EF (Education First) Oxford Brookes Summer School is seeking a responsible, organised and proactive Residence Manager for summer 2026.
Position Details
* Full‑time, 5 days a week
* Fixed‑term contract: 4th June – 17th August 2026
* Accommodation and full board available if necessary
Take a leading role in ensuring our international students feel safe, supported and truly at home by overseeing our student residence. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing leadership skills and managing a dynamic residential environment where both students and staff can thrive.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional student experience
* Lead, support and supervise a team of international residence staff
* Ensure students feel safe, supported and at home within the residence environment
* Oversee room allocations and manage residence occupancy effectively
* Promote positive relationships and harmony between students and residence staff
* Liaise with residence owners and on‑site staff regarding cleaning, maintenance, themed events and safety standards
* Ensure residence operations run smoothly and in line with EF standards
* Participate in the site’s emergency duty rota as required
Requirements
* Team leadership experience desired
* Previous experience in a customer service environment, ideally working with young people and strong emotional intelligence
* Passionate about customer service and providing quality support
* Sensitive to the needs of international students
* Ability to work under pressure and in a high‑paced environment
* Attention to detail, organised and thorough
* Mindset of going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo
* Fluent in English
* All offers subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
* Right to work in the UK upon commencement of your contract
* Live‑in position with accommodation and full board provided at no extra cost; some residential requirements apply
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 encouraged to innovate, take ownership of ideas and bring them to fruition
* Ambition nurtured with career enhancement opportunities at EF’s year‑round Language Campuses
* Access to EF Hello language learning
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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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