Activity Leader

EF Bournemouth International Language Campus is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Activities & Events Team as Activity 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.

Position Details:

• 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
• January 2026 start

If you're energetic, responsible, and love working with people from around the world, 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

• 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 customers 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 customers where necessary
• Assists with the promotion of school events and excursions, creating, designing or putting up posters, etc. 
• Compiles a complete handover for the Activity Manager to maintain seamless service between in regards to excursions
• 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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to EF Hello language learning

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Career Progression at EF

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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