EVENTS MANAGER
ABOUT THE ROLE
Available Contract Dates - 27/06/2025 - 09/08/2026
(4-6 weeks starting June 27th or July 4th)
Salary (depending on experience):
From: £660 per week (£589 + 12.07 % holiday pay)
To: £700 per week (£624 + 12.07% holiday pay)
Overview:
Events Managers are responsible for planning, organising, and executing various evening and free-time activities. Duties may include developing event concepts and themes, creating budgets, coordinating logistics, managing timelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing a team of staff and overseeing event operations. Additionally, Events Managers will prioritise the students' safety, welfare, and overall enjoyment while working to deliver an outstanding experience.
Example events include Cool-runnings Bobsleigh Night, Sports Disco, Exsportise's Got Talent, Races/Casino Night, Challenge Night (vs. Staff), alongside integration and welcome events and sports nights (dodgeball tournament, Tag Football).
Main Roles & Accountabilities
(divided/ shared by 2 Events Managers per venue):
To plan and run a varied and innovative weekly evening entertainment programme appropriate to all age groups.
To ensure activities are set up for students to join during daytime breaks and for students departing late / arriving early on weekends.
To engage and excite students about the evening event programme (demonstrate and ‘sell’ the activities during mealtimes/afternoon meetings) - build excitement!
To ensure risk assessments and budgets, if necessary, have been completed and approved by the Centre Manager.
To incorporate the Exsportise “Team Orange” philosophy into the programme. We want to help young people develop and grow into a more authentic, socially comfortable, self-confident version of themselves with a good understanding of who they are and how they interact with others and the world around them.
To provide the Centre Manager with a programme schedule each week.
To coordinate and manage all logistical aspects of the entertainment programme, including scheduling, staffing, equipment and supplies.
To take responsibility for student and staff welfare and discipline during the evening programme.
Supervise and train event staff, ensuring they are well-prepared and motivated. It is vital to have a positive and collaborative working environment within the events team.
To liaise with any external suppliers (e.g. Cinema) and organise transport for any off-site events.
To organise student groups where relevant and assign staff to each.
To run evening entertainment meetings for both staff and students.
To organise separate evening events for younger and older students twice per week.
To ensure all equipment is kept in good condition and that all relevant health and safety regulations are adhered to. The inventory needs to be kept up-to-date.
To assist with airport transfers, excursions and/or student check-ins at the centre during weekends.
Help collate and create the Weekly Camp video.
Additional / General Duties - Please see the attached Job Description for a more in-depth list of duties and responsibilities associated with the Exsportise Events Manager role. All staff members have a safeguarding responsibility to the children on camp.
Ways we support our EVENTS MANAGERS:
Paid, job-specific training before student arrival (induction programme)
On-going support from Head Office and our Director of Fun - who will help organise and demonstrate the first few nights of our programme and have daily check-ins
Fully paid Enhanced DBS check
CPD and appraisals
Wellbeing initiative - 24/7 Welfare and Medical support
All meals and accommodation included
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on-site and via phone/email
Safeguarding and prevent training
Supportive team working environment
About You
All staff are responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the centre. Our top priority is the safety of children and maintaining the highest standards. We require staff members to exhibit high personal standards and to be friendly, positive, and approachable while maintaining a professional and calm demeanour. Staff should be adept at handling sensitive situations, adhering to confidentiality and data protection guidelines, serving as good role models, maintaining professional boundaries and contributing to a positive summer school environment.
We look for Team Members who are: (Personal Specification & qualifications)
Native / near-native competence in English (written and spoken)
Highly organised and responsible character with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills to efficiently deliver group activities
Able to work as part of a team and independently
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage, engage and motivate staff and students
Excellent communication skills with people of all levels
Able to deal well with pressure and to multi-task
Enthusiastic, friendly, proactive and able to set high standards
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Previous experience in working with children and leading events or trips, ideally in a residential setting
Event Management Degree, Performance/Acting background or similar (presence on stage & confidence in delivering and engaging with an audience of 150+ students)
Working Conditions:
Rota & Days Off: Rotas and days off are scheduled by the Centre Manager. Any adjustments need their approval. Employees will work 6 days a week, with one dedicated 24-hour off period.
Sample Schedule/Rota - please see the job description
Working Hours: Typically 13:45 - 21:45 per day, Mon - Fri. Weekends are longer. Additional house & meal duties are on a rota basis. You'll be requested to sign an opt-out agreement for the 48-hour working week.
Welfare & Intensity: Our programmes require commitment and are action packed. Days can be long and demanding. Regardless of being on or off duty, Exsportise is committed to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of students and staff is paramount.
Accommodation: Staff housing is provided at the course centre, single room with shared bathroom facilities.
Dress Code: When overseeing activities, sportswear is required so please avoid excessively short or revealing attire.
To apply
If you have any further questions or are not sure what role to apply for, please contact us at: recruitment@exsportise.co.uk
All staff must pass employment checks, including confirmation that they are not barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position with us. Working with Exsportise involves direct contact with vulnerable children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
SHOULD YOU BE SUCCESSFUL
Any gaps in your CV must have a reasonable explanation
You will have to prove your Right to Work in the UK
You must provide the details of two recent and relevant (professional) referees
You will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), and equivalent if you live, or have lived, outside of the UK (Police check)
You will be asked to state that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children
Official identification and certificates will be required for our records
Exsportise Safeguarding Statement: Exsportise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, whether on or off duty. All staff are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please be note that Exsportise may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our legal duty to meet our safeguarding duties.
OUR SUMMER CAMP JOB LOCATIONS
EXAMPLE EVENTS MANAGER TIMETABLE
Our summer camp job benefits and opportunities
Unique experience to work and teach within a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment with people from all over the world (80+ nationalities)
All meals & accommodation provided - each member of staff is given their own room
A supportive team working environment (see our values)
24/7 Welfare and Medical support
Real development opportunities within the company (performance-based promotions available within the summer)
Use of our venue sports training centres, general facilities and on-site gym in your free time
A paid pre-camp induction training programme
We are one of the highest-paying summer school providers in the UK
A valuable and opportunistic experience to see the inner workings of professional sports
Networking and future job opportunities
Grow in a personal and professional capacity
Develop leadership and communication skills
The potential to change lives as a role model to students