Summer School Programme Manager (London)

Immerse Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational platform in London is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of residential summer schools. The role requires strong stakeholder management, cross-departmental collaboration, and excellent communication skills. Applicants should have over 2 years of experience in education or operations and a good knowledge of London. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 33 days of annual leave and wellness support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life and dental insurance

Overseas remote work option

Qualifications

• Experience in summer schools or residential programmes.
• Understanding of operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with London and its educational landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and delivery of summer programmes.
• Manage relationships with external partners for exceptional experiences.
• Oversee logistical components of student journeys.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-departmental collaboration

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Education

2+ years in education or operations

Tools

Google Suite

CRM/marketing tools

Job description

Employment: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Head of UK Operations
Location: London (hybrid-working policy)
Salary: Competitive

About Immerse Education

Immerse Education is a market-leading educational platform delivering world-class learning experiences to ambitious students across 120+ countries. With a rapidly expanding global footprint and a commitment to academic excellence, our programmes equip the next generation with the knowledge, networks, and confidence to thrive at top universities and within high-impact careers. Our commercial growth has been fuelled by innovation, exceptional service delivery, and a dynamic team.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Operations team to lead the end-to-end delivery of our Career Insights residential summer schools in London, also supporting programmes in other locations.. You’ll play a pivotal role in translating strategic priorities into on-the-ground excellence, while ensuring every student experience aligns with our premium brand.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong stakeholder management, cross-departmental collaboration, and commercial awareness. You'll work closely with the student services, sales and marketing teams to help align operational delivery with business goals - and act as a key brand ambassador to host colleges, suppliers, students, and parents alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of residential summer programmes, ensuring a seamless student experience.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to shape programme positioning, providing feedback on messaging, customer needs, and market differentiation.
• Initiate and manage relationships with external partners, including industry professionals, businesses, and cultural venues to develop an exceptional schedule of company visits and experiences.
• Liaise with the marketing team to ensure communications and campaign materials accurately reflect programme delivery.
• Respond to sales and parent enquiries as needed to help convert leads and reinforce Immerse’s reputation for excellence.
• Oversee all logistical components of the student journey: accommodation, activities, safeguarding, and transport - delivering high-value experiences with efficiency and consistency.
• Support staff training and management to ensure well-prepared staff teams delivering excellent experiences
• Oversee incident management and ensure we deliver exceptional standards of participant safeguarding, care and wellbeing.
• Maintain strong working relationships with colleges, vendors, and freelance staff to uphold our operational and brand standards.
• Support cross-site delivery on the ground during delivery periods and provide out-of-hours (weekends and evening) management as required.
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in education or operations, preferably in a summer school or residential programme setting.
• Commercial acumen, with an understanding of how operational delivery supports customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite; experience with CRM/marketing tools (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus.
• Good knowledge of London, with familiarity with Oxford and Cambridge advantageous.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to work independently.
  
  

Why Join Us

• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Additional leave for birthday and work anniversary
• Life and dental insurance
• One-month overseas remote work option
• Access to wellness and reward benefits through YuLife
• Be part of a high-growth, mission-driven company shaping the future of education

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in shaping the future of education and driving transformative growth at Immerse Education.