Activities Manager

EF Education First / Hult; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Professional development sessions for

Job summary

EF Education First Cambridge is seeking an energetic Activities Manager to lead the campus activities and events program. You will work with the management team to create engaging student experiences, plan events, and motivate a staff team to deliver high standards of safety, fun, and cultural immersion.

The role involves coordinating with local suppliers, managing budgets, and leading the team through peak periods to deliver memorable student activities while achieving profit targets.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Commitment to high level of customer service.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities and events program with the management team.
• Plan and deliver events from local gatherings to large campus events.
• Lead and support Activities staff, especially in busy periods.
• Coordinate with local suppliers and manage budgets to ensure profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Your Role

EF (Education First) Cambridge International Language Campus is seeking an energetic and organised leader to join our Language Campus as Activities Manager .

Position Details:

• 1 st December start date
• Full-time / Permanent
• Monday - Friday

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Responsibilities

• Working with the management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, where you will have the overall responsibility for the activities and events programme
• You will be directly involved in shaping our student's experiences. Planning and delivering everything from local events and activities, through to large wow events of with hundreds of students, including partied and sporting events, promoting specialist in school clubs to enhance the student experience and foster community with the school and residences
• Throughout the year, you’ll support a small team of Activities staff in delivering safe, engaging, and culturally rich experiences for our students. During the summer, when student numbers increase, you’ll step up to lead and coordinate a larger team, ensuring the same high standards of safety, fun, and cultural immersion
• 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 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
• Ensuring additional staff accompanying excursions is adequately trained, particularly with regards to Health and Safety/Safeguarding requirements.
• Liaising with local, national & international service providers to negotiate rates & deals for student excursions.
• Responsible for overseeing health & safety of students during organised activities and events, including carrying out regular risk assessments for all events and ensuring all accompanying staff are given copies.
• Ensuring activities and events are priced appropriately and profit targets are met.
• You will be responsible for submitting Profit & Loss and filling in an invoice tracker on a weekly basis

Requirements

• Leadership skills with some 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 background check and two references
• Legally able to work in the UK at commencement of employment

Why you will love working with EF

• Work in a vibrant, multicultural environment that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence
• Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
• Global career opportunities
• Regular social events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development sessions for managers

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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.

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