Operations Officer

at  Oxford Summer Courses

ABOUT US

Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates. Our aim is to help students travel to new places - both physically and academically - exploring paths untrodden through personalised learning.
Our teaching methods are carefully designed to suit each age group. Students are encouraged to explore their own academic interests guided by an expert tutor. There is no restrictive curriculum for our courses, we advocate learning without limits. We are proud to be a certified BCorp, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Oxford Summer Courses is honoured to be a CarbonNeutral® certified company through our partnership with Climate Impact Partners. Our CEO also founded and continues to support Universify, an independent charity committed to educational equality, through annual significant financial donations, providing office space and through a staff volunteer programme

Location: Oxford
Start: April 2025
Reports to: Oxford Operations Manager
Working pattern: Full time (Weekend shifts are shared across the department, with time given back in lieu)

As an Operations Officer, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional summer courses for international students in Oxford. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and thrives on working with teams on-site during the summer. Key aspects of the role include:

• Planning and Logistics: Assist with the planning and booking of timetables, day trips, local excursions, and restaurant visits to ensure seamless delivery of our social and cultural programme.
• Staff Recruitment and Training: Support the selection and onboarding of on-course staff, including conducting interviews and assisting with training sessions.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, host colleges, and suppliers through email, phone, and in-person communication.
• Site Presence: Be present at college sites during the core delivery period (July-August) to assist with day-to-day operational support, including occasional weekends.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and address issues, escalating when necessary to maintain smooth operations.
• Resource Management: Manage information and equipment, including preparing kits for course delivery.
• Compliance and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations