Children's Activity Coordinator

Love Childcare Recruitment; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking a Children's Activity Coordinator to manage After School and Breakfast Clubs, plus Holiday Clubs. This full-time role combines office administration and hands-on childcare experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in child activity settings, strong leadership skills, and must hold a full driving license. Benefits include 4 weeks annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks annual leave

Company laptop

Business mileage expenses

Discounted childcare fees

Development and Training opportunities

Company pension scheme

Social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in the 'Out of School' Sector, Primary School, Pre-School, Nursery or Sports setting is desirable.
• A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Ability to embrace feedback and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an After School Club or Breakfast Club daily.
• Work in Holiday Clubs during school holidays.
• Perform administrative tasks like marketing and inventory management.

Skills

Leading Play & Activities

Listening to customers and children

Motivating a team

Calm under pressure

Creating fun and structured environment

Job description

Children's Activity Coordinator - Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire

Full Time (Head Office / On the road)

Hours

Term‑Time : 9:30 am‑6 pm Monday to Friday

School Holidays : 8 am‑6 pm Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 (depending on age, experience & qualifications)

A full driving licence with access to your own car each day is essential.

We are recruiting for one of the most experienced wraparound childcare providers in the UK who operate more than 50 clubs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Greater London & Surrey and are celebrating their 20th birthday this year!

They have developed a reputation for delivering high quality, professional services to children, parents and schools and they're now looking for someone to join their team who is equally passionate about children’s play and activity.

This full time position offers an exciting mixture of office based work and hands‑on childcare experience at breakfast, after school and holiday clubs across all regions. You will be fully supported by the Operations Manager, having the opportunity to learn every detail of how the business operates to ensure they continually deliver high quality activities and childcare to school age children.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for supervising an After School Club or Breakfast Club daily and you will work in Holiday Clubs during the school holidays. In addition, you will undergo administrative tasks such as marketing, printing and laminating, maintenance and inventory of equipment, and supporting the continuous preparation for holiday camps – this role has it all!

The organisation have strong values and empower their people to bring these values to life – Professional, Positive, Energetic, Passion, High Quality, Pride, Kindness & FUN!

Qualifications

• The 'Out of School' Sector, in a Primary School, Pre‑School, Nursery or Sports setting
• Leading Play & Activities, creating a fun, energetic, playful, structured environment for children to grow and develop
• Listening to customers, parents, schools and, most importantly, the children in your care to create the best experiences
• Leading a team and an ability to motivate others to deliver the highest standard
• Seeking and embracing feedback from others, being calm under pressure, and doing everything possible to exceed expectations
• Have an inspirational approach, bringing fun and creativeness to the team

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual leave (to be taken during school term‑time)
• Company laptop
• Business mileage expenses
• Discounted childcare fees
• Development and Training opportunities!
• Company pension scheme
• Social activities
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential

Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with him simply by applying directly to the role.