Centre Admin

Residential Centre Administrator

Title
:
Centre Administrator (Residential)

Job Type
:
Residential, Full-Time

Reports to
:
Centre Director

Dates
:
June 22 to August 1 2026 (Possibility of extension in some centres)

Country
:
United Kingdom

Location
:
London King’s, London Uxbridge, Reading, Guildford, Worcester, Dover, Oxford, Edinburgh

Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world.

Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust of our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages. The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions, an amazing activity programme and specialised language path. In this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course.

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults  students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.

MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to-face interviews, record checks of references and background checks, in line with the country’s regulations, to ensure they are able to work with young people, provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy, Preventing Sexual Harassment, and Prevent Policy.

Responsible for the logistics and finance for MLA summer programmes.

• Full-time summer employment from mid-June – mid-August
• Responsible for all logistics and finance aspects of the MLA summer camp programmes
• Represent MLA values
• Reports to Centre Director and Operations Manager
• 6 working days per week
• 1 day off per week
• Residential employment includes all meals and accommodation

(Possibility of extension in some centres)

The MLA Centre Administrator plays a key role in the successful delivery of MLA’s Summer Junior Programmes by providing high-quality administrative, operational, student, group leader and staff support at centre level. Working closely with the Centre Manager and the academic and activity teams, the Centre Administrator ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the centre, accurate record-keeping, and excellent customer service for students, staff, and group leaders.

You will reside on campus and promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy.

Working as a core member of the centre management team, the role supports student administration staff coordination, logistics, and compliance with MLA policies, including safeguarding and duty of care. The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced, international environment. The Centre Administrator plays a vital role in delivering a high-quality student experience and supporting the safe and successful operation of the programme.

• Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check from your country of residence.
• Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references.
• Be proficient in the use of IT.

• Experience working in education, youth programmes, or summer schools.
• Experience working with international or junior students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care, or child protection procedures.
• Experience with student management systems or CRM platforms.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget.
• Previous experience in an administrative, office, or operations support role.
• First Aid certification.

• Ability to…