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Join The Great Escape Company as a Summer Camp Leader in 2025!

Are you ready to make Summer 2025 the most rewarding and adventurous time of your life? At The Great Escape Company, we’re looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and empathetic individuals to join our team and deliver unforgettable experiences.

What You’ll Do

As a Summer Camp Leader, you’ll be:

  • Guiding and supporting children through exciting high ropes, water, and land-based activities.

  • Fitting harnesses, delivering safety briefs and training.

  • Leading team-building exercises and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

  • Building valuable leadership skills and taking on meaningful responsibilities.

  • Working alongside a team of like-minded individuals to create magical summer memories.

We need staff that understand how important it is that we stick to our Health and Safety rules, so if you’re thinking of applying, you’ll need to be over 18 in order to be able to supervise all age groups.

The Great Escape offers physically and mentally challenging roles out in the fresh air like no other – both fun and rewarding. There’s a great sense of camaraderie and connectedness within the team and we’re committed to training you to our high standards.

If you feel as strongly as we do about living life more adventurously and encouraging and helping others to do so, this could well be the perfect environment for you.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay

  • All-Inclusive Package: Free accommodation and meals provided during camps.

  • Comprehensive Training: Gain certifications and develop essential skills, with in-house training provided.

  • Career Growth: For the right candidate, there’s an opportunity to return for subsequent summers during your university career.

  • Build Lifelong Connections: Meet new friends and work in a supportive, vibrant team environment.


Who We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You’re a gap year student or a university undergraduate.

  • You have boundless energy and a passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • You’re empathetic, reliable, and have a natural rapport with children.

  • You’re looking for a job that’s fun, rewarding, and builds your skills.

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • A valid first aid certificate (not essential as training is provided).

Key Details

  • Dates: Start in late May 2025 and finish the end of July 2025. There is some flexibility on dates if you’re able to let us know you’re availability in advance, don’t let this put you off applying.

  • Location: South Shropshire (accommodation provided).

  • Training: Provided before camps begin, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to embark on an incredible adventure and make a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by emailing us with your CV and a cover letter to mark@thegreatescapecompany.co.uk

Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, growth, and lasting memories.