Activities Manager

EF Education First Ltd.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Professional development sessions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

EF Cambridge International Language Campus is seeking an energetic Activities Manager to lead our activities and events programme for international students. The role starts 1st December, is full-time and permanent, Monday to Friday, based at EF Cambridge.

You will oversee a small team, plan local and large events, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure safety and profitability of all activities. We offer a dynamic, global environment with professional development and opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with team management.
• Experience planning and delivering student activities and events.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional activities and events programme for international students.
• Plan local and large campus events, promote in-school clubs.
• Lead and coordinate Activities staff during peak periods.
• Manage budgets and ensure events are profitable.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Share on-call emergency duty rota.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

English fluency

Health & Safety

Job description

EF (Education First) Cambridge International Language Campus is seeking an energetic and organised leader to join our Language Campus as Activities Manager. In this role, you will lead our activities and events program, creating unforgettable experiences for international students while developing your leadership skills in a global environment., 1st December start date - Full-time / Permanent - Monday - Friday. Careers at EF | Open the world with us At EF, 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

• 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, 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
• 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

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we've been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world. You'll find our offices and schools located in some of the world's greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it's what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World's Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About the Team: At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe. We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they're spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams. EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.