Summer Activities & Events Manager

EF Education First Gruppe; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education organization in Brighton seeks an Activities & Events Manager for Summer 2026. This role involves leading an exciting programme of activities and events for international students while managing a team of leaders. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. This fixed-term position includes accommodation and full board. Develop your career in a renowned organization while creating unforgettable experiences for students.

Benefits

Pre-summer training

Career enhancement opportunities

Work in an international environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with management experience.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with 10-14 year olds is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities and events for students.
• Manage a team of local and international activity leaders.
• Ensure activities reflect local culture while being safe and engaging.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Ability to motivate others

Job description

EF Brighton Junior Summer School is searching for an energetic, organised and confident individual to join our team as an Activities & Events Manager for summer 2026.

In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of a full programme of activities, events and excursions, creating a thrilling and engaging experience for our international students while guiding and motivating a team of local and international activity leaders.

• Full‑time
• 6 days a week
• Fixed‑term contract between June – August 2026
• Accommodation and full board provided if necessary

If you’re looking to develop your leadership, operational and communication skills in a world renowned organisation – all while having an unforgettable and fulfilling summer, 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

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the activities and events programme.
• You will be directly involved in shaping our students’ experiences. Planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups to large wow events of over 1000 students.
• You will be supporting a team of local and international leaders in ensuring all activities give the students a sense of the local culture, whilst being safe and unforgettable fun at the same time.
• To be part of the Emergency Phone rotation.
• Set rotas for Activity Leaders.
• Lead feedback sessions on activities and events, always with goal of optimising student experience.
• 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 to create the summer of a lifetime for every student. 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.

Requirements

• Strong 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.
• A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential.
• Is a trained First Aider (preferable but not essential).
• Experience with 10-14 year olds (preferable but not essential).
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references.
• Right to work in the UK on commencement of employment.
• This is a live‑in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost, there are some residential requirements attached to this.

Why you will love working with EF

• Work in a truly international environment.
• Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation.
• Pre‑summer online and in person training.
• Ambition is nurtured and career enhancement opportunities are available at EF’s year round Language Campuses.
• 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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