Centre Director
Job overview
As the Centre Manager, you will be directly responsible for the effective and safe running of your centre.
The academic, welfare and activity teams will all look to you for leadership and you should make sure these teams all feel motivated and prepared to fulfil their roles.
You will be the face of the centre, key to making sure our group leaders and students feel listened to, supported and in safe hands.
Staff stories
Working as a centre manager in a summer school is perhaps one of the most challenging but rewarding ways to spend your summer! It can feel like spinning plates at times; in between making sure the academic and activity programmes are running, staying on top of any welfare concerns together with keeping our fantastic host school and group leaders happy, there is always something demanding your attention! But it is all worth it when a group is sad to leave and you know that they have had an amazing experience.
Job details
Full Board
Accommodation and meals provided throughout your contract. No deduction will be made for this.
Salary
£850* per week with performance related bonuses available
Holiday Pay
12.07% holiday pay will be added to your salary.
Travel Allowance
£30 one off payment to help towards the cost of travel to and from the centre.
Working Hours
Up to 48 hours per week based on 6 working days.
Reporting to
Activity Manager
Locations
York, Uppingham, Edinburgh, Rugby, Bedales & Cheltenham.
Available Contract Dates
Temporary – April, July & August 2025
Pre-joining training dates
Staff are required to attend 2 x paid training days in advance of joining any programme.
* All figures and information related to 2025, 2026 TBC.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership:
You will be the person everyone looks to for guidance and support; the tone you set is what everyone else should follow.
You’ll be expected to:
- Be active and visible around campus, constantly checking in with Dusemond staff, leaders, students and the school.
- Act on feedback as necessary
- Perform regular staff meetings and have fluid communication with your management team
- Perform regular Group Leader meetings to make sure everyone staying with us fully understands the programme and the logistics of each day
- Make sure all our Dusemond staff feel valued, supported and listened to.
Arrivals
As Centre Director, your first major responsibility is overseeing the arrival of our students and organising their transfer to the school. First impressions are everything, and a smooth arrival day is crucial in setting the tone for the coming two week stay.
You’ll be expected to:
- Welcome groups to campus and reassure them they are in safe hands after their long journey
- Make sure all students receive their first meal as planned
- Ensure all accommodation is prepared on schedule by liaising with the school residences team, and that the rooming list is being followed diligently
- Deal with any initial concerns held by our Group Leaders as quickly as possible
Key Performance Indicators
- High rates of positive client feedback
- High rates of positive staff motivation and satisfaction
- A good relationship with our host school; one of mutual respect and support
- Financial margins are maintained
Finances
You will be responsible for the centre finances. Dusemond Head Office will be there to sign off on any big changes, but you need to ensure your teams are running their departments effectively and that any necessary payments from groups and taken during their stay.
- Does your activity manager now only need 4 coaches instead of 5?
- Does that London Eye booking need to be for 200 people when only 80 are now going?
- Did you remember to cancel the hot meals in time for the group that has now decided to go out for dinner instead?
- Do we need to charge a group because one of their students broke a mirror in the accommodation?
These are all things that can add up during a course of a centre.
Group Leader Socials
You will hold various social events for our Group Leaders, such as afternoon tea and wine and cheese
Local community awareness
Many of our schools are located in residential areas – are we causing any issues for the locals?
Community & pastoral Care
Everyone is responsible for the students’ safeguarding
Your eligibility
You must:
- be over 18 years of age
- be eligible to work in the UK
- get an enhanced DBS check**
You should:
- be able to manage a crowd
- be an energetic team player
- be responsible and proactive
It's a plus if:
- your a first aider
- you have a special skill or talent
- you’ve done this before!
** Dusemond will assist applicants in obtaining an enhanced DBS check and cover the cost.
Working for Dusemond means:
Lasting Friendships
Our staff build close friendships and camaraderie that often lasts well beyond the end of our programmes, with the chance to be re-united the next season!
Career progression
If you thrive in the amazing environments we work so hard to create, you’ll want to grow with us. Many first year staff return to become supervisors and managers.
References Provided
The broad range of skillsets required, make Dusemond centres excellent places to develop and substantiate your abilities for future roles.
Year-round opportunities
Flexible, on and off season opportunities in great places from York to Tuscany! Our best teachers and ALs are first in line to be offered!
Full Board
Switch “cost of living” for Costa Coffee! Our programmes are a great opportunity to work and save as all your meals and accommodation are provided on site.
Location, location location!
Beautiful, historic schools and great facilities like gyms and swimming pools for you to use, make your place of work a a pleasure to live in.
Materials & equipment
Everything you’ll need to do a great job is provided, along with the support and input of senior staff to help you excel in your role.
See the UK!
How many other jobs include a schedule of trips and excursion where you’ll take a lead and experience top UK destinations?
