Program Director

ExeTech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education organization seeks a Program Director for overseeing summer programs in Cambridge. This role entails ensuring student welfare, maintaining schedules, and liaising with staff and parents. The ideal candidate must have experience in residential settings and leadership roles while being approachable and articulate. The position requires availability for multiple program dates in July 2026. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working in a residential setting.
• Essential: Previous experience working with young people.
• Essential: Previous experience working in a leadership role.
• Highly Desirable: Knowledge of Cambridge city, its colleges and history.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador of Reach Cambridge and be a first point of contact for staff and student needs.
• Maintain an overview of the daily schedule and ensure communication to all.
• Identify and resolve difficulties related to transfers, accommodation, and scheduling.
• Assist with urgent enquiries and implement contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with management and operational procedures.

Skills

Articulate, engaging and sociable

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

Flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities

Approachable and assertive

Job description

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The resident Program Director will work alongside the senior team to ensure the safe, successful and smooth running of the summer programs.

The Program Director will be available for the duration of our summer programs and will liaise with the rest of the senior team to provide direct guidance and leadership to a large team of supervisors and teaching staff. They will help oversee the welfare of our students, and will assist the other Program Director in implementing our safeguarding policy. They will help to resolve any welfare issues and disciplinary issues our students may have, ensuring all rules and regulations of the programs are upheld at all times. They will oversee the daily program schedule, problem-solve and offer solutions and contingencies where required. The role will also involve direct contact with parents and other external third parties.

Residing overnight in Cambridge the summer 2026 program dates are as follows:

• Friday 3rd July – Saturday 18th July 2026
• Friday 17th July – Saturday 1st August 2026
• Friday 24th July – Saturday 8th August 2026
• Friday 31st July – Saturday 15th August 2026

Please note – there will be compulsory Induction Training in Cambridge during the Friday and Saturday of your first program (these dates are shown above). If you have a graduation ceremony scheduled on these days we may be able to make alternative arrangements for your on-boarding. Please get in touch if you need to.

We will consider applicants who are available for one, two or all of the programs.

Purpose of Job

To ensure the smooth running of the summer programs by: (a) looking after the welfare of the students, (b) liaising with other staff, parents, students and third parties, (c) troubleshooting & problem-solving, (d) maintaining an overview of the bigger picture & overall program schedule, (e) ensuring and promoting clear communication channels at all times and adherence to organisational processes and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as an ambassador of Reach Cambridge and be a first point of contact for all staff and student needs. Help with any welfare concerns or behavioural incidents.
• Maintain an overview of the bigger picture as well as the daily schedule and ensure all updates and plans are communicated clearly to all staff, students and third parties. Work with the Senior Directors to make considered changes due to any unforeseen circumstances.
• Identify and resolve any difficulties students may have as they relate to transfers, accommodation, administration, communicating home, getting to venues and keeping to schedules so that their Reach Cambridge experience is as trouble free as it can be.
• Assist with urgent enquiries and, where appropriate, help to implement contingency plans
• Ensure all staff are aware of, and comply with, the day-to-day management, administrative, financial, and operational procedures of Reach Cambridge, including the safeguarding policy, and offer advice and guidance where they do not.
• Uphold, protect, and promote Reach Cambridge’s core values, protocols and standard operating procedures so that students do the same.
• Undertake all other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the knowledge, skills and experience of this role as may be requested by the Managing Director or one of their nominees.

Skills

• Articulate, engaging and sociable
• Approachable and assertive
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience working in a residential setting (Essential)
• Previous experience working with young people (Essential)
• Previous experience working in a leadership role (Essential)
• Cambridge city, its colleges and history (Highly Desirable)