in Safe Hands

Safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences

Looking for Advice or Guidance?

Search our knowledgebase. Helping you be prepared for your DofE expedition or Challenge Event.

Coping with limited luxury on DofE expeditions

Coping with limited luxury on DofE expeditions

For many DofE participants, the thought of not showering and spending a significant chunk of time feeling a little damp is almost a deal-breaker. There are, however, things you can do to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the expedition ahead and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Alex, our DofE Manager, talks to us about tips to help cope with limited luxury on expedition.

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5 Ways to Wellbeing for young people: What if mental health was built into adventure?

5 Ways to Wellbeing for young people: What if mental health was built into adventure?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is often celebrated for building resilience, teamwork and independence. But look a little closer, and something deeper emerges. Its structure aligns remarkably well with the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Take Notice, Learn, Move and Give. In short, what if we stopped seeing DofE as just an award and started recognising it as a powerful framework for preventative mental health? We caught up with Grace Knill to hear why adventure and mental health go hand in hand.

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