Job Overview
EF (Education First) Bournemouth Summer School is seeking a responsible, organised and proactive Residence Manager for summer 2026. This full‑time, 5 days a week position is a fixed‑term contract between June and August 2026. Accommodation and full board are available if necessary.
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 allocation 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 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.
* Sensitive to the needs of international students.
* Ability to work under pressure and in a high‑paced environment.
* Attention to detail, organised and thorough.
* Fluent in English.
* Right to work in the UK upon commencement of your contract.
* Live‑in position; accommodation and full board provided at no extra cost.
* All offers subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references.
Benefits & Culture
* 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 training.
* Staff encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition.
* Career enhancement opportunities at EF’s year‑round Language Campuses.
* Access to EF Hello language learning.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. EF is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is 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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