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Could you lead a team that gives children who might otherwise miss out a free seaside holiday in Skegness?
Join Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre and build the school and community partnerships that help more children get there.

Holiday Programmes and Partnerships Manager
£34,000 per year | Full-time, annualised hours | 12-month contract initially

A few days by the sea can give a child the chance to make new friends, try something for the first time and come home a little more confident. For parents and carers, it can also mean a much-needed break. At Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, you’ll see the difference your work makes from the first conversation with a referring school to the moment the children arrive in Skegness.

What you’ll do

During holiday weeks, you’ll lead our staff and volunteers on site. You’ll make sure the team knows what’s happening each day, adapt plans when needed and take the lead on safeguarding and children’s welfare. You’ll bring together the practical details, from transport and activities to rotas and individual support needs, so children can settle in and enjoy their time away.

Throughout the year, you’ll visit schools across Derby and Derbyshire, build relationships with pastoral teams and help them refer children who would benefit from a break. You’ll also work with Scouts, Guides and other youth and community groups to grow bookings for affordable school residentials and weekend stays.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have experience working with children and leading a team that delivers activities or services for them. You’ll bring sound safeguarding judgement, stay calm when plans change and know how to build trust with schools, community groups or similar partners. Experience in residential settings, volunteer leadership, school referrals, fundraising or group bookings would be welcome.

How the role works

We plan to deliver ten holiday weeks. You’ll work more hours around holiday preparation and delivery, with term-time work focused on school visits, referrals, partnerships and bookings. The role involves regular travel across Derby and Derbyshire and on-site working in Skegness during holidays, including evenings, occasional weekends and agreed overnight duties. Hybrid working is available by agreement.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement. Tell us about a team you’ve led to deliver activities or services for children, and give an example of a partnership you’ve built and what came from it.

Closing date 12pm Wednesday 2 December 2026. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding checks.