Activity Leader

EF; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

EF Education First Cambridge is seeking energetic individuals to join the Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders. You will lead activities, events and tours, plan large-scale events and manage our social media, delivering a memorable experience for international students.

Responsibilities include leading groups on day trips, ensuring student safety, coordinating with managers, and supporting other departments. Flexible hours with weekday and weekend shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, sociable personality and positive attitude.
• Confident in leading and managing groups of students.
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised.
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively.
• Customer service minded with a focus on quality.
• Awareness of cultural differences and inclusive approach.
• Excellent communication with students, colleagues and clients.
• Flexible approach to work and hours.

Responsibilities

• Create a lively atmosphere in school and during excursions, delivering excellent customer service.
• Lead groups of international students on activities and day trips.
• Ensure health and safety of all students, complete risk assessments and respond to emergencies per EF policy.
• Research excursion destinations and provide guided tours with engaging information.
• Coordinate with co-leaders and manager to improve future activities; handover after events.
• Assist with large events and managing EF's social media page.
• Ensure adherence to the EF Student Code of Conduct and escalate issues.
• Support other departments with general customer service as needed.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Leadership

Group management

Organised

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Cultural awareness

Excellent communicator

Flexibility

English fluency

Job description

Job Description

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

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

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.

About Us

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.

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.