Deputy Holiday Camps Operations Manager

Wiltshire

Job Description:

  • Melksham, Wiltshire (with travel to camp venues)
  • Part-time, 20 hours per week (with potential to increase to full-time)
  • £26,000 – £28,500 (Pro rata)

About PH Camps

PH Camps delivers high-quality holiday camps for primary-aged children across multiple venues.

Our camps focus on providing safe, engaging and well-organised experiences for children, while giving parents confidence that their child is in excellent hands.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Deputy Camps Operations Manager to support the delivery, planning and ongoing development of our camps provision.

The Role

This is a key operational role supporting the Camps Operations Manager in the planning, organisation and delivery of our holiday camps.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring everything is prepared ahead of each holiday period and that camps run smoothly, safely and to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive and looking to step into a broader operational position within a growing business.

Working Pattern

This is a part-time role of 20 hours per week.

Due to the nature of holiday camps, some flexibility is required at key points in the year. This includes supporting the logistics of camp setup and pack down, such as:

  • Delivering and setting up equipment ahead of camps starting
  • Collecting equipment from venues at the end of camp periods

These activities will take place around the end and start of school terms and may require additional hours during these periods, balanced across the wider working schedule. This includes driving the company van to transport equipment and resources between venues.

Additional Opportunities

There may be the opportunity to combine this role with a wraparound care position during term time, creating a full-time role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

  • Support the Camps Operations Manager with the planning and delivery of holiday camps
  • Assist with coordinating multiple camp venues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  • Help maintain high standards across compliance, health and safety and quality assurance

Planning & Preparation

  • Support the preparation and organisation of resources for each holiday period
  • Assist with planning timetables and staff rotas across camp venues
  • Ensure all materials, equipment and information are ready ahead of delivery

Marketing & Promotion

  • Support the advertising and marketing of camps
  • Assist with content creation and campaign delivery to promote bookings
  • Help identify opportunities to improve reach and engagement

Team Support

  • Provide support to team members involved in camps planning and delivery
  • Assist with onboarding and training processes where required
  • Help maintain clear communication across the team

Customer & Stakeholder Support

  • Support communication with parents and venues, ensuring queries are handled professionally
  • Help maintain positive relationships with host schools and stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of camp operations
  • Support the development of new ideas to enhance the camp experience
  • Assist with reviewing performance and outcomes after each holiday period

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident communicator with a professional and positive approach
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive a company vehicle
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Desirable

  • Experience in operations, childcare, education or holiday camps
  • Experience coordinating people, schedules or projects
  • Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a childcare setting
  • Experience in creating promotional content and marketing materials using Canva

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable, organised and detail-focused
  • Calm under pressure and able to problem solve
  • Positive, flexible and willing to get stuck in
  • Motivated to learn and develop within an operational leadership role

Why Join PH Camps?

  • Be part of a growing and ambitious organisation
  • Opportunity to develop into a more senior operational role over time
  • Varied role with real responsibility and impact
  • Work within a supportive and driven team environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Statement

PH ActiveEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunities/EDI Statement

PH ActiveEd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We believe a diverse team makes us stronger and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Right to Work in the UK

PH ActiveEd welcomes applications from all eligible candidates. All successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, in line with current UK immigration legislation.

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