Activity Leader

Education First; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

International environment

Career advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Free EF Hello language learning

Job summary

EF Oxford is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity Leaders. You will lead activities, events and excursions, creating an unforgettable experience for our international students in an on-site Oxford setting.

Responsibilities include assisting students with queries, delivering lively activities, leading tours, and safeguarding under 18s per EF policy. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required; multiple hours possible across 7 days.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent communicator with students and colleagues.
• Ability to lead and manage groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with activities queries and information.
• Delivers engaging activities and excursions, ensuring safety.
• Leads a guided tour for one hour at excursion destination.
• Maintains safeguarding for under 18 students in line with policy.
• Promotes school events and excursions, including posters and promotions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Leadership

Customer service

Group management

Job description

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

• Full time
• EF Language Abroad
• Entry-Level
• Operations

Your Role

EF (Education First) Oxford is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team asActivity Leaders. In this role, you will lead activities, events and excursions, 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.

• 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

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.

• Assists students with Activities queries and providing additional information as required
• Creates a lively atmosphere during activities & excursions, delivering excellent service
• Takes responsibility for health and safety of all students including risk assessments and emergency situations in line with EF policy
• Leads a guided tour for one hour in the excursion destination including interesting information (information provided by EF)
• Accompanies students to the attraction in the destination
• Takes responsibility for safeguarding any under 18 students in the group during the trip in line with EF policy
• Assists with the promotion of school events and excursions, creating, designing or putting up posters, etc.
• Ensures that the manager is made aware of any emergency situations arising
• Attends activity meetings as and when required and actions any points raised by the manager

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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to EF Hello language learning

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.

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.