Summer Activities & Events Manager

Activities & Events Manager (Summer) | EF Oxford Brookes

Full Time / Fixed Term

Are you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with students from across the globe? Are you ready to take ownership of a summer camp’s events programme and develop your management skills? If so, challenge yourself this summer with EF Education First!

EF Oxford Brookes is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Activities & Events Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. We have openings for onsite live‑in roles at our EF summer camp at Oxford Brookes University. This role is available for 8‑12 weeks during June, July & August.

• Work with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, taking overall responsibility for the activity programme in your school.
• Shape students’ experiences by planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups to large wow events of over 1,000 students.
• Support a team of local and international leaders in ensuring all activities give students a sense of the local culture while being safe and unforgettable fun at the same time.
• On a daily basis, liaise with local suppliers and motivate and shape your team of leaders to create the summer of a lifetime for every student, completing schedules and administrative tasks and engaging the crowd at events.
• Share the emergency duty of the site on a rota basis.

• Strong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience.
• 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 upon the commencement of your contract.
• This is a live‑in position where accommodation and full board are provided at no extra cost; there are some residential requirements attached to this.

• 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.
• External training on safeguarding and mental health first aid.

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.