Contract Details
Fixed term contracts are available between 29th June and 29th August.
* Full summer contract: 29th June - 18th July, 23rd July - 8th August, 14th August - 29th August.
* Medium term contract: 29th June - 18th July & 23rd July - 8th August.
* Short term contract: 20th July - 8th August.
Role Overview
InvestIN's Centre Manager will take overall management of one of our Halls of Residence, managing a team of Assistant Centre Managers (ACMs) and on-site health and well‑being teams, and taking accountability for the smooth running of the centre and the safeguarding and well‑being of all students in our care.
During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360‑degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands‑on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities.
These experiences are based on‑campus in central London at some of the UK's most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one‑week, two‑week, or two‑week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non‑residential or residential basis. The setting provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment while offering an authentic taste of university life in the heart of London.
Ways We Support Our Centre Managers
* We will cover the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS (if required) for your first contract working with InvestIN.
* Extensive, paid, on‑site training prior to student arrival.
* Accommodation included.
* Appraisals.
* Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP).
* Continual support from the Summer Experience Directors, both on the ground and via phone/email.
* Online safeguarding and prevent training.
* Professional, fun and supportive environment.
Remuneration
£900 per week, plus 2 meals per day and accommodation.
You will accrue annual leave at a standard rate of 25 days per year pro‑rated.
Working Hours
55 hours per week on average (you will be asked to 'opt out' of the 48‑hour Working Time Directive).
Main Duties: Site Management
* Act as on‑site Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Overall day‑to‑day management of one of our Halls of Residence (UCL Garden Halls or College Halls).
* Overall accountability and responsibility for smooth and safe running of the centre.
* Responsible for leading on‑site check‑in and check‑out days and wrap‑around pastoral care.
* Responsible for record‑keeping on site and oversight of the team's record‑keeping in line with InvestIN's policies and procedures.
* Act as on‑site Fire Marshall.
Main Duties: People Management
* Manage our team of 5–6 ACMs.
* Hold pastoral team accountable for facilitating internal and external communication.
* Manage site‑based teams TOIL / overtime requests.
* Perform performance management of summer pastoral team, and communicate escalations to DSL or HR.
* Act as primary liaison point between summer pastoral team and InvestIN's full‑time team, including Directors, Head of Safeguarding and Student Experience Team.
* Maintain regular face‑time with all centre staff, including leading full‑team meetings and facilitating site‑based daily meetings.
Main Duties: Safeguarding
* Act as a local point of contact, in conjunction with student support teams, across a 24‑hour provision, providing support, intervention and advice relating to health, safety and well‑being.
* Responsible for escalating concerns to Local Authority and MASH.
* Monitor and report on the well‑being of students in your care, including communicating relevant information from risk assessments for any students to site‑based teams.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records on all InvestIN's reporting platforms.
Main Duties: Behaviour Management
* Oversee and positively impact the overall residential experience, including managing behaviour against the Behaviour Matrix, continually risk‑assessing facility safety, and communicating hazards or risks to the University of London team.
* Conduct behaviour management meetings and facilitate Individual Behaviour Plans for students with high‑level warnings.
* Act as point of contact for escalation of behaviour management issues.
* Under guidance of InvestIN management, lead on student expulsions.
Other Duties
* Understand and act in accordance with InvestIN's ethos and cultural values.
* Adhere to InvestIN's safeguarding policy and staff/student Code of Conduct procedures and practices.
* Undertake mandatory safeguarding and child protection training and other professional development activities to remain compliant with InvestIN's duty of care (KCSIE 2025).
References and DBS
* Provide details of two recent and relevant professional or academic referees.
* Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and equivalent if you have lived outside the UK.
* State that you have no known reason why you cannot work with children.
* Provide official identification and certificates for records.
Safe Recruitment, Safeguarding and EDI Statement
InvestIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, seasonal workers, and external professionals to share this commitment. We are committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive and to promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive culture.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment to work with InvestIN requires a satisfactory DBS check.
Ideal Candidate
* Proactive, energetic, adaptable, proactive and resilient; th e ability to motivate and inspire others.
* Strong team leader with developed people‑management skills and ability to work in an exciting fast‑paced setting.
* Experienced professional with a genuine passion for working with young people.
* Enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about young people's health, well‑being and safety.
* Genuine interest and skill in safeguarding young people and connecting to today's young communities.
* Confident in leading and working in matrixed teams.
Experience
* Working in pastoral care for young people (essential).
* Working in a residential setting (essential).
* Leading a team (essential).
* Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (essential).
* Supporting SEND students (essential).
* Working with 15‑18 year‑olds (desirable).
* Creative problem‑solving skills.
* Calm approach.
* Proactive and high energy.
* Resilient and positive attitude.
* Respond quickly and accurately in emergency, escalating appropriately.
* Innovative, agile, and solution‑orientated.
* Support inclusivity and diversity, being kind and supportive.
* Deep understanding of safeguarding and ability to act appropriately.
* Reliable, punctual, and effective communicator.
* Work in an agile way in fast‑paced environments.
* Adapt to changing needs of live events industry within a safeguarding capacity.
* Commitment to giving students a 5‑star experience in every interaction.
* Commitment to InvestIN's purpose and programmes.
Mission
Since 2012, InvestIN has equipped over 70,000 students from the UK and 100+ countries with an immersive experience of their dream career.
Co‑Founders
Hitesh Chowdhry and Shameer Thobhani are former professionals in corporate law and investment banking respectively. They founded InvestIN to provide realistic career insight to students and now deliver immersive work experience programmes across 15 competitive industries.
What We Do
* Make the right career decisions.
* Increase chances of breaking into a competitive field.
* Develop employability skills, provide certificates and industry reference letters to boost university applications and CVs.
Impact
Three in four of our alumni who referenced InvestIN on their university application received a spot at their first choice university.
Advocates and Feedback
We have over 1,200 partner schools worldwide and excellent ratings from over 1,500 Trustpilot and Google reviews, with 93% of last year’s summer students recommending InvestIN to their friends.
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