Operations & Camp Manager in Canary Wharf

About Us

We operate two connected businesses from one studio:

Wutian Martial Arts

An award\-winning martial arts academy delivering structured classes for children, teens and adults focused on confidence, discipline, resilience and leadership. We also run adult wellness programmes including Pilates, yoga, mobility and flexibility.

Kidwise After School \& Summer Camp

An award\-winning Children’s enrichment programmes, holiday camps and birthday parties, including LEGO Robotics, Chess, Creative Art, Drama \& Public Speaking, and Kidpreneur business programmes.

Our mission is to build confident, resilient young people through structured and meaningful programmes. We are growing and expanding across London and are looking for a strong operational leader to grow with us.

What This Role Is Really About

This is a hands\-on leadership role with real responsibility.

You will lead holiday camp operations, manage staff rotas, train and mentor coaches, drive revenue through camps and events, and maintain high safeguarding and operational standards.

This is not an assistant role.
This is not entry\-level.
We are looking for someone experienced, confident and ready to lead.

You will help shape systems, improve standards and support the growth of a values\-led start\-up business.

Core Responsibility: Holiday Camps (15 Weeks Per Year)

Holiday camps are the primary focus of this role.

• Mandatory availability for all 15 weeks of school holiday camps


• Monday–Friday


• 7:30am–6:30pm (on\-site leadership required)

You will:

• Plan and prepare camps well in advance


• Lead daily staff briefings and debriefings


• Oversee safeguarding, discipline and safety


• Maintain high energy and structured delivery


• Ensure strong parent communication


• Monitor performance and improve systems term by term

Camp Preparation Timeline

Preparation is structured and planned:

• Summer Camp: approximately 2 months of preparation


• Easter Camp: approximately 2 months of preparation


• Half\-Term Camps: approximately 3 weeks preparation per camp

Preparation includes:

• Designing weekly themes and structured activities


• Organising materials and equipment


• Staffing and rota planning


• Driving bookings and promotional campaigns


• Coordinating logistics and room allocations

Term\-Time Responsibilities (30– 40Hours Per Week)

During non\-camp periods, responsibilities include:

• Managing Kidwise and Wutian calls and enquiries when required


• Driving camp and birthday party sales


• Managing Instagram, Stories and TikTok content


• Taking photos and short videos (with consent)


• Creating promotional materials using Canva


• Planning enrichment programmes and activity systems


• Preparing camp materials and structured games


• Staff rota planning and scheduling


• Recruitment and onboarding of new staff

Wutian Operational Support

On\-site operational support required during:

• Tuesday \& Thursday or Monday \& Wednesday : 4:30pm–8:45pm


• Saturday: 9:30am–1:30pm

You will ensure sessions run smoothly, maintain safeguarding and cleanliness standards, and support coaches and parents.

Events \& Parent Night Out

• Organise and oversee Parent Night Out (4:30pm–9:30pm)


• Coordinate birthday party bookings and staffing


• Ensure events are structured, energetic and professionally delivered


• Proactively grow weekend revenue

Leadership \& Team Management

• Recruit and onboard quality staff


• Deliver structured team training


• Set operational standards and expectations


• Manage punctuality and performance


• Build and manage all staff rotas


• Ensure adequate cover at all times


• Foster a positive, accountable and disciplined culture

Studio Operations \& Compliance

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation


• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed consistently


• Uphold health \& safety and fire compliance


• Be visible and present as the operational lead

Working Structure

Holiday Camps (15 Weeks Per Year)

• Monday–Friday


• 7:30am–6:30pm


• Fully on\-site


• Time off in lieu provided after heavier weeks

Term Time

• Approximately 30–45 hours per week depending on season


• Mix of operational, preparation, sales and leadership duties

What We’re Looking ForEssential

• Experience managing teams


• Experience training or mentoring staff


• Experience working directly with children


• Strong rota planning and organisational ability


• Confident handling parent communication


• Comfortable working long camp hours


• Strong safeguarding awareness


• Confident using Instagram and TikTok for business


• Comfortable taking photos and videos


• Resilient, practical and solutions\-focused

Desirable

• Camp leadership experience


• Experience in enrichment, sports or activity settings


• Sales confidence


• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one)


• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Growth \& Opportunity

This is a leadership role within a growing organisation.

As we expand across London, there is genuine opportunity for progression into:

• Multi\-site Operations Leadership


• Head of Camps


• Senior Management roles


• Annual Performance Bonus – up to £3,000 \- £5,000

We are looking for someone who wants long\-term growth, responsibility and ownership not just a job.

If you thrive in energetic environments, enjoy building systems and want to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while growing with an ambitious organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare


• Employee mentoring programme


• Free fitness classes


• Store discount

Application question(s):

• This is a hands\-on role where you will be actively involved with staff, children, and parents on\-site. Are you comfortable with an active, fast\-paced environment?


• Please briefly describe your experience working with children (e.g. camps, coaching, teaching, clubs, sports, childcare, or similar).


• Please describe your experience planning activities or programmes for children. What is your favourite activity you’ve planned, and why do children enjoy it?


• Please describe your experience planning, organising, and delivering children’s birthday parties. What were your responsibilities and outcomes?


• What experience do you have in selling children’s programmes (e.g., holiday camps, after\-school activities, or birthday parties)? Have you handled enquiries, converted leads, or upsold services?


• Are you fully available to work 7:30am–6:30pm during all 15 weeks of school holiday camps and during school terms working from 4:00pm \- 8\.45pm ?


• How many years of experience do you have managing or supervising a team and handle staff rota?

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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