Summer Activities & Events Manager in London

Are you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with students from across the globe? Are you ready to take ownership of a summer camp's events programme and develop your management skills? If so, challenge yourself this summer with EF Education First!

EF Education First's mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

Your Role

EF Oxford Brookes is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Activities & Events Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. We have openings for onsite live-in roles at our EF summer camp at Oxford Brookes University. This role is available for 8-12 weeks during June, July & August.

With EF, you'll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic international working environment. With over 50 years of experience, we bring together teenagers from across the globe, turning the unfamiliar into the unforgettable, by giving them the summer experience of a lifetime.

After a summer as an EF Activities & Events Manager, you will have taken your management skills to the next level. Your communication skills will have been maximised by working with different cultures and backgrounds to ensure a smooth and seamless delivery of every activity. You will have used your initiative and creativity to enhance the student experience every step of the way, building upon the resources provided by EF to deliver a world-class product. You will have refined your natural leadership skills and have demonstrated the confidence to manage teams of individuals from all over the world.

Responsibilities

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have overall responsibility for the activity programme in your school.
• You will be directly involved in shaping our students' experiences, planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups to large wow events of over 1,000 students.
• You will be supporting a team of local and international leaders to ensure all activities give the students a sense of the local culture, while being safe and unforgettably fun at the same time.
• On a daily basis, you will be part of a diverse team and community; liaising with local suppliers as well as motivating and shaping your team of leaders to create the summer of a lifetime for every student.
• No two days will be the same; you will go from completing schedules and administrative tasks to jumping on stage at the disco to fire up the crowd!
• You will share the emergency duty of the site on a rota basis.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience required.
• Commitment to the highest level of customer service.
• Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others.
• Financial and business acumen.
• English fluency and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to work and thrive under pressure.

All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references. Right to work in the UK upon the commencement of your contract. This is a live-in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost; there are some residential requirements attached to this.

Why you will love working with EF Oxford Brookes

• Work in a truly international environment.
• Ambition is nurtured and fast‐tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided.
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.
• Global career opportunities.
• External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.