Summer Activity Leader in Oxford

EF Oxford International Language Campus is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders for summer 2026. In this role, you will organize and lead activities, events and excursions, creating an unforgettable experience for international students.

Position Details

• Full-time 6 days a week
• Fixed-term contract between June – August 2026 (minimum two-week commitment)

Every day is different – from city trips, to themed parties and interactive games. You’ll play a key part in helping students feel welcome, confident and connected, while also developing your own leadership and communication skills in a fun and multicultural environment. It’s a highly rewarding role that allows you to make a real impact on students’ lives while enjoying a memorable and fulfilling summer yourself. If you’re energetic, responsible and love working with people from around the world, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Creates a lively atmosphere throughout the site and during excursions, all while delivering excellent customer service
• Helps students break cultural barriers and build friendships by facilitating activities that get them speaking English, sharing their cultures and learning from one another
• Takes responsibility for health, safety and well-being of all students, including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures
• Liaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager to discuss how to improve future activities, events, ceremonies and day trips
• Ensures the EF behaviour code is always followed by all students and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

Requirements

• Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and outgoing personality
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure
• Customer service mindset
• Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
• Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential)
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment

Why you will love working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment
• Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation
• Pre-summer online and in person trainings
• Regular social events
• Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
• Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Leader → Coordinator → Manager
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Access to EF Hello language learning
• Employee assistance program

EF Education First 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. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.