Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate to work collaboratively with the existing team and bring new ideas to the Juniors department. You will be methodical and well organised and not afraid to develop new ways of working. Sound judgment is key along with the confidence to make the right decisions under pressure.
You will have previous experience within the ELT sector, managing Junior residential summer courses, and the ability to manage and coordinate activities and staff accordingly. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding. Experience as a DSP would be advantageous in order to uphold our procedures and policies as well as offer support line managers.
You will play a lead role in helping to develop both existing and futures courses, activities and initiatives.
Salary: £29,466.65 per annum (£35,360 per annum pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Brighton and/or flexible working from outside of operational period/s. Office based in Brighton 2 days per week.
During the operational period/s you must be available to travel between the centres and airports/terminals.
Working Day: September to December – 2.5 days a week.
January to August – 5 days week.
6 days a week during operational periods.
Usual working hours are Monday – Friday from 9am to 5.30pm GMT.
The Role
The Operations Manager works closely with the Director of Juniors and other HO Operations staff and, together, they hold responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Juniors division and its operational activities, this includes the St Giles Juniors residential centres and the St Giles Family Courses.
Operations Managers are part of the group's middle management team and are accountable for delivering an outstanding social programme as well as playing an active role in the success of all aspects of the Juniors and Family programmes. The Operations Manager reports to the Director of St Giles Juniors who is based in the Brighton office. They will be supported through regular weekly meetings.
Experience and Qualifications required for the role
Ø proven project management skills
Ø considerable experience in the ELT/Juniors sector working in a language school/summer camp
Ø highly organised with a strong attention to detail
Ø strong communication/customer service skills
Ø Able to work in a very high-pressure environment
Ø flexible and able to deal with last minute changes
Ø able to use their own initiative as well as being a good team player
Ø CELTA or equivalent and above and relevant EFL teaching experience (Preferred)
About us
St Giles Juniors is a division of St Giles International, a UK company. The St Giles Group, which was established in 1955, now consists of five medium-large, year-round centres: Brighton, Cambridge, Eastbourne, London Central and London Highgate. We also run a thriving operation for 'Juniors' aged 8-17 years (from age 5 for Family Courses, travelling with parents/caregivers) and, in 2026, we are offering 2 Winter programmes in London and Brighton in addition to 5 camps in the summer (London, Oxford, Canterbury, Cambridge & PSG Football Academy), and 4 Family Course locations (London Central, London Highgate, Brighton & Cambridge).
All the St Giles centres in the UK are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK. Whilst our core service is language training, we offer a range of services including: a wide choice of accommodation, social programmes, 24-hour welfare and information (including student visa support), cafeterias and airport transfers. We offer our students a 24-hour experience from the time they arrive in our host nations, to the time they return home, this is especially so for our junior students.
St Giles has over 70 years' experience in providing high quality English courses. From the moment our young learners arrive, St Giles staff work hard to ensure that they are active, learning effectively and having the educational experience of a lifetime.
Our goal is to give students an educational, culturally-enriching, enjoyable and memorable summer experience in a safe and supervised setting. We only employ people who are willing to accept this responsibility and have the necessary wide-ranging skills, experience and commitment to help us achieve our goal of being the very best junior course provider.
Please contact Katie May for a full job description
Closing date: 25th September 2025
Interview date: w/c 29th September 2025
Additional Information
_ St Giles is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered "spent" under the Act) must be declared. If you have a criminal record this will not automatically debar you from employment. Instead, each case will be assessed fairly. _
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.
St Giles Juniors is committed to a safer recruitment policy that requires all applications to provide a full and up-to-date work and education history. You will be asked to explain any gaps in your CV. You should provide the contact details of at least 2 referees. Referees will be asked specifically whether there is any reason that you should not be employed in situations where you have responsibility for under 18s. Conditional offers are also subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or a police 'certificate of good conduct' from country of residence.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should be get a good response
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £29,466.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Brighton BN1 1UB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* ELT Residential centre: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person