Project InternationalProgramme Director - Summer Camp at Denstone College
Jul. 2025 - Aug. 2025Denstone, England, United KingdomI directed the successful delivery of a 4-week international summer programme at Denstone College, with overall responsibility for 120 students from six countries, a team of 13 staff, and 15 international group leaders. This round-the-clock role demanded exceptional leadership, organisation, and cultural sensitivity to ensure the welfare, safety, and engagement of every participant. In addition to overseeing daily operations, I was entrusted with budget and resource management, handling cash deposits, student passports, and camp expenditure. Through careful planning and oversight, I brought the on-site running expenditures of the programme ~30% under budget while maintaining high standards of care and delivery. Collaboration was central to success: I chaired regular meetings with staff, group leaders, and school representatives, and worked closely with Project International’s Commercials & Operations Manager and Director of Operations. A core focus was creating a unified, inclusive community, transforming diverse cohorts from Spain, Italy, Kurdistan, Uzbekistan, Portugal, and China into a single, supportive group. As the primary liaison between the school, international clients, and Head Office, I was entrusted by the CEO to strengthen new relationships, particularly with first-time clients from Kurdistan. The programme not only delivered an unforgettable experience for students but also secured client satisfaction, strengthened partnerships, and opened new business opportunities for the future. Key achievements: - Directed all day-to-day operations, safeguarding student welfare and delivering a memorable international experience. - Managed budgets and financial responsibilities, delivering the programme 30% under budget. - Built, led, and unified a multicultural team, fostering collaboration across nationalities and backgrounds. - Acted as primary point of contact between school, clients, and Head Office, strengthening partnerships and winning new business.