Social Programme Manager

About The Role

Contract Dates 02/07/2026 - 11/08/2026

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:
The Summer School Director

Headington Oxford International Summer School is located in the leafy suburb of Headington in Oxford, yet it is only a mile from the very centre of the historic town. Year‑round, Headington operates as an all‑girls school educating around 1,000 students from 30 different nationalities. This international element means that the host school is perfectly geared toward providing a welcoming and exciting atmosphere for summer school students.

The facilities are excellent, with newly decorated bright accommodation for students and staff. The school is for students aged 13‑16 and the capacity is approximately 200 students a week.

• 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:
  Paid attendance to pre‑course Management Training, Paid attendance of a certified First Aid Course

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 efficiently.
• Ensure the safe delivery of all activities and events, adhering to safety protocols and conducting risk assessments, with findings…