Overview
Your Role at EF Brighton International Language Campus is looking for responsible and culturally intelligent Residence Advisors to join our team for summer 2026. In this role, you’ll help create a welcoming and secure environment where international students feel at home, supported and part of a vibrant community throughout their studies.
Position Details
* Zero-hour contract
* Typically 10-25 hours per week, with possibility of more hours during peak weeks and holidays
* Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
* May 2026 start date
* Potential for full-time employment post summer
* Live-in arrangement can be discussed
If you’d like experience within international business this summer, and are passionate about student welfare, customer service and multicultural environments, we’d love to hear from you.
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
* Meeting and greeting new students on arrival and informing them of rules
* Assisting with check-in and taking students to rooms
* Maintain a safe and comfortable environment by taking appropriate action in the event of student misconduct, addressing concerns with relevant school staff
* Undertake provided basic first aid training and be ready to give appropriate assistance or contact medical/emergency services where necessary
* Ensure standards of rooms and quality of services are maintained by conducting weekly building and room checks using provided tool/form
* Carry out nightly curfew checks for under 18s on rotation
* Assist students with problems and queries
* Manage and report welfare issues relating to students in residence
* Take responsibility for fire safety and familiarise self with evacuation procedures
* Ensure that residence rules are adhered to and report all issues to residence manager
* Participate in regular emergency phone duty as per rota
* Promote and run activities for residence students
* Remind departing students of leaving date and procedures
Requirements
* Given the nature of the position, a flexible, hands-on approach to hours of work undertaken is essential
* Highly motivated, energetic, positive
* Customer service oriented, friendly & approachable manner
* Able to remain calm under pressure and diffuse potentially difficult situations
* Sensitive to needs of international students living away from home
* Excellent communicator with students, colleagues, and external clients
* Attention to detail, organized & thorough
* All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
* Legally able to work in the UK at commencement of employment and for the duration of the contract
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
* Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
* Ambition is nurtured and career enhancement opportunities are available at EF’s year round Language Campuses
* Access to EF Hello language learning
EF Education First – Our History and Values
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.
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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