Deputy Play Manager

<p>Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a <strong>Deputy Play Manager</strong>.</p><br>Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.<br><p><strong>Full-time | £36,000 per annum</strong></p><p>The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.</p><p>As <strong>Deputy Play Manager</strong>, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.</p><p>This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience:</strong></p><ul> <li>Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.</li><li>Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.</li><li>Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.</li><li>Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.</li><li>Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.</li><li>Excellent communication and team leadership skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and IT skills.</li></ul> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.</li><li>Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.</li><li>Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.</li></ul> <p><strong>Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.</strong></p><p><strong>If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.</strong></p><p>For more information, please submit your CV to </p><p> <strong>Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.</strong></p><p> As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. xwzovoh We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.</p>