Overview
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Childcare Manager to join us on a year‑round basis and lead the next stage of childcare at Peligoni. With strong foundations already in place and exciting longer‑term plans ahead, this role will play an important part in shaping the department over the coming years by building on what we do well, refining how we work and helping us develop our childcare offering in a thoughtful and sustainable way. During the summer season you will be based in Greece, overseeing the full childcare operation across all age groups, from babies and toddlers through to teens. During the winter months you will be based in the UK, focusing on planning, policy, training, recruitment, programme development and preparation for the season ahead. As part of the club leadership team, you will also act as the voice of our younger guests, making sure children and families are considered in wider conversations about the club, our spaces, our programming and the overall guest journey. You will need to balance what is best for children and families with what is operationally realistic, commercially viable and right for Peligoni as a whole. This varied, hands‑on leadership role requires strong childcare knowledge, seasonal operational experience, excellent organisation and the ability to bring people, plans and details together.
About the role
The childcare department supports children from 4 months to 17 years old across several age groups. As Childcare Manager you will have overall responsibility for the smooth running, development and delivery of the childcare operation. You will lead and support the childcare supervisors and wider seasonal team, coordinate daily logistics, maintain high standards of safeguarding and care, and work closely with other departments to ensure childcare aligns with the wider club experience. You will also set the tone and culture of the club and represent the standards, values and spirit of Peligoni in everything you do.
Responsibilities
- Summer – Greece:
- Oversee the full childcare operation across all age groups.
- Lead, support and develop the childcare supervisors and wider seasonal team.
- Manage staffing, rotas, ratios, daily logistics and coordination between programmes.
- Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and guest care.
- Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, responding to questions, feedback and concerns professionally.
- Work closely with other departments and contribute as part of the club leadership team.
- Lead by example, stepping into the operation when needed and supporting the team practically.
- Winter – UK:
- Review and refine childcare policies, procedures, risk assessments and SOPs.
- Plan and improve the childcare programme ahead of each season.
- Develop training materials and support pre‑season training.
- Work with the People team on recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Review guest, parent and team feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Support new ideas and initiatives as part of Peligoni’s wider expansion plans.
- General leadership and operational duties:
- Act as the voice of children and families in club‑wide discussions.
- Balance families’ needs with operational, commercial and realistic expectations.
- Lead by example and represent Peligoni’s standards and values.
Qualifications
- An experienced childcare leader with strong people‑management skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and confident managing logistics.
- Confident communicating with parents, team members and senior leaders.
- Passionate about creating safe, fun and engaging experiences for children.
- Experience in a childcare, education, activity, camp, resort or family‑hospitality setting.
- Previous experience in a seasonal, overseas, resort or similarly fast‑paced environment.
- Strong understanding of early years care, child development, EYFS principles and safeguarding best practice.
- Proven experience leading, supporting or coordinating a team.
- Excellent organisational, logistical and communication skills.
- A calm, practical and solutions‑focused approach.
- Good understanding of balancing guest experience, operational needs and commercial realities.
- Eligibility to work in the UK and Greece.
- Desirable Level 3 or higher childcare qualification, or equivalent.
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
- Experience managing multiple age groups from early years to teens.
- Experience designing or improving children’s programmes.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or training.
Benefits
- £40,000 per annum.
- Bonus opportunity.
- Accommodation and meals provided during the Greek season.
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
- Discounts across the Peligoni portfolio.
- Annual Sand & Stone Stay after one year in service.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Close, collaborative leadership team.
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