A man hiking on a rocky mountain trail with snow-capped peaks and blue sky in the background.

Jamie

Outdoor Activity Leader

A man with a beard and wearing a bright yellow shirt, a black cap backwards with sunglasses on top, smiling near a body of water during cloudy weather.

Get to know Jamie…

Jamie is one of our Outdoor Activity leaders here at Edge. Jamie brings energy, experience, and empathy to every session — helping young adults grow through real-world, outdoor learning. Outside of work, Jamie has plenty of fun interests too — tap the questions below to find out more!

  • Chilled, determined, hungry

  • Recently completed the Tour of Monte Rosa race in the alps. Lots of training and planning for over a year to reach this goal

  • Hill/Mountain running, City sightseeing touring while running, Paddleboarding (SUP Level 2 instructor), Endurance Training, Diving (Open Water Instructor)

  • Hill running and endurance training, sup, hiking and camping

  • Chamonix

  • Cereal

  • All of them - Sunny with no wind or snowy with no wind. Love the kit that comes with all seasons

  • Chill out folky tunes or super heavy metal

  • Bill Bryson

Jamie’s Professional Background

Jamie is an SSSC-registered Outdoor Activity Leader with an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Before joining Edge, he worked as an SSPCA Animal Rescue Officer, developing strong skills in teamwork, risk assessment, and responsive decision-making — all of which now inform his approach to supporting young adults in outdoor environments.

A qualified Scuba Diving Instructor, Level 2 Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor, and Beach Lifeguard, Jamie combines technical expertise with calm, values-led practice. His background across both water and land-based activities enables him to create inclusive, confidence-building experiences that help participants develop new skills, resilience, and independence.