Snow Camp Midlands Wellbeing Manager (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: Snow Camp
Salary: £27,500 per annum pro-rata based on full time equivalent (actual for 2.5 days £13,750)
Location: Snow Camp Midlands Office, Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham B11 2PY
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Interview date: 12 June 2026
Job Description: Snow Camp Job Description and Personal Specification
Job Title: Midlands Wellbeing Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Snow Camp Midlands office at Ackers Adventure, Birmingham & Programmes delivered at SnowDome Tamworth with flexible hybrid working around the Midlands
Salary: £27,500 pro-rata full time equivalent (actual £13,750)
Hours: 18.75 hours a week (2.5 days) includes some evenings & weekends
Contract: Fixed-term contract approx. 12 months (maternity cover)
Annual Leave: 12.5 days per year plus bank holidays (25 days on f/t contract)
Benefits: Vitality Healthcare (once 6- month probation has passed) and Pension scheme available

About Snow Camp
Snow Camp is a ground-breaking national youth charity, and we are looking to recruit a fantastic Wellbeing Manager to join our Midlands team!
Our accredited programmes are unique and attractive to young people, taking them from beginner to qualified snowsports instructors in just one year with volunteering and apprenticeship progression routes available at the end. Alongside learning to ski or snowboard, young people also have access to wellbeing support with the emphasis on improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
You will report to the Midlands Programme Manager and will be responsible for the delivery of our wellbeing workshops and providing 1 to 1 wellbeing support sessions to young people. You will also work as part of the Midlands team to assist with the planning and delivery of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities and assisting with the apprenticeship programme throughout each year.
Experience of working successfully with under-served young people in a range of settings, with a focus on supporting young people’s wellbeing will be essential to the post. Passion for snowsports and supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!
Youth work, mental health & wellbeing support experience, project management, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills will make up the role. Along with experience of delivering group workshops to help young people work towards meaningful goals to improve their emotional wellbeing.

Job Description
• In consultation with the Programme Manager, to manage the delivery of the Wellbeing Workshops and 1 to 1 mentoring support needed for young people and apprentices.
• Build a good relationship with the Midlands Programme Manager to help provide support and guidance to young people.
• Work with the programme manager to gain the young people’s trust and confidence.
• To assist with delivery and development of The Midlands’s full snowsports focused journey of youth programmes which take place at the SnowDome.
• Provide support where needed to the Midlands apprentices on their 1-year Snow Camp Apprenticeship programme (currently 4 young people aged 16-21 years), particularly helping to manage their wellbeing and signpost to other services where needed.
o Providing weekly 1 to 1 support sessions for each apprentice.
o Complete Personal Development Plans and Wellbeing Assessments as required with apprentices.
o With the Programme Manager supporting apprentices with any challenges that they may be faced with and support with NVQ work when needed.
• Attend regular meetings with the other regional Wellbeing Managers to provide a consistent approach and building resources focused on improving young people’s wellbeing.
• Outside of programme days, provide one-to-one mentoring sessions to young people, in-person or remotely, focusing on their well-being and offering support so they can cope with the Snow Camp programme and improve their general wellbeing.
• Attend youth project/partners organisation visits to network and promote the Wellbeing support available at Snow Camp as part of the programme.
• Be a key team member on the overseas residential for the Excel programme during the Easter holidays. *Valid passport for travel in Europe & Andorra required.
• Use our UPSHOT online database system to keep records and ensure all monitoring and evaluation is carried out.
• Attend external training as required (e.g. Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness tutor training courses).
• Ensure that all activities and provision you deliver is done safely and in line with organisational policies.
• Support the Programme Manager as required with recruiting young people, programme administration and other tasks to help with Midlands programme run smoothly.
• Additional tasks may vary depending on different opportunities throughout the year.

Personal Specification
• A passion and desire to support young people’s wellbeing.
• To provide a nurturing safe space.
• Create & deliver engaging and meaningful workshops and resources for young people.
• Excellent listening & communication skills & building good rapport with young people.
• The ability to enthuse others, to encourage, build confidence and enable others to fulfil their potential.
• Self-motivated, innovative, committed & can work independently & as part of a team.
• To be able to work flexibly based on the programme dates and young people’s schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and providing equal opportunities for young people.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, across flexible hours and weekends as required.
• Strong IT Skills.

Essential Criteria
1. A passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health.
2. At least 2 years’ experience working with young people on a one-to-one basis.
3. At least 2 years’ experience of delivering group workshops and training to young people.
4. Youth Work or wellbeing training.
5. The ability to ski or snowboard
6. Sound knowledge of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desirable Criteria
1. Wellbeing or Counselling qualifications
2. Youth work qualifications
3. Ski Instructor qualifications
4. Driving license

Management and support
• The Midlands Wellbeing Manager will report to the Midlands Programme Manager (Amiee Borton) who will provide support and guidance.
• The Trustee board will determine the overall direction of Snow Camp and will set the overall priorities in consultation with the Managing Director and Senior Team.

Policy Statement
Snow Camp aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Conditions of Service
The Midlands Wellbeing Manager must be prepared to work regular evenings, weekends and with occasional weeks away. Snow Camp operates flexitime system. Work patterns will change depending on time of year and programme being delivered.

Snow Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references regarding their suitability to work with children and young people.

How to apply: Please download the application form from our website: https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/careers/. Then forward the completed form to Amiee Borton, Midlands Programme Manager at amiee@snow-camp.org.uk

Please contact Amiee if you would like an informal chat about the role.

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026 –Snow Camp Midlands Office, Ackers Adventure, B11 2PY.

Hours: 18.75 hours a week (2.5 days) includes some evenings & weekends.

Salary: £27,500 per annum pro-rata based on full time equivalent (actual for 2.5 days £13,750)
How to apply: Please download the application form from our website: https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/careers/. Then forward the completed form to Amiee Borton, Midlands Programme Manager at amiee@snow-camp.org.uk Please contact Amiee if you would like an informal chat about the role.