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Activities & Events Coordinator

Job Description - Activities & Events Coordinator

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Your Role

 

EF (Education First) Oxford International Language Campus is seeking energetic, outgoing and organised individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activities & Events Coordinator .

 

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, planning and delivering a diverse range of activities, events and excursions that create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for our international students outside of class. 

 

Position Details:

 

  • Full-time
  • 40 hours per week
  • September / October start date

 

If you want to develop your operational and administrative skills, all while having huge amounts of fun, we encourage you to apply!

 

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

 

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

 

Working at EF

Career Progression at EF Language

 

Responsibilities

- Lead daily and evening activities, setting a positive example for Activity Leaders by demonstrating meaningful student engagement and maintaining a strong focus on student welfare and wellbeing. 

- Respond to student and team feedback, adapting activities and approaches to reflect evolving interests and needs. 

- Promote activities and excursions through effective use of social media and other communication tools to ensure all students are informed and encouraged to participate. 

- Collaborate with the Activities & Events Manager to support the smooth and efficient delivery of all activity programs. 

- Plan and deliver interactive games, events and sessions that foster participation, fun and community among students. 

- Ensure all information and schedules for activities and events are accurate, current, and clearly communicated. 

- Assist in observation of activities to ensure they are up to a consistent high standard  

- Handle issues and respond to emergencies in a calm, professional manner, following appropriate procedures to ensure student safety. 

- A strong attention to health and safety, along with safeguarding and prioritizing our student’s wellbeing 

- To Liaise with local, national & international service providers to negotiate rates & uphold strong relationships for our events and activities 

- To be part of the Emergency Phone rotation 

 

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

- 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 with a world renowned organisation

- Regular social events

- Ambition is nurtured and promotion opportunities are available across our network of schools

- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

- Access to EF Hello language learning

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

  

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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.  

 

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. #LI-PB1



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