Summer Activity Experience Manager

Leighton Park Summer School; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Park Summer School is seeking a Student Experience Manager in Reading to oversee the summer activities and excursions, ensuring safety, inclusivity and high student engagement. You will be the main contact for Group Leaders and Student Experience Leaders, coordinating on-site and off-site events with the Centre team.

The role combines leadership with hands-on planning, risk assessment, budget oversight and ensuring timely bookings and briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team or groups of staff.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Flexible, cooperative and responsible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organisation and execution of activities and excursions, ensuring safety and inclusivity.
• Support and manage Student Experience leaders, delegating tasks and ensuring staff supervision.
• Plan and oversee on-site and off-site activities and manage risk assessments.
• Promote the activity programme and maintain high student participation.
• Monitor expenses in line with budgets and liaise with host centre staff on bookings.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

English communication

Event planning

Budget monitoring

Job description

Leighton Park Summer School is seeking a Student Experience Manager in Reading to oversee the summer activities and excursions, ensuring safety, inclusivity and high student engagement. You will be the main contact for Group Leaders and Student Experience Leaders, coordinating on-site and off-site events with the Centre team.

The role combines leadership with hands-on planning, risk assessment, budget oversight and ensuring timely bookings and briefings.