Area Manager Job Description
Working Hours: 08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday (Total hours will not exceed 47.5 per week)
Contract Type: Seasonal Fixed-term
Salary: £734.62 - £838.42 salary per week (dependant on age, experience and qualifications).
(February Half Term Contracts to be issued on 2025 wage level. 2026 wage level effective from 1st April).
Reportable to: Named contact within Senior Leadership Team at Central Office & Lead Area
Managers
Barracudas is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff
to share this commitment and act in the best interests of children at all times. Adhering to our safeguarding policies and
procedures including safer recruitment practices, staff should play an active role in creating a supportive, safe and
protective environment for call children and young people.
About us
Barracudas is the UK’s leading provider of children’s holiday camps, helping young people build
confidence, develop new skills and make new friends through a wide range of activities. With 45+
camp locations across the UK, we offer exciting programmes including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Drama
and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels
supported and valued. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
Role Purpose
The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple camp locations, ensuring high standards of
safeguarding, Health & Safety, operational delivery and staff performance. Through regular camp
visits, audits, communication and support, the Area Manager ensures each camp operates
smoothly, safely and in line with Barracudas’ policies, procedures and values.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operational Oversight
• Oversee Induction Training and Set-Up Days to ensure all assigned camps are fully prepared.
- Monitor registration, collection procedures and daily activities on camp, including swimming
where applicable.
- Provide in-the-moment feedback to Senior Teams and staff during regular camp visits.
- Conduct camp audits throughout the season, recording strengths and areas for improvement.
- Report audit findings, support camps requiring improvement, and follow up with Senior Teams
and Central Office to ensure actions are completed.
- Assist Senior Teams during OFSTED inspections.
- Cover Senior Team absences when required, including liaising with parents, school contacts and
staff.
- Oversee petty cash processes across assigned camps.
- Manage your own time effectively to complete administrative tasks throughout the working
day.
This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. A successful applicant will be required
to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the children's barred list. Applicants are not
required to disclose convictions or cautions that are considered "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 (Exceptions)
order 1975 (amended in 2013 & 2020). This information will not be taken into account. Guidance on protected convictions and cautions is
available from the Ministry of Justice.
