Holiday Club Manager
Trigger Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
At our Holiday Club this Summer, children aged 5-10 years old will embark on an exhilarating two weeks of imagination and creativity through an unforgettable journey of arts, crafts, and outdoor adventures. We are seeking a manager to lead and run the Holiday Club.
You will have a wealth of experience working with children and young people aged 5-10 years old, planning and facilitating fun and engaging activities and workshops, managing small staff teams and preferably have a background or interest in the arts, craft or a practical nature-based expertise. You will be a confident and collaborative team-player, with a comprehensive knowledge of Safeguarding and best practice working with children. This role is suitable for a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and/or someone with a Level 3 in Playwork or Early Years. You will work closely with Trigger's Creative Director to shape the programme and be supported by the Holiday Club Assistant and Trigger Production Assistant to deliver a fun, engaging and creatively inspiring programme for children aged 5-10 years old.
Responsible to: Head of Programme & Partnerships
Responsible for: Holiday Club Assistant
Working with: Trigger's Creative Director and Production Assistant
Location:
The Skylark, Blagdon Baptist Church, Mead Lane, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7UA
Total fee: £2,400
£200 day rate x 12 days (2 days prep, 10 days delivery)
For a full job description and role summary please follow the link to our website.
Job Requirements
Desirable knowledge & experience:
3+ year's experience working with children & young people.
Experience facilitating workshops / activities for/with children & young people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Enhanced DBS check dated within last 2 years and proof of participation in update service.
Documentation of Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Enthusiasm, patience and a proactive, solutions-oriented attitude.
Access to and provision of transport to travel to North Somerset location for the days required.
Role is suitable for Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and/or someone with a Level 3 in Playwork or Early Years.
The role is likely to involve:
Physical lifting.
Being on your feet for extended periods of time.
Spending time outdoors on uneven terrain and unknown weather conditions.
Performing first aid.
Providing some pastoral care which may involve helping children use bathroom.
Job Responsibilities
Help shape the programme of activity/timetable.
Lead and facilitate workshop sessions and support creative play activities.
Manage the Holiday Club Assistant and work with other staff members.
Lead on the preparation, set up and organisation of materials.
Lead daily briefings and debriefs with Workshop Leaders.
Prepare the venue and designated areas for activities before children arrive supported by the Holiday Club Assistant.
Ensure that all necessary supplies are ready and available for each day's planned activities.
Lead on actively supervising and engaging up to 24 children.
Administer emergency First Aid as needed.
Lead on maintaining a safe environment for all children and be vigilant and proactive addressing any potential safety issues.
Ensure children are signed in an out safely and accurately, following all safety protocols.
Supervise children.
For full list of responsibilities please see the job pack on our website.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Holiday Club Manager
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Tue, 07 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Holiday Club Manager
Job: Holiday Club Manager
Organisation: Trigger
Postcode: BS40 7UA
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please provide the following information to [email protected] by Tuesday 7th April at 9am
• A comprehensive CV detailing your education and work experience (no more than 2 A4 pages)
• A covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role and how your experience matches the role summary (no more than 2 A4 pages)
• A completed equal opportunities form available available from our website
We also accept the above information in video or sound format.
Please note, any incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide 2 referees. All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.
Please submit your application by email with ‘Trigger Holiday Club Manager Application’ in the subject line to [email protected]
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Trigger
Trigger are shapeshifting creatives.
We dream-up, create and produce bold and brave live events. We interrupt daily life, reimagine and revive public spaces, and put audiences and togetherness at the heart of everything we do.
Our work is accessible, inclusive and boundary pushing. It’s always memorable, often large-scale and outdoors. We create epic, imaginative spaces, fly giant dragons and grow magical pop-up gardens.