Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) is seeking a full time summer school operations manager to join our award winning summer provision in advance of summer 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational preparedness of SBC’s 7 summer sites as well as being responsible for the implementation of several key operations projects that will need to be delivered by June 2027.

This role would be suitable for somebody looking to build a career in operations with a passion for education and fast paced project turnaround. You should demonstrate a strong instinct for logistics and systems as this role will require you to learn, use and train others on several proprietary or industry specific systems.  This role also requires excellent attention to detail and balancing small tasks whilst retaining a global view of a wider operation.

Main Duties: 

Project based work

• Full responsibility for the implementation of a boarding school management system across SBC’s summer operations
• Overhaul end to end management of airport transfers ensuring the safe arrival of all students to and from London Heathrow Airport
• Support the Staff Experience team in integrating a digital rota system ahead of Summer 2027

Summer operations preparation

• Responsible for operational readiness across SBC’s 7 summer camp sites
• Work with key stakeholders at host sites to ensure sites are ready to operate
• Ensure all stock and resources are ready to use by the first operational date at each camp site
• Book external social programme venues and activities for students ensuring a focus on achieving the best price for SBC
• Oversee the planning, coordination and booking of all student arrival and departure transfers throughout the summer, ensuring a seamless travel experience while securing the most cost-effective arrangements for SBC.
• Develop a rota for each of the summer school sites with support from the Programmes team

During the summer

• Support the delivery of our summer camp programmes from Oxford or another agreed upon location (SBC sites operate from Oxford, Cambridge and London)
• Work from London Heathrow Airport each Monday to support a team of transfer coordinators to safely welcome our students
• Liaise with host school stakeholders to ensure sites are running well and that the onsite teams have the spaces and resources they need to operate effectively
• Respond to on site issues related to students, staffing and facilities and work with on site teams and head office colleagues to resolve these effectively
• Out of hours work will be required during this period which will be given back to you as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) at the end of the operational period

Safeguarding Duties

• Be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students in your care
• Complete online safeguarding training and attend on-site safeguarding training during induction week
• To read and understand SBC’s Safeguarding Policy, Staff Handbook, Operations Policy Handbook and Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (including annexes A & B)
• To be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, and report any concerns to the DSO immediately (including low level concerns)
• To know what to do if a student tells a member of staff they are being abused, exploited or neglected
• To help students understand how to keep themselves safe and manage risk; earning their trust while maintaining professional boundaries

Please see the attached Job Description for more information about this role. 

SBC PERSON SPECIFICATION

All members of staff employed by SBC will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the operation. There must be a professional interest in working with young people and particularly international children. Safety and welfare of the students is of paramount importance at SBC and a practical enforcing of this belief should be a quality exhibited by all staff. 

Founded in 2008, Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) delivers award-winning residential summer programmes that combine academic and social enrichment, bringing students from around the world together through education.

Our programmes take place at leading UK boarding schools and university college campuses, providing students with an inspiring environment to learn, develop confidence and build skills for their future.

To date, over 21,000 students from 155 nationalities have studied with us. SBC has also been ranked Number 1 in the EL Gazette’s British Council inspection league table from 2018 to 2026 and achieved a perfect 15/15 areas of strength in British Council inspections.

Our courses unlock potential and ignite a spark for long-term success.

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at: [email protected] 

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• Any gaps in your CV will be enquired about and must be explained satisfactorily
• You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
• You will provide the details of two recent and relevant referees who we will contact and specifically ask about your suitability to work with children and any concerns.
• You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK
• You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
• Official identification and certificates will be required for our records

Please be aware that SBC may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet out safeguarding duties.

SBC SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to.

SBC EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

We operate a policy of equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.