Freelance Holiday Camp Leader / Facilitation Team Leader

The Camp Director is responsible for leading and supporting the team of Mission Facilitators to deliver a week of dynamic and enjoyable outdoor sessions to children and young people aged 5 – 13 years, in a safe and positive environment.

As the main point of contact on camp for all facilitators, campers, parents, and host venue contacts, this role is paramount to the success of The Hive.

You will have a strong background in the management of an Outdoor Education setting, or equivalent, and the ability to communicate our education offer to parents with authority. You will need to be organised, safety conscious and confident in leading a facilitation team of between 3 – 15 people. You will enjoy communicating with parents and keen to chip in with the mission teams as and when needed. You will also be responsible for ensuring any additional health or learning needs are met and will lead on all First Aid on site.

Please see the job description on our website for the full job description.

Our safeguarding statement

The Hive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, freelance contributors, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment.

All roles are subject to rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, identity verification, and reference checks.

Staff and freelance contributors are required to:

• Adhere to The Hive safeguarding and child protection policy at all times.
• Undertake regular safeguarding training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Immediately report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

We believe that children have a right to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Creating a strong culture of safeguarding and protection is everyone’s responsibility at The Hive.