Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles.
Open Programmes is a key strand within the Innovation Department, offering inspiring learning experiences for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and confident Residential Summer Schools Manager to lead the safe and smooth delivery of our residential programme. This hands on role is central to ensuring high-quality participant experience and the effective running of all residential operations.
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating all residential logistics, including but not limited to accommodation, catering, welfare, staffing, safety procedures, scheduling and facilities liaison. During live delivery, you will live onsite at Freemen's School and act as the primary point of contact for participants and staff, ensuring the residential environment is safe, well managed and engaging. You will supervise the Residential Coordinator, Welfare Officer and a team of Residential Assistants, ensuring clear communication, strong safeguarding practices and effective rota coverage.
We are looking for someone with significant experience managing residential or pastoral programmes, ideally involving under 18s. You will be a calm and capable problem solver, able to make confident decisions in a fast moving environment, and skilled at building positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations. Strong organisational ability, excellent communication, and experience handling logistics, welfare concerns and safeguarding requirements are all essential.
An enhanced DBS check is required.