Making a
Positive Difference
Our company goal is to make a positive difference developing children, however a career at Robinwood can make a really positive difference in your life.
A New Job,
A New Lifestyle
Join the team at Robinwood and make a start to your happy new career with this award winning company.
At Robinwood we are very proud of our staff, we listen to them and value their ideas, and they have made a huge difference to both the children we work with and the growth of the company. As a result of this focus on staff development we have been awarded a place in the Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Companies to Work for’ for the last three consecutive years!
A Positive
Difference
Robinwood is a leading provider of residential activity courses for Primary school groups, with three centres in the North of England. We run 3-day courses for 7-11 year old children and offer a timetable packed with themed problem solving, team building and adventurous activities. We aim to make a positive difference developing children.
A Career with Robinwood
Everyone starts off as an activity group leader at Robinwood. We only promote from within so there are great career prospects for the right staff, with a generous pay structure which reflects responsibility. We recruit staff on our values of enthusiasm, positivity and support for others, so we consider applications from a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Life as a Group Leader
Working with children is never dull! As a group leader you’ll have an intensive three days each week in charge of a group of up to 13 children, leading them in all the activities they do, and ensuring they are happy, well cared-for and have a fantastic stay. Children often remember their Robinwood experience (and their Group leader!) for many years after their visit.
A New Job, A New Lifestyle
Robinwood staff enjoy school holiday periods off and the opportunity to participate in a great social and activities events programme, paid for by the company. All our positions are permanent and we know how important work-life balance is, so staff have three regular days off each week. We hold staff well-being as a very high priority at Robinwood.
why our staff love their jobs
It’s the combination of the buzz and fulfilment working with children, giving them an experience they will remember for many years. The Robinwood experience really helps to develop and bring out the individual strengths and qualities of children which would not necessarily be spotted in other environments and to facilitate that is a wonderful feeling and gives a huge job satisfaction.
A Worthwhile Career Developing Children
Robinwood has four activity centres, two in the characterful Pennine market town of Todmorden in West Yorkshire, one in Alston in the beautiful rural North Pennines, and one on the outskirts of the of the Welsh border town Wrexham. Many Robinwood staff have settled in these areas over the years and make a significant contribution to the local communities in which they work.
Dobroyd Castle
Dobroyd Castle is set high above Todmorden enjoying some fantastic views of the surrounding area. It is a historic listed building with wonderful architecture. Todmorden has plenty of affordable housing, shops, restaurants, a market and other amenities including a sports centre. The quirky town of Hebden Bridge is nearby and Manchester and Leeds are easily accessible.
Barhaugh Hall
Barhaugh Hall is situated in beautiful countryside on the Cumbria / Northumbria border in one of the last truly unspoiled rural areas in England,. The town of Alston is small but picturesque, with shops, cafes, a garage, supermarket and other amenities. In summer many tourists visit Alston, drawn by its quaint cobbled streets, and proximity to many beautiful areas to walk and cycle.
The Old School
The Old School was the original Robinwood centre (where it all began!) and retains its homely feel. As the smallest centre it provides a very personal experience for all the schools which visit it every year. It is set on the outskirts of Todmorden with great access to all the facilities in the town as well as the surrounding moors for walking, climbing, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes, our newest centre, dates back to the late Victorian era. It’s name in Welsh was Maes-y-Nant which when translated means ‘house by a stream’. Just 35 miles from the Snowdonia National Park and a stones throw from the marvellous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wrexham is both a launch pad for adventurous activities and a wonderful place to explore in its own right.
ready for a really
positive career?
We have an open-minded policy on staff appointments and our values-based selection process means that if you are a positive, enthusiastic and caring person who can really inspire the children we work with, and you would like to be part of an award-winning team, we would very much welcome an application from you!
We have various start dates each year and run selection weekends through the year to appoint staff for these start dates. We welcome applications at any time.