Social Programme Manager

Contract Dates

26/06/2026 - 03/08/2026

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.

The Summer School Director or College Principal

SBC Canford Summer School is set on the beautiful campus of Canford School, located near the seaside city of Bournemouth, one of the top destinations for learning English outside of London. With some of the finest facilities in the country, Canford offers students a wide range of exciting activities to enhance their experience. SBC Canford caters to students aged 11-15, with a weekly capacity of approximately 290 students, providing a dynamic and engaging environment for learning and personal growth.

• 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

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 documented and communicated to staff.
• Ensure all activities and events align with safeguarding and welfare policies, maintaining…