Group Leader (LMH Oxford Summer Programmes)

Group Leader (LMH Oxford Summer Programme)

Application Deadline: 4 May 2026

Department: Conferences and Events

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Oxford

Compensation: £16.82 / hour

Description

LMH is looking to appoint a number of Group Leaders to contribute to the practical organisation and running of the College's short academic summer programmes. LMH Oxford Summer Programmes are intensive courses of study for visiting students, consisting of lectures, seminars, and tutorials alongside a social and cultural programme of trips and activities.

Programme Dates:

• Session 1: 28 June - 18 July 2026
• Session 2: 19 July - 8 August 2026
• Session 3: 9 August - 29 August 2026

Once appointed, Group Leaders will need to be available for paid training days in late June.

The Role

We are recruiting a team of Group Leaders (GLs) to play a vital role in ensuring students have a safe, engaging, and supported summer experience at LMH. Group Leaders are at the heart of the programme's pastoral care provision - offering guidance, checking in on student wellbeing, and helping create an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.

They also assist with delivering the social and cultural programme, supporting logistics, and acting as a key link between students and staff.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with strong empathy, leadership skills, and enthusiasm for supporting young people in a diverse, international setting.

Reporting Lines

This role reports to the Commercial Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Student Welfare & Pastoral Support

• Serve as a visible and approachable first point of contact for your student group
• Provide welfare and pastoral care to students
• Promote an inclusive and supportive environment, and help manage minor behavioural or interpersonal issues with care and sensitivity
• Support students' adjustment to a new academic culture, especially international students new to Oxford or the UK
• Step in with calm and compassion during unexpected challenges (e.g. illness, anxiety, homesickness)
• Escalate welfare and disciplinary matters as needed

Social & Cultural Programme Support

• Help plan and deliver on site and off site activities (e.g. punting, pub quizzes, walking tours, museum trips)
• Lead and supervise student groups during day trips to destinations outside of Oxford (eg, London, Bath, etc.)
• Encourage participation in events and ensure students feel included and engaged

Logistics & Communication

• Liaise between students, Residential Advisors, and senior staff to ensure smooth day to day operations
• Help manage sign ups, student movement, and attendance across activities and academic sessionsParticipate in team briefings and share updates or concerns as needed

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, approachable demeanour
• Demonstrated experience supporting others in a pastoral, mentoring, or peer leadership capacity
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a proactive, problem solving mindset
• Highly organised and dependable under pressure
• Team oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to a busy, residential setting
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Ideally pursuing a post graduate qualification within the University of Oxford, or having just completed an undergraduate degree.
• Previous experience in residential life, youth programmes, or safeguarding roles

Terms and Conditions

Hours & Availability

• Working hours are expected to be around 40 hours per week. A flexible attitude is required, as there will be evening and weekend work.
• Paid training in late June (dates TBC)

Benefits

• Pay: £16.82 (base salary plus holiday pay)
• Accommodation & Meals: This is a residential role, and onsite accommodation is provided. Meals are provided on duty.
• Personal Development: Gain hands on experience in student welfare, events, and international education
• Community: Be part of a supportive, close knit team and diverse student body
• Oxford Experience: Live and work in a historic college environment during a vibrant summer programme

Equal Opportunities

Lady Margaret Hall is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community for students and staff alike.