Recruitment and Staffing Lead

We-Activate; Alcester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's holiday camp provider in Alcester is seeking a Recruitment & Staffing Lead to manage the seasonal recruitment cycle. You will be responsible for attracting, selecting, and supporting staff for nationwide camps, ensuring high-quality recruitment standards. This hands-on role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with the potential for a permanent position. Benefits include a salary of £26–28k, operational bonus, hybrid working, and 25 days annual leave plus volunteering days.

Benefits

Operational bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Laptop and phone provided

25 days annual leave

Opportunity to step into a permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and staffing processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of building strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the seasonal recruitment cycle from start to finish.
• Manage applications and onboarding processes.
• Deliver face-to-face recruitment events.

Skills

Relationship building

Talent acquisition

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Help us build the teams that inspire thousands of children this summer.

Activate Camps is the UK’s leading provider of active and inspiring holiday childcare. For over 21 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, high-energy experiences to more than 175,000 children across the country. Passionate about helping young people “Take the Challenge, Be At Your Best”, we’re proud to be Ofsted-registered, safeguarding-led and driven by a team that truly cares.

This fixed-term role is your chance to play a key part in shaping the seasonal teams that make our camps exceptional — with the potential for a permanent role for the right person.

What you’ll do

As Recruitment & Staffing Lead, you’ll drive the full seasonal recruitment cycle, ensuring we attract, select and support the very best staff for our nationwide camps.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading efficient, high-quality recruitment processes
• Managing applications and onboarding from start to finish
• Delivering face-to-face recruitment events across the UK
• Building strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, clubs and NGBs
• Ensuring Safer Recruitment and full compliance standards
• Conducting interviews and supporting staff welfare
• Reviewing performance with the Programmes Team and contributing to training
• Maintaining job descriptions, contracts and staffing documents
• Producing reports, analysing feedback and shaping future strategy
• Keeping a clear, communicable diary and working seamlessly with all teams
• Supporting continuous improvement across the department

This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where organisation, communication and proactive problem‑solving are essential.

What we’re looking for

Someone who enjoys building relationships, finding great talent and creating smooth, effective processes. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, seasonal recruitment environment and be motivated by making a real impact on the teams behind our camps.

What you’ll get

• £26–28k salary + operational bonus scheme
• Hybrid working from our Alcester head office
• Laptop, phone and mileage expenses
• 25 days annual leave + volunteering days (pro rata)
• The opportunity to step into a permanent role

Ready to shape an unforgettable season at Activate Camps?

Apply now and help us build the teams that bring our camps to life.