Camp Manager

Closing Date:Ongoing

Camp Management Team Member (Camp Beaumont)

Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Farm

As part of the Camp Beaumont Management team, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of your camp, ensuring everything operates smoothly, safely and effectively throughout the school holidays.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the on‑site Safeguarding Lead, ensuring any relevant incidents are appropriately recorded and reported.
• Managing ongoing staff performance, providing support, guidance and feedback where required.
• Overseeing day‑to‑day camp administration and responsibilities to ensure the camp runs smoothly and all operational requirements are met.
• Building positive relationships and strong rapport with parents/carers, schools, staff and children.
• Providing supportive and appropriate feedback to parents/carers regarding their children, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their time at camp.
• Being a visible and hands‑on leader across camp, supporting staff and stepping in where required.
• Handling day‑to‑day issues, last‑minute staffing changes and unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
• Ensuring the camp is properly set up at the start of the day and closed down safely at the end of each day.
• Communicating and reporting into the Operations Team, keeping them updated on any significant issues, incidents, staffing concerns or operational challenges.

Want to see what life on camp looks like? Take a look at our Day in the Life video below to get a feel for the role, the camp environment and what you can expect from a typical day.

We’re looking for an experienced, confident and hands‑on Camp Manager who can take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of a busy holiday camp and create a safe, fun and positive environment for children and staff.

You will ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, schools and staff.
• The confidence to be a visible and hands‑on leader, supporting your team and getting involved in the day‑to‑day running of camp.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently, while knowing when to escalate issues to the Operations Team.
• High levels of energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong conflict handling and resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional and solution‑focused when managing challenging situations.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable, but training can be provided as part of our training programme.
• A fun, positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to get involved in activities and camp life.
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed to support the team and children.

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (including Early Years, QTS/PGCE) or currently studying towards a relevant childcare qualification.
• Over 18 years old and available to work during the school holidays.
• A UK/EU citizen with 2 x right to work IDs.
• Previous experience working within a holiday camp, children's activity camp or similar setting, with experience taking on a leadership or management role.
• Experience leading and supporting a team, including providing feedback and managing staff performance.
• Strong safeguarding awareness, with the confidence to identify, respond to and appropriately report safeguarding concerns and incidents.

No two days are the same at Camp Beaumont. Join us and be part of a team that creates fun, confidence‑building adventures and unforgettable memories for children throughout the school holidays.

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