Activity Manager – Residential in Brighton

Application Deadline: 5 June 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: University of Brighton

Working Hours: 48 hours per week

Reports To: Centre Manager

Salary: £700 per week + holiday remuneration + Performance Bonus

Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (27/06 - 12/08)

Overview: As an Activity Manager with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be client‑facing, responsible for organising and delivering our exciting activity programme, providing engaging activity sessions and action‑packed cultural excursions to world‑famous cities in the UK. All candidates need to be over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check and/or an Overseas Police Check.

Must‑Haves

• Experience working in a residential camp setting or similar
• Experience managing a team
• Experience organising activities for young people
• The ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• A skill set that enables success in a fast‑paced work environment
• A positive and flexible approach to work, along with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• A desire to work with students aged between 8-17
• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Strong work ethic – this is no ordinary job!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Management

• Creating a positive environment, in which staff feel motivated and willing to work hard in conjunction with Oxford International expectations.
• Making sure all activity staff undergo relevant on‑site induction.
• Holding daily meetings with the Activities Team, ensuring absolute clarity regarding the operational running of the programme.
• Creating fair and efficient staff‑rotas and providing them to staff in a timely manner.
• Monitoring staff performance, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout.
• Conducting activity staff appraisals during the initial and latter stages.

Client Management

• Holding daily meetings with Group Leaders regarding the activity programme.
• Promptly answering all requests from Group Leaders, tailoring the programme to ensure the best possible experience for students.
• Collating and acting upon any feedback received efficiently.
• Maintaining a healthy working relationship with host centre staff through regular communication regarding facility usage.
• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers, keeping all parties up to date – coaches, entrances, bookings, etc.

General

• Overseeing the organisation and execution of the on‑site activities programme, ensuring the programme is inclusive, safe and suitable for all students.
• Promoting the Activity Programme effectively to the student body, maintaining high levels of participation.
• Ensuring all equipment is well‑maintained and stocked, monitoring outgoing expenditure in line with approved budgets.
• Carefully planning excursion days, ensuring that they are delivered to a high standard.
• Creating extensive and detailed excursion packs for Activity Leaders.
• Supporting the Activity Leaders in their preparation, running development sessions to ensure standards are consistent.
• Holding timely pre‑excursion meetings with Activity Leaders and Group Leaders, providing clarity and tailoring itineraries to ensure outstanding excursion days.
• Diligently updating spreadsheets and facilities sheets, ensuring accurate records of bookings and meal cards.
• Providing necessary documentation to Head Office via the Operations Manager by set deadlines.
• Maintaining proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare throughout, responding quickly to emergencies.
• Monitoring staff welfare, offering support when needed.
• Maintaining a visible presence, ensuring you are accessible to students and clients.
• Working with the Student Support Manager to conduct risk assessments for activities, sharing with key stakeholders.

Expectations

• Represent the organisation in a professional and approachable manner.
• Always uphold our safeguarding and welfare commitments.
• Actively engage with students and ensure their enjoyment.
• Adapt to the dynamic nature of working in a residential youth environment.

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.