Social Programme Manager

Contract Dates

25/06/2026 - 18/08/2026

The Social Programme Manager is responsible for planning and delivering the Summer School or College Social Programme, including a varied offering of daytime group activities and entertaining whole-school evening events, ensuring engaging and safe experiences for students. This role involves managing resources, logistics, and a team of staff, while upholding safety and welfare standards. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential to creating vibrant and unforgettable student experiences.

Responsible To
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The Summer School Director

The Site
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Located in North Oxford and within walking distance of the city centre, Camp Dragon combines the best of both worlds: spacious grounds and modern facilities with the warmth and friendliness of a small, homely community.

This summer, we will welcome over 100 children aged 8–12 from across the globe for a truly unique programme. Designed by language-learning experts and play specialists, Camp Dragon blends interactive lessons, creative workshops, and unforgettable activities with the buzz of big events and the fun of camp life.

Our values - Safe, Brave, Curious - are at the heart of everything we do. Staff play a huge role in making this vision a reality: supporting students as they try new things, grow in confidence, and create lasting memories in a playful, international environment.

• We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with SBC. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service
• Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
• Accommodation included
• CPD and Appraisals
• Staff Wellbeing Initiative
• Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on the ground and via phone/email
• Online safeguarding and prevent training
• Professional, fun and supportive environment

Additional Role Specific Support
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Paid attendance to pre-course Management Training

Paid attendance of a certified First Aid Course

Remuneration
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The salary for the Social Programme Manager role is £1010 per week (subject to tax and national insurance), paid weekly in arrears (for the avoidance of doubt this sum includes a holiday allowance % of basic pay in the sum of £108.78), plus accommodation at the summer site.

Programme Delivery

• Coordinate the activity and evening event programmes, including scheduling, planning, preparation, and promotion.
• Develop and communicate an engaging, age-appropriate weekly timetable for activities and events, maintaining relevant noticeboards.
• Ensure the provision of organised, engaging and student-appropriate activity plans.
• Ensure all resources (e.g., signage, materials, equipment) are prepared ahead of time.
• Manage student sign-ups, including resource creation, data entry, and registers.
• Lead student Activity Meetings, ensuring all students are allocated to activities
• Brief staff for activities and events, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities are outlined.
• Provide support and feedback during and after sessions to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with external providers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Attend excursions and off-site activities, taking the role of Excursion Leader when necessary

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of staff to plan, prepare and deliver activities and events, ensuring high levels of support, supervision, and engagement.
• Lead daily team meetings, conduct staff observations and manage appraisals.
• Welcome, train and support Activity Leaders during the staff induction week.
• Address performance issues and provide ongoing guidance in collaboration with the Course Leader and Head Office.

Resource, Facilities, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee the procurement, storage, distribution, and maintenance of all activity and event resources, ensuring compliance with financial and quality guidelines.
• Coordinate with the host site to secure and book appropriate facilities.
• Ensure social programme spaces are clean, organised, and meet safety requirements
• Ensure staff are briefed and carry out equipment setup and pack-down…