Residence Night Advisor (Summer 2025)

Oxford (EF Oxford Brookes Summer School)

Full Time/Fixed Term

 

 

Embark on a memorable summer with EF Education First, a trailblazer in international education, as we invite you to join our dynamic student Residence Team. This summer role isn't just a job; it's a gateway to a vibrant community, an opportunity to bridge cultures, and a chance to transform lives, including your own.

 

 

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

 

EF’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

 

EF Oxford Summer School is seeking a responsible and energetic individual to join our Residence Team for summer 2025. As Residence Night Advisor, you’ll play a vital part in creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable living environment for our international students, helping them feel at home while they explore a new country and culture. If you’re ready to step into a dynamic, people-focused role and help make a difference for students this summer, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Roles run from June/July – August 2025 on a full-time, fixed term basis, with potential for permanent employment post summer.  

 

 

Responsibilities

 

A constant presence at the student reception during the afternoon into the evening based at our sole residenceCarry out the lead role on nightly curfew checksTo ensure the smooth running of administration tasks relating to residence work such as preparing arrival information, organising keys and handling student queriesFollow up on attendance and welfare checks throughout the day in accordance with EF’s Safeguarding and Missing Student policiesDealing directly with residence supplier to solve issues that may arise such as student lock-outs, or report maintenance issues to the supplier as required or directed by students and their leadersEnsure standards of rooms and quality of services are maintained by conducting weekly building and room checksTo ensure the residences provide a comfortable, safe living environmentTo provide the highest level of customer service at all timesLiaises with external suppliers where cleaning/maintenance issues are reportedEnsures allocation information sent to residence suppliers is accurate and on timeAssists with arrival & departure documents and preparation of keys for all arrivalsEnsures access to basic cleaning materials, spare bedding and ready to do essential emergency cleaning if required for unexpected arrivalsFollows up any disciplinary issues together with the Summer Residence Manager and ensures sanctions are applied in line with EF’s residence rules and regulationsShares emergency duty on a rota basis

 

 

Requirements

 

Given the on call nature of the position, a flexible, hands-on approach to nature & hours of work undertaken is essentialHighly motivated, energetic, positiveCustomer service orientated, friendly & approachable mannerAble to remain calm under pressure & to diffuse potentially difficult situationsSensitive to needs of international students living away from homeExcellent communicator with students, colleagues, and external clientsAttention to detail, organised & thoroughAll offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two referencesLegally able to work in the UK at commencement of employmentThis 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

 

Continuous professional development  Work in a truly international environment  Regular social events  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  Pre summer trainingAccess to EF Hello language learning

 

 

EF Education First – Our History and Values

Career Progression at EF

 

 

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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.

 

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