Activity Leader

Part-time (ASAP start)

Bristol

 

 

Are you someone who’s confident, outgoing, and thrives on connecting with others? Do you have a passion for cultural exchange, hosting events, and exploring iconic destinations? Join EF Education First and play a key role in helping international students experience the very best of the UK and create lifelong memories!

 

 

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

 

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. When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries.

 

In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

 

 

Your Role

 

We are looking for natural leaders to join our Activities and Events department in a year-round school for international students. Activity Leaders support the Activities and Events Manager and the Activities Coordinator in organising and delivering a wide range of activities, excursions and events for our student body.

 

This is a flexible, part-time role on a zero-hour contract, with potential for full time, permanent employment.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities and day tripsCreates a lively atmosphere during excursions, delivering excellent customer serviceTakes responsibility for health and safety of all students including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and proceduresResearch excursion destinations, leads a guided tour at the destination and gives interesting information and facts to studentsLiaises with co-leaders and the Activities and Events Manager/Activities Coordinator to discuss how to improve future activities and gives a thorough handover after each activity or event to aid future planningAttends and assists the Activities and Events Manager with large eventsEnsures the EF Student Code of Conduct is followed by all students at all times and informs the management immediately if there are any issues or problems

 

 

Requirements

 

Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable, outgoing personalityConfident in leading and managing groups of studentsHighly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervisedAbility to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressureCustomer service minded and quality orientedAwareness and appreciation of cultural differences.Excellent communicator both with students, colleagues, and external clientsA flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essentialFluency in EnglishAll offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two referencesRight to work in the UK at commencement of employment

 

 

Why you will love working with EF

 

Continuous professional development for all staffWork in a truly international environmentRegular social eventsAmbition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are providedStaff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruitionGlobal career opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramFree access to EF Hello language learning

 

 

EF Education First – Our History and Values

Career Progression at EF

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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