Host Family Recruiter

EF Education First Gruppe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job description

EF Bournemouth International Language Campus is seeking an outgoing and friendly individual to join our Host Family Recruitment Team, connecting international students with welcoming host families.

• Part-time with 20 – 25 hours per week
• 3-4 month fixed-term contract with ASAP start
• Potential for full-time permanent employment

In this role, you'll visit families, guide them through onboarding, and ensure safeguarding compliance - all while building key communication and organizational skills.

If you are committed to delivering a high-quality student experience and thrive in a fun and international environment, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Visiting host families and completing paperwork (a strong focus on compliance)
• Liaising with our existing host family community and handling enquiries
• Matching international students with host families and assisting in placements
• Participating in EF events
• Following up with newly collected paperwork and entering information into a database
• Keeping host family database up-to-date

Requirements

• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred
• Friendly and approachable manner, not afraid to speak to strangers
• Highly organised and thorough, able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Excellent communicator with external clients such as host families, students, and colleagues
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
• Complete fluency in English
• A driving license is essential
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced 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 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

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.

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