Freelance roles 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining The Bioasis Team.
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​About The Bioasis:
We were established in 2020 and launched in 2021 as a new style of immersive purpose-led outdoor programmes. We design and deliver award winning outdoor adventures for business teams, leaders and school groups; building resilience in individuals and organisations and encouraging planet-positive behavioural change.
Situated on a stunning private estate in South Devon, The Bioasis is spread across rolling hills, wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, salt marshes and a tidal river estuary. The area is rich in wildlife and biodiversity.
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Our Values and Purpose are important to us. You can read them here: https://www.thebioasis.com/bioasis-purpose-and-values
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We are AALA Licensed, full members of BAPA and have AdventureMark and LoTC accreditation. We also have a 5* Food Hygiene rating.
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Pay rates vary according to role and experience and range from ​£150 per day up to £200 per day.
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We are a prompt payer (usually within 48 hrs of invoice).
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What we are looking for from our freelance team:
There is no such thing as a 'typical' Bioasis freelancer. We have a fantastic bank of freelance staff, with individuals who are, mountain leaders, paddlesports instructors, ecologists, bushcraft specialists, field cooks, expedition leaders, environmental scientists, trained psychologists and coaches.
If you have experience of working with school groups and/or high-performing business teams, and are passionate about how the outdoors and nature can tackle the challenges of our time, and would like to join us, then we'd love to hear from you. ​
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We are particularly interested to hear from people who are South West based. ​​
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Safeguarding Statement: Safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children and young people is paramount. Please be aware that all roles require satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s barring lists. If you are already registered on the update service with the required level of certification then please be aware that we will need to see the original certificate. In addition to the above, full work history, satisfactory completion of a self-disclosure form and referencing will be required. Failure to satisfy any of the above requirements may lead to an offer of work being withdrawn.
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We operate a Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here.
Roles Available
Mission Leader: (open pdf job description)
Our Mission Leaders are the lead instructors for each basecamp and responsible for managing the mission team, the smooth running of each programme and basecamp, deliver engaging sessions & activities as well as being the first port of call for clients regarding any issues that may arise.
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Mission Assistant: (open pdf job description)
Supporting the Mission Leader to run all aspects of our programmes and basecamp life, including delivery of the activities and programme, ensuring a safe environment and, above all, bringing passion and enthusiasm for outdoor learning, nature, biodiversity and personal wellbeing.
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Basecamp Catering Manager: (open pdf job description)
BCMs are in charge of the kitchen and all food preparation and delivery at each basecamp, ensuring freshly prepared food is of the highest standard. We want you to bring a passion to the kitchen, inspiring all clients – whether school groups or corporate teams, through a passion for fresh ingredients and an innovative, user-friendly menu.
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Bioasis Ranger: (open pdf job description)
Supporting the Operations department with logistics, deliveries, equipment and maintenance, Rangers are a wide ranging role also supporting mission teams where required. Rangers have the skills and wider experience to be able to step into mission related roles if and when required.
application process
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Complete the Bioasis Staff Application Form.
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Send in copies of your qualifications, certificates and safeguarding documentation.
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Attend short (approx. 20 minutes) online interview.
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Following successful interview, final vetting to take place, including:
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Follow up of two references
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Completion of self-disclosure form
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Full work history check
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In person sight of original documentation
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Attend staff training
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Approved for work.
Please note if you have been working overseas for more than 3 months, additional overseas checks will be conducted in addition to the above.
"I absolutely loved it and I'm still 'buzzing'. Over the years I have worked in some very contrasting environments in industry, business and the classroom and with many amazing people, but I can honestly say that I have never felt as supported nor surrounded by such a great group of people as I did with all of you. The set up, resourcing and organisation put you a long way ahead of other residential activity providers I've come across and you should feel rightly proud of that."
Amanda Harrison, Freelance Mission Leader, Summer 2024
​Equal Opportunities:
The Immersive Adventure Agency Ltd (trading as The Bioasis) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Bioasis are based on business needs, job requirements and individual merit, without regard to disability, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, family or parental status. We aim to go beyond the minimum required to fulfil our legal responsibilities. For our full Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, please see this link: https://www.thebioasis.com/equity-diversity-inclusion
We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourage applicants of all ages.
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