Senior Playcentre Manager PACE Deadline: 11 Jul 2025

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Playcentre Manager to join the team at our Camden Square Playcentre in the heart of Camden Town.

The Senior Playcentre Manager will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Out of School Childcare & Play services at Camden Square Playcentre. Your responsibilities will include creating and retaining a happy, committed staff team; leading them in delivering high-quality play services that promote children's health and well-being; and assisting in the development of new projects and services. As an experienced playwork manager, you will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.

In return, we are offering the following package to the right candidate:

Reporting to: Head of Operational Development

Direct Reports: Deputy/SENCo, Playworkers, sessional staff, volunteers, interns, and placement workers

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

The Person We Are Looking For:

The Play Centre Manager will take full responsibility for the operations at PACE's Camden Square Play Centre. They will ensure all services are delivered safely, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, and support the delivery of PACE policies. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a happy, committed staff team; leading the delivery of high-quality, inclusive play services; and developing new projects and services. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate early years, childcare, education, or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above, along with experience managing staff and leading teams in delivering high-quality services.

You should be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills, able to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including service users, parents, staff, and partners. You must also demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, Ofsted standards, relevant legislation, and approaches for supporting children and young people with disabilities.

About PACE:

We are a local, grassroots charity providing high-quality, inclusive play services in Camden for children aged 2-18 years.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we seek passionate, experienced team members to help us deliver exceptional services. We offer an extensive benefits package, including:

• The London Living Wage
• 5% pension contribution
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme

We value our staff's growth and promote from within. We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and recruit in line with our policy on Equal Opportunities and Human Rights.

How to Apply

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