Summer holiday warden assistant

UKCampsite.com; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural camping facility in East Sussex is seeking a Summer holiday warden assistant for the 2026 season. Ideal candidates are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy manual work in a peaceful, off-grid environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, site upkeep, and guest assistance. Accommodation is provided, along with a unique lifestyle amidst beautiful woodland. Minimum wage applies, and applicants should send a CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Firewood allowance

Unique outdoor experience

Qualifications

• Flexible availability to help during busy periods.
• Comfortable living off-grid with limited facilities.
• Efficient and detailed approach to cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks including toilets and showers.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and assist guests.
• Handle the campsite phone for emergency calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Friendliness

Team player

Physical fitness

Love of nature and outdoor living

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Summer holiday warden assistant

Employer's Name: Beech Estate Campsite Location: East Sussex

We are seeking one summer holiday warden assistant (July 20th to Aug 31st 2026).

Beech Estate Campsite is set on a beautiful private 600 acre woodland. We have thirty camping pitches, including eight bell tents. We operate low noise, family-oriented campsites and no cars are allowed on site. We offer the closest thing to wild camping, with the added luxury of basic facilities. There is mains drinking water and running hot water, but no electricity. And, of course, lots of trees. The campsite is completely off grid.

2026 Position 3 - School Holiday Campsite Assistant - Beech Estate Campsite (Summer 2026)

We are looking for campsite assistants to join us at Beech Estate Campsite in East Sussex for the school summer holidays — from Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August 2026. This short-term, off-grid role is perfect for a single person or a couple who love the outdoors, are happy to get stuck in, and enjoy being part of a small, friendly team.

Hours

10-20 hours per week (hours based on the site`s cleaning and changeover schedule)

Candidates will need to be flexible and willing to help out when needed during busy periods

The role runs for six weeks over the summer holidays and focuses mainly on cleaning and upkeep of the campsite

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning tasks - toilets, showers, and bell tents
• Tidying communal areas and keeping the site presentable
• Assisting with guest arrivals and general support when needed
• Helping with basic maintenance or grounds work
• Taking the campsite phone one night per week to cover any emergency call-outs
• This is a hands-on outdoor role where attention to detail and a friendly attitude make a big difference.

What We Offer

• A large shared pitch for your own campervan or caravan
• Or, we can provide an off-grid caravan accommodation
• Pitch includes running water, your own compost toilet, a gas hob, and gazebo
• Private fire-pit area
• Staff firewood allowance provided
• A unique lifestyle experience surrounded by 600 acres of beauitful private woodland
• The chance to live and work in a peaceful, off-grid environment
• Supportive managers and wardens who will make you feel part of the team

You’ll Need

• Your own vehicle (the campsite is a few miles from shops)
• A love of nature, camping, and outdoor living
• To be comfortable living off-grid (no electricity, limited solar power)
• A detailed and efficient approach to cleaning
• To be physically fit - the role includes manual work and our campsite covers 20 acres
• A friendly and welcoming approach to customers and colleagues
• A team player with a willingness to help out when needed

Interested?

Send your CV and short cover letter to [e-mail] and tell us why you`d like to join us this summer!

Salary: Minimum wage and accommodation Ask for: Steve

Applications close on: 30 April 2026 Ad placed: 21 October 2025

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