Location: Whitchurch, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
Salary: £30,521 - £36,528 pa pr
Closes: 30/3/25
Biblins Centre Assistant for Woodcraft Folk
Biblins Youth Campsite is part of the Woodcraft Folk centre network, dedicated to providing young people with enriching outdoor experiences. We are committed to education for social change, ensuring all visitors have a safe and memorable stay while promoting environmental awareness, co-operation and equality.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations, business development and maintenance of our unique site. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with experience in youth work, facilities management and outdoor education.
Biblins Youth Campsite hosts schools, Scouts and other youth groups for overnight camping stays and outdoor adventures. The site is registered with the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority, providing canoeing, climbing, archery, bushcraft and other activities.
The key responsibilities include:
1. Growing site activity: building and maintaining relationships with local schools, voluntary organisations and tourism bodies to attract visitors
2. Collaborate with the Activity Co-ordinator to enhance educational programs and guest experiences
3. Working with volunteers and the wider staff team to market and celebrate the impact of youth work activities on site
4. Managing and developing the small staff and volunteer team
5. Manage budgets effectively and contribute to business planning for site growth
6. Manage risk assessments, maintenance records and safety inspections
7. Oversee compliance with the Adventurous Activities Licensing Scheme and LOTC Quality Badge requirements
The successful postholder should be willing to work flexibly, working hours vary throughout the year to meet demand on site. They will also need transport to access the site, which is not easily accessible by public transport. Off peak season, the postholder can adopt a hybrid working pattern.
Other staff benefits include personal and professional training, all equipment provided, 24hr Employee Assistance Programme advice line, up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement (pro rata), union recognition and staff representatives. Woodcraft Folk staffing policies and procedures offer more generous than statutory minimums for many areas e.g. sickness, bereavement, compassionate and miscarriage leave.
Woodcraft Folk is committed to increasing and widening participation in all of its activities and proactively seeks to attract a diverse workforce. Woodcraft Folk contributes to the annual Race Report and is a Disability Confident employer. Contact recruitment@woodcraft.org.uk to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Woodcraft Folk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, please see Woodcraft Folk’s Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
Woodcraft Folk is a Real Living Wage employer.
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