Activity Leader

Education First; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

EF London International Language Campus is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Leader to join our Activities & Events Team. You will lead activities, events and tours for our international students, creating an unforgettable experience each day.

This zero-hours role offers flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, at a central London location near Waterloo. You will help deliver lively activities while maintaining safety and high service standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment.

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
• 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

Skills

People person

Group leadership

Organised

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Cultural awareness

Excellent communicator

Flexible hours

Fluency in English

Job description

EF (Education First) London International Language Campus is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leader.

Are you a natural people-person? Do you like to entertain a crowd?

In this role, you will lead activities, events and tours, 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

• Zero Hours Contract - flexible shifts including evenings and weekends
• London location (5 minute walk from Waterloo station)

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

• 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
• 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
• Campus based shirt walking distance from Waterloo station

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.

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.