- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, except during camp operating weeks when extended hours (8:00 to 18:00) will be required. Some weekend work will be necessary in preparation for and during camp seasons.
- Location: Farmoor, Oxfordshire
- Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (pro-rata) with a pro-rata £1,500 annual loyalty bonus
- Start Date: January 2026
The Details
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, except during camp operating weeks when extended hours (8:00 to 18:00) will be required. Some weekend work will be necessary in preparation for and during camp seasons.
- Location: Farmoor, Oxfordshire
- Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (pro-rata) with a pro-rata £1,500 annual loyalty bonus
- Start Date: January 2026
Summary Of Position
Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading UK provider of holiday childcare, delivering outstanding activity programmes for children aged 4 to 14 at 40 first-class schools. From multi-activity programmes and bushcraft to cookery, sports, performance, technology and creative activities, our varied programmes offer something for every child. We give parents peace of mind while creating fun, memorable experiences where children can learn new skills, build confidence and make lasting memories.
The quality of our programmes relies on the quality of our people. The Recruitment Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our success by managing end-to-end seasonal staff recruitment for all of our programmes and ensuring our high standards are delivered consistently. We empower our staff to build positive relationships, collaborate effectively, and inspire children every day.
Duties and Responsibilities
Selection & Interviewing
- Application screening, selecting the best candidates for interview
- Conduct interviews via phone and video call
- Ensure required ratios of staff:children are met
- Source emergency cover in the event of absence
- Ensure staff levels and qualifications meet OFSTED and regulatory requirements
- Ensure the on-camp teams have a suitable balance of skills and experiences, reflecting the core values of the company and the schools at which they are employed
Compliance & Onboarding
- Complete necessary background checks, including obtaining references and DBS checks to ensure staff are suitable for a childcare role
- Ensure staff complete necessary pre-camp training
- Update internal systems to ensure information held on candidates is up to date
- Provide accurate staff records/timesheets for payroll
Outreach & Initiatives
- Research and implement new recruitment sourcing opportunities
- Take an active approach in the recruitment of new candidates, attending job fairs/events and contacting recruiters and advertisers, etc.
- Utilise LinkedIn to find suitable candidates
- Manage adverts on external job boards
- Be committed to implementing and maintaining an attractive employer value proposition
Candidate & Staff Engagement
- Respond to general employment queries via telephone, email and through social media
- Follow up on candidate leads generated through marketing campaigns
- Play an active role to assist the smooth running of our camp training and assessment days
- According to a rota, assist with cover of out of office phone line, reacting to any staffing emergencies and ensuring any correspondence received is communicated to the relevant team members (during school holidays only)
Please note that due to the seasonal nature of the business and the requirements of the role, candidates must be available to work in school holidays and only limited annual leave days will be considered during these peak periods.
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