Organisation Activate Management Ltd Salary 26,000 - 28,000 + Bonus Location Head Office is in Alcester Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 7 January 2026 Interview date 15 January 2026 Job Description Recruitment & Staffing Lead (Fixed Term - Permanent)
February – October | Alcester (Hybrid)
Salary: £26–28k + Bonus
Contract: Fixed term with potential to become permanent
Closing Date: 7 January
Interviews: 15 January (We may interview early for the right candidate)
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.