Social Programme Manager

Social Programme Manager –
Summer Boarding Courses

Contract Dates - 26/06/2026 - 20/07/2026

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. The 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.

• 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 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 set‑up and pack‑down efficiently.
• Ensure the safe delivery of all activities and events, adhering to safety protocols and conducting risk assessments.
• Ensure all activities and events align with safeguarding and welfare policies, maintaining appropriate student supervision.

• Collaborate with the management team, attending meetings and maintaining open and proactive communication.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, parents, agents, site hosts and external stakeholders.
• Work with SBC Head Office to complete necessary paperwork and share updates.

• Encourage student engagement in the programme, promoting communication, confidence and social skills.
• Promote a culture of equality, respect and diversity, ensuring students adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and assisting staff in managing behaviour.
• Encourage student feedback and promptly address concerns or complaints.
• Contribute to hosting arrival and departure days, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience for students and parents.
• Support the safe delivery of the programme, covering sessions, attending off‑site activities and supporting breaks, meals and welfare duties where needed.

• Implement health and safety procedures, ensuring incidents are reported and risk assessments followed.
• Keep staff informed of student welfare needs and maintain required welfare records.
• Ensure staff and students understand emergency and fire evacuation procedures.
• Securely manage summer camp data, following GDPR and confidentiality policies.

• Attend SBC Management Training prior to arriving at the school to familiarise with all aspects of the programme, roles and responsibilities.
• Assist with induction week, preparing the site and inducting staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and assist in emergency situations, whether on duty or not.
• Provide feedback to the Head Office team throughout and…