Enrichment and Cultural Programme Manager

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Friday, April 24, 2026
• Job Summary
• Lead the Fun, Shape the Experience: Enrichment and Cultural Programme Manager

  Are you a highly organised leader with a passion for creating unforgettable student experiences?

  Bede's Summer School is looking for a dynamic Enrichment and Cultural Programme Manager to design, prepare, and oversee our world-class activities and excursion programme. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of our social and cultural offerings, leading a high-energy team while ensuring the absolute safety and wellbeing of our international students.

  From researching and booking tailored UK excursions to managing our specialist Academies and acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be at the heart of the Bede's Summer School experience.

  What You Will Do

  This is a varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding role. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing the Programme:Research, design, and book a comprehensive, age-appropriate programme of excursions, activities, and workshops well in advance of the summer.
  • Creative Oversight:Produce the official Bede's Summer School Activities and Social Programme Booklet and maintain the staff Handbook.
  • Team Leadership:Recruit, train, and directly manage our Activities Managers and Leaders. You will also help run our comprehensive summer staff induction.
  • Safeguarding First:Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), complete robust risk assessments, and rigorously vet all external Academy providers for strict compliance.
  • Commercial & Logistical Management:Maintain strict financial oversight of the excursion budget, manage complex transport logistics, and oversee programme stock.
  • Quality Assurance:Actively quality control the social programme throughout the summer to ensure delivery meets our exceptional standards.
  Who We Are Looking For

  We need a strategic planner who thrives in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. You should have:

  • Proven leadership or management experience within a summer school, camp, or similar educational setting.

  • Exceptional organisational skills, with a track record of managing complex logistics, budgets, and risk assessments.

  • A deep commitment to student welfare (current DSL certification is ideal, though we will provide training for the right candidate).

  • Excellent communication skills to write detailed guides and motivate a large seasonal team.

  • Desirable bonuses: A PGCE in Sports/PE, a Level 1 (or higher) coaching qualification, or previous experience in a UK-based EFL summer school.

  Why Join Bede's Summer School?
  • Impact:Play a pivotal role in shaping the summer of a lifetime for international students.
  • Leadership:Take ownership of a critical department, developing your commercial, logistical, and team management skills.
  • Community:Work within a dedicated, high-energy team in a stunning UK educational setting.

  This is a Full Time, Permanent position, working Monday - Friday along with Summer School weekends, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

  Offering an attractive salary of: £32,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on experience) along with a range of staff benefits including:

  • A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail Discounts

  • Electric Vehicle Scheme

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.org.Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Friday 24th April 2026 at 8am.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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