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    Activities & Events Manager (Summer) - Torquay, United Kingdom - EF Education First

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    Activities & Events Manager (Summer)

    Torquay

    Full Time/Fixed Term

    Are you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with students from across the globe? Are you ready to take ownership of a summer camp's activities and events programme and developing your management skills? If so, challenge yourself this summer with EF Education First

    EF Education First's mission is opening the world through education.

    A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

    When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

    Your Role

    EF Torquay is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Activities and Events Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. We have openings for onsite live in roles at our EF summer camp in Torquay. This role is available from June to August, with potential for full time employment afterwards.

    With EF, you'll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic international working environment. With over 50 years of experience, we bring together teenagers from across the globe, turning the unfamiliar into the unforgettable, by giving them the summer experience of a lifetime.

    After a summer as an EF Activities and Events Manager, you will have taken your management skills to the next level. Your communication skills will have been maximised by working with different cultures and backgrounds to ensure a smooth and seamless delivery of every activity. You will have used your initiative and creativity to enhance the student experience every step of the way, building upon the resources provided by EF to deliver a world-class product. You will have refined your natural leadership skills and have demonstrated the confidence to manage teams of individuals from all over the world.

    Responsibilities

    ·Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the activity programme in your school

    ·You will be directly involved in shaping our student's experiences. Planning and delivering everything from interactive games for small groups or 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 unforgettably fun at the same time

    ·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

    ·All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references

    ·Right to work in the UK

    Why you will love working with EF Torquay

    ·Continuous professional development

    ·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

    ·External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid

    ·Summer camp canteen

    ·Subsidised accommodation available if necessary

    ·Spend summer by the sea

    ·Close knit team local to the area

    What do our staff say?

    ''Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life''

    ''I worked with some amazing people at EF and made friends for life''

    "I love being exposed to different cultures and I get to practice other languages."

    "I like all the staff and we work as a team. I also like the diversity we have within the school – both students and staff."

    ''You are encouraged to take on as many challenges as possible, which helps you progress as a professional.''

    ''I have enjoyed the opportunity to forge my skills in a management position.''

    ''Excellence in customer service - lovely staff and good training.''

    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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