Senior Pastoral and Activity Leader

About The Role

Fixed term contracts available between 29th June and 29th August:

• Full summer contract employment dates 29th June – 18th July, 23rd July – 8th August, 14th August – 29th August.
• Medium term contract employment dates 29th June – 18th July & 23rd July – 8th August
• Short term contract employment dates 20th July – 8th August

Our Senior Pastoral and Activity Managers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of our centres. They will manage a team of 3-4 Pastoral and Activity Leaders (PALs), supporting with the day-to-day care of the students and taking responsibility for the delivery of our students’ social programme.

During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360-degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands‑on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Our Summer Experiences are based on‑campus in central London at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one‑week, two‑week, or two‑week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non‑residential or residential basis.

This on‑campus setting provides students with a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment while offering an authentic taste of university life in the heart of London.

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

£650 per week, plus 2 meals per day and accommodation.

You will accrue Annual Leave throughout your internship at a standard rate (25 days per year pro‑rated).

55 hours per week on average (you will be asked to ‘opt out’ of the 48‑hour Working Time Directive).

• Cover the duties of the PALs you manage, including taking responsibility for their group of 25 students, supporting their wellbeing and escorting them to programmes.
• Facilitate handovers between Programme Team and Centre Team, including briefing PALs returning from days off.
• Support with student registration, communicating absences with relevant parties and supporting with door knocks and Missing Persons Protocol.

• Line manage 3-4 Pastoral and Activity Leaders, including regular check‑ins and providing support throughout their contract.
• Support PALs with any queries, including helping them find relevant resources and put them in touch with relevant points of contact.
• Act as a triage point for PALs, escalating relevant issues to Assistant Centre Managers.
• Attend regular meetings with the Senior Centre Staff team.
• Keep track of any overtime worked by team members, facilitating TOIL where needed.
• Support with the organisation of staff socials to boost morale.

• Act as the lead for an activity each night, taking accountability for relevant resources and logistics.
• Delegate to other staff members working to maximise excellent facilitation of the activity.
• Take charge of behaviour management and student engagement during the activity.
• Work closely with the Activity Manager for your site to ensure students have an enjoyable and safe experience.
• Coordinate and lead on a UCAS study hall for all accom students with UCAS add on.

• Ad‑hoc support of Senior Centre staff team.
• Attend daily full-team meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and clear records on all Invest
  
  IN’s reporting platforms.
• Understand and act in accordance with Invest
  
  IN’s ethos and cultural values.
• Adhere to Invest
  
  IN’s safeguarding policy and staff/student Code of Conduct procedures…