Residential Centre Managers
- Deadline: Fri 18 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT
- United Kingdom, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Hastings, Jersey, London, Oxford
- Language Study Centres
- Experience: 1 YEAR
- Positions: 10
- Short Term/Summer job, Residential



Job Summary
Details of Position
If youre able to inspire a large international team, troubleshoot a wide variety of problems, and most of all ensure that hundreds of students from all over the world have the best summer of their lives: then you could be the perfect Centre Manager for LSC in 2018
Joining our team is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic environment and is the ideal opportunity to add skills to your professional development while working within a passionate team. Contracts start in mid-June and normally run for between 4 and 9 weeks.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have previously experienced and enjoyed working in a summer school environment, and those who are a ready to face a challenge head-on this summer.
The Centre Manager is the key LSC member of staff on campus. They are charged with ensuring that the centre is a success, that the needs of our clients are satisfied and that our staff and facilities managers are happy at all times.
Duties will include:
-Attending a training day prior to employment commencing (fully paid)
-Ensuring the smooth running of each department
-Ensuring the completion of day-to-day administrative duties
-Liaising with the University regarding accommodation and meals
-Acting as a company representative to clients
-Managing the team of LSC staff
-Carrying out the schools safeguarding policy, ensuring it is followed by others and maintaining
a friendly but professional manner at all times
-Working with the Student Welfare Officer, Director of Studies and Group Leaders on all issues of
student welfare/behaviour
Positions Available
This is a residential position. Centre Managers will be provided with en-suite accommodation and full board. The role is for six days a week, and working hours will include evenings and weekends.*
2018 locations:
Bournemouth- Bournemouth University (Bournemouth House)
Bristol- University of the West of England (Frenchay Campus)
Brighton- University of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus)
Hastings- Sussex Coast College (Ore Valley Campus)
Jersey- Fort Regent
London- University of East London (Dockland Campus)
London- University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
London- University of Westminster (Harrow Campus)
London- University of Roehampton (Roehampton Campus)
Oxford- Oxford Brookes University (Harcourt Hill Campus)
*Accommodation will not be en-suite and include full board in Hastings and Jersey
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LSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy you will be asked to explain any gaps in your work and education history. You will also be required to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check and provide the contact details of at least 2 referees, who will be asked specifically if they have any concerns about your suitability to work with people under 18. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK must be provided at interview stage. The cost of the DBS will be split between LSC and yourself, your contribution will be £24.40 and will be taken out of your first payment.
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Serviced check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
For the full job description, please see our website.
Qualifications
-Have relevant experience of residential summer schools or summer camps
-Be available the whole of July
-Have excellent interpersonal skills
-Be flexible and able to think on their feet
-Be able to work in a high pressure environment
-Demonstrate proven organisational ability
-Be computer literate
Salary and Benefits
-Weekly salary is between £500 and £700 per week depending on size of centre and experience (this
figure includes the added 12.07% holiday pay).
-A strong commitment to providing you with ongoing support from our Head Office
-Comfortable en-suite accommodation and full board
For a full salary breakdown, please see our website.
Should you be successful, LSC will:
-Require an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check to be made prior to confirmation of
appointment. Where appropriate, foreign police checks will be required.
-Require two recent and relevant referees provided by you
-Enquire about any gaps in your CV that will need to be explained satisfactorily
-Require to see and make copies of original certificates and official identification (passport,
driving licence, National ID) to keep in our records
Company Details
- Company/Organisation:
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Language Study Centres
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Language Study Centres offers a wide choice of high quality residential and homestay English language programmes for teenagers throughout the UK. All of our courses take place at educational campuses.
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