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Activity Leader

EF / Hult · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Social ServicesExternal listingcontractabout 6 hours ago

About The Role

EF (Education First) Cambridge is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders .

In this role, you will lead activities, events and tours, plan large scale events and handle our social media account, while creating an unforgettable experience for our international students.

Every day is different, from city tours to themed parties and interactive activities. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fun and multicultural environment.

Position Details

  • Flexible zero hour contract, with potential for 15-30 hours p/week
  • Additional hours available contingent on performance & availability
  • Hours available 7 days a week, both during the day and in evenings
  • September / October start date

If you're energetic, responsible, and love working with people from around the world, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Creates a lively atmosphere in school and during excursions, delivering excellent customer service every time
  • Leads groups of international students on a variety of activities and day trips
  • Takes responsibility for health and safety of all students including completing and adhering to risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy and procedures
  • Research excursion destinations, leads a guided tour at the destination and gives interesting information and facts to students
  • Liaises 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 planning
  • Attends and assists the Activities and Events Manager with large events and running the social media page
  • Ensures 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
  • Helps out with other departments and with general customer service duties as required

Requirements

  • Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable, 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 minded and quality oriented
  • Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences.
  • Excellent communicator both with students, colleagues, and external clients
  • A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
  • Fluency in English
  • All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
  • Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment
  • Why you will love working with EF
  • Continuous professional development for all staff
  • 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

  • Free access 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. #LI-PB1

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