Programme Manager & Adventure Camps

United Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s activity provider in the UK seeks a Programme Manager to join their Adventure Camps team. You will design dynamic camp programmes, ensuring a fun and safe experience for children. Requires a strong background in safeguarding, excellent communication skills, and at least 2 years of experience in educational settings. This role offers competitive compensation, career development prospects, and the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering educational experiences.
• Passionate about creating engaging activity programmes.
• Strong background in safeguarding and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and implement camp programmes.
• Regularly assess programme execution and gather feedback.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being through careful planning.

Skills

Collaboration with diverse teams

Child protection and safeguarding

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Job TitleProgramme Manager | Adventure CampsCompensation12 - 14 £LocationLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom# Company DescriptionThe Magic We believe that the most important quality for a teacher is personality, which we call “magic”. This includes how outgoing and energetic they are as well as their dedication to child development. They must also be able inspire children by having an inspiring teaching approach – this leads us into our second factor: inspires students’ interest in learning new things! We’re making dreams come true! We provide a range of services for children, from multi-activity camps to perfor...2 years experience teaching or coachingSkills# Description# Job Description and BenefitsAs an integral part of the Adventure Camp management team, the Programme Manager is responsible for collaborating with the team and third-party partners to develop and deliver an exhilarating camp programme. This role focuses on ensuring a dynamic, engaging, and high-quality experience for all participants.# About the RoleAs a Programme Manager, you are key in shaping the overall camp experience. Your primary responsibility involves working closely with the team and external partners to design and implement captivating and enriching programmes. This includes:* Collaborating with site teams and third-party providers to create a diverse range of activities that are both fun and educational.* Regularly visiting camps to assess programme execution, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments.* Providing ongoing support and guidance to Site Managers and their teams, ensuring that the camp's vision is effectively translated into action.* Engaging in proactive problem-solving and swift response to any challenges that arise during the programme.* Prioritizing children’s safety, well-being, and enjoyment through meticulous planning and execution of activities.# Person Specification (Ideal, but with some flexibility)* Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering educational experiences, preferably in children’s activity or holiday programmes.* Passionate about creating engaging and innovative activity programmes.* Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and external partners.* Strong background in Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.* Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at following processes and procedures.* UK driving licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel regularly to camp sites.## BenefitsWorking with United Adventure Camps offers a host of benefits:* Competitive weekly pay rate of £550 plus reimbursement of expenses.* Opportunity to craft and deliver industry-leading activity programmes.* Career development prospects and potential for regular employment with United Education.* Valuable experience in leadership, communication, coaching, and working with children.* Access to premier facilities and locations across the UK.* Comprehensive training and onboarding process.* The fulfilment of making a significant impact on the lives of children from various backgrounds.Join us in our mission to provide unforgettable camp experiences and contribute to the health and happiness of the nation’s youth.Life at United Education