Activities Manager

Activities Manager

EF Oxford

Full Time

Are you looking to take the next step in your career while gaining leadership experience in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment? Are you ready to oversee the activity and events program of an international language campus, driving its success and honing your management skills? If so, EF invites you to join us as an Activities Manager and help us open the world through education.

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

EF Oxford is seeking an energetic and organized Activities Manager to lead the planning and execution of a diverse activity and events program for our international students. You’ll manage everything from small group activities to large events for over 1,000 participants, ensuring they are safe, culturally enriching, and unforgettable.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with local suppliers, oversee budgets, and motivate a team of leaders to deliver exceptional experiences. This role offers the perfect opportunity to develop your management and communication skills while working in a culturally diverse and global environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with the management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, where you will have the overall responsibility for the activity and events programme
• You will be directly involved in shaping our student's experiences. Planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups or to large wow events of over 1000 students
• You will be supporting a team of Activity Leaders and Coordinators in ensuring all activities and events give the students a sense of the local culture, whilst 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 our local suppliers as well as motivating and shaping your team of leaders. 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 deliver all activities and events within budget and where necessary at a profit
• Overseeing our social media channels and sharing content that captures the unforgettable memories you'll help create through our activities and events
• You will share the emergency phone duty of the site on a rota basis 

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with 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

Why you will love working with EF Oxford

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free access to EF Hello language learning

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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.