Job Description

Salary

Starting salary: 48,149 per annum

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full time

Package

30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

25/05/2025

Job reference

SMU12072



We are seeking an experienced Residential Event Manager who will have overall responsibility for the operational and commercial success of all types of residential events held on campus. This will include creating and implementing a strategy for EFL summer schools, FE and HE credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses for adults, sports camps, boot camps and any similar activities.

You will be confident, highly organised, creative, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

You will bring proven expertise in managing residential events, demonstrating strong organisational skills, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail. Your role will include overseeing the full delivery of residential programmes, with responsibilities spanning safeguarding, financial oversight, and reporting.

As the operational lead for Camp St Mary's, you will manage day-to-day activities including recruitment, marketing, quality assurance, accreditation, timetabling, and programme delivery. A deep understanding of the broader summer school landscape--and the networks it involves--is essential, as you will be expected to utilise these connections to strengthen and expand our offering.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic leadership with operational execution. You will have experience in managing educational programmes, working with diverse client groups, and leading academic, welfare and social teams with confidence and clarity.

Flexibility is vital, as the position requires national and international travel and availability during evenings and weekends.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the criteria for the role. Please refer to the Person Specification in the

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. . Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble



Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.
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Closing Date: 1 June at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies early