Your Role
EF (Education First) Oxford International Language Campus is seeking energetic, outgoing and organised individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activities & Events Coordinator for summer 2026.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, planning and delivering a diverse range of activities, events and excursions that create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for our international students outside of class.
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Position Details:
- Full-time
- 6 days a week
- Fixed-term contract between June 22 nd – August 14 th 2026
If you want to develop your operational and administrative skills, all while having huge amounts of fun this summer, we encourage you to apply!
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
- Lead daily and evening activities, setting a positive example for Activity Leaders by demonstrating meaningful student engagement and maintaining a strong focus on student welfare and wellbeing.
- Respond to student and team feedback, adapting activities and approaches to reflect evolving interests and needs.
- Promote activities and excursions through effective use of social media and other communication tools to ensure all students are informed and encouraged to participate.
- Collaborate with the Activities & Events Manager to support the smooth and efficient delivery of all activity programs.
- Plan and deliver interactive games, events and sessions that foster participation, fun and community among students.
- Ensure all information and schedules for activities and events are accurate, current, and clearly communicated.
- Assist in observation of activities to ensure they are up to a consistent high standard
- Handle issues and respond to emergencies in a calm, professional manner, following appropriate procedures to ensure student safety.
- A strong attention to health and safety, along with safeguarding and prioritizing our student’s wellbeing
- To Liaise with local, national & international service providers to negotiate rates & uphold strong relationships for our events and activities
- To be part of the Emergency Phone rotation
Requirements
- Highly motivated, energetic and positive with a sociable and 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
- Appreciation of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of international students
- A flexible approach to work and hours of work undertaken is essential
- Is a trained First Aider (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
Why you will love working with EF
- Work in a truly international environment
- Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation
- Regular social events
- Pre-summer online and in person trainings
- Ambition is nurtured and post summer job opportunities are available
- Potential for summer-to-summer progression: Leader Coordinator Manager
- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
- Access to EF Hello language learning
- Employee assistance program
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Career Progression at EF
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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.
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