Centre Director Job Description

Centre Director

As Centre Director, you are directly responsible for the effective, safe, and smooth running of your centre. You are the senior member of the onsite team, leading the academic, welfare, and activity departments and ensuring every part of the programme meets Dusemond’s high standards.

You are also the face of the centre – the first point of contact for Group Leaders, students, and host school staff. Your leadership, visibility, and communication set the tone for the entire team, emboding our core values of Care, Honesty, Energy, Empathy, Respect, and Smiles (CHEERS!) in everything you do.

Working as a Centre Director in a summer school is perhaps one of the most challenging but rewarding ways to spend your summer! It can feel like spinning plates at times; in between making sure the academic and activity programmes are running, staying on top of any welfare concerns together with keeping our fantastic host school and group leaders happy, there is always something demanding your attention!

But it is all worth it when a group is sad to leave and you know that they have had an amazing experience.

Full Board

Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. No deduction will be made for this.

£1,000
* per week

Bonus subject to criteria and successful completion of contract

12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.

Up to 48 hours per week based on 6 working days.

Operations Manager and Director of Operations

Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales, Colchester, Royal Russell (London), Berkhamsted & Cheltenham.

Temporary – April, July & August 2026

Management staff are required to attend a training weekend in advance of starting their contract.

An online safeguarding course will need to be completed prior to your arrival at the centre.

You will be the person everyone looks to for guidance and support; the tone you set is what everyone else should follow.

• Be active and visible around campus, constantly checking in with Dusemond staff, leaders, students and the school.
• Act on feedback as necessary
• Lead regular staff meetings and have fluid communication with your management team
• Perform regular Group Leader meetings to make sure everyone staying with us fully understands the programme and the logistics of each day
• Make sure all our Dusemond staff feel valued, supported and listened to.

As Centre Director, your first major responsibility is overseeing the arrival of our students and organising their transfer to the school. First impressions are everything, and a smooth arrival day is crucial in setting the tone for the coming two week stay.

• Welcome groups to campus and reassure them they are in safe hands after their long journey
• Make sure all students receive their first meal as planned
• Ensure all accommodation is prepared on schedule by liaising with the school residences team, and that the rooming list is being followed diligently
• Deal with any initial concerns held by our Group Leaders as quickly as possible

• Consistently high levels of client satisfaction, reflected in positive feedback from Group Leaders and partners.
• Strong staff morale and engagement, with team members feeling supported, valued, and motivated.
• A collaborative and respectful relationship with the host school
• Financial performance maintained in line with company targets, ensuring operational efficiency

You are responsible for the financial management of your centre. While Dusemond Head Office will sign off on major expenses, you must ensure all operations run efficiently, without unnecessary overspending.

• Monitor budgets and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Review and authorise adjustments (e.g., coach bookings, attraction tickets, catering numbers).
• Report and action any damage or additional charges linked to group stays.
• Ensure payments and financial records are accurate throughout the course.

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