Campsite Manager

As Campsite Manager it will be your responsibility that your campsite is run effectively and efficiently, ensuring that everything is in place for our customers to have an unforgettable camping experience! You will of course have all the support you need from Head Office, and you will be thoroughly trained and guided at the start, but for the most part you and your co-manager(s) are responsible for your campsite and its success, which will give you a great sense of pride in all your hard work! Please note - this is a live-in position.,

• Set-up of campsite prior to opening weekend and close down at the end of season following instructions from Head Office.


• Engage with customers to make their stay with us as memorable and enjoyable as possible.


• Weekly administrative duties (including pitch planning, feedback to Head Office, stock takes and ordering stock).


• Physical tasks - putting up and down bell tents weekly and maintaining the site (mowing, strimming, painting, emptying firepits etc.)


• Managing casual staff, training them, creating rotas, and building a good relationship with them to ensure a safe and positive working environment.


• Cleaning of all campsite amenities.


• Making and selling pizzas, coffees, and shop items., 'The variety that the role provides. The quiet days where we just get on with maintenance and then the hustle and bustle of a busy weekend. It's been fab.'


- 'If you have a passion for being outdoors, then that's the highlight of the job. I knew that before applying and it was absolutely true. You are constantly outdoors, taking in the weather no matter what and it's great. The connection with nature, the friendships we make with casuals and co-managers, the laughter and the overall experiences makes it up to an excellent seasonal job.'

Our recruitment process is all done online and will conduct interviews over video call making it easier for everyone to plan out their summer!


• Passion for the outdoors and must enjoy camping!


• Fun and energetic attitude for our busy summer season.


• Management experience - hospitality or similar.


• Excellent customer service.


• Good organisation skills as well as being flexible and adaptable.


• A willingness to have a hands on approach to the role and feels comfortable performing some manual duties.


• Full (clean) UK Drivers License or international license valid in the UK.


• Full summer availability - end of April/beginning of May 2024 until end of September 2024 (possibility of later start dates).


Preferred, but not required:

• Residential or seasonal work experience., Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Embers Employment Package:


• Monthly salary starting from £2,200.


• End of season bonus.


• For each month you work you'll also receive 2.5 days of holiday.


• Free accommodation in a safari tent or summer house (to yourself - no sharing!) Wi-Fi and electricity are available inside your accommodation, as well as being decked out with a fridge, heater, lighting, bed (including bedding) and some other comforts. Facilities are the same as guests' - shower and loo shacks, or facility block.


• Communal outdoor kitchen area with access to a gas stove, BBQ, microwave and all crockery and equipment supplied. You will also be able to use your own fire pit to cook with or just enjoy a campfire in your downtime.


• Use of a vehicle with some weekly personal mileage allowance.


• Great opportunity to save a fair bit of money as no rent/bills to pay onsite.


• Full paid training over 2 days.


• Uniform provided.


• Free pizzas, toasties, hot drinks and wood.


• 1 day off a week.


• Free/discounted stays for family and friends (depending on when in the season and numbers).


• Opportunity to return in future years with an increased salary.


Feedback from Previous Managers:

What did you enjoy most about the role and why?, Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From £2,200.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company car


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme


Application question(s):

• Do you have a passion for the outdoors and camping? (Compulsory!)


• Have you uploaded a covering letter highlighting any camping/outdoor and hospitality experience you might have? Your application will not be successful without one! (Compulsory!)