Camp Manager

Camp Beaumont Group Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training

Paid training

50% off Camp Holidays for children

Weekends off

Job summary

Camp Beaumont Group Limited is seeking a proactive Management Team Member to oversee daily operations at a busy holiday camp. You will lead the team, ensure safety and smooth delivery of activities, and maintain strong communication with parents and schools.

Ideally you have leadership experience in holiday camps or similar settings, with safeguarding awareness and a customer-focused approach to creating a fun, safe environment for children during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team, preferably in a holiday camp, school, or activity setting.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and incident reporting ability.
• Excellent communication with children, parents, schools and staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site Safeguarding Lead and ensure incidents are recorded/reported.
• Manage staff performance, provide guidance and feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day camp administration and operations.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, staff and children.
• Provide feedback to parents to keep them informed and supported.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Conflict resolution

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Currently studying childcare qualification

Job description

Camp Management Team Member (Camp Beaumont)

Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Farm

About the Role

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.

A Day in the Life of a Management Team Member

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 elevate 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.

Must Haves :

• 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.

Why Camp Beaumont?

• Make a real difference - Help children build confidence, make new friends, try new things and create memories that last a lifetime.
• Grow your career - Develop your leadership, childcare, safeguarding and management skills, with opportunities to progress across our wider group.
• Work in fantastic locations - Join our established camps across London and the Home Counties.
• Award‑winning training - Receive industry‑leading training and development, with training provided and paid for by us.
• Be part of something bigger - Join a growing global company with opportunities across our wider group, including our expanding presence in Asia.
• Family fun for less - Enjoy50% off Camp Holidays for your children and 20% off for family and friends.
• Bring a friend - Earn through ourrefer‑a‑friend scheme when you introduce someone to the Camp Beaumont team.
• Weekends are yours - Our camps runMonday to Friday, giving you your weekends free to relax, recharge and enjoy your time off.

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.

Have fun. Make memories. Grow your career!

Join Camp Beaumont and become part of a team that brings energy, adventure and fun to every camp. Whether you’re leading a team, supporting staff or getting stuck into activities, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for children.