On site Activity Co-ordinator - Residential

Working Hours: 48 hours per week
Reports To: Activity Manager
Salary: £625 per week + holiday remuneration

Programme dates for 2026:

Summer - 29/06/2026- 12/08/2026
Summer - Edinburgh and Royal Holloway centres open on 16/06/2026

Senior Staff induction:
Summer - From 23/06/2026

Overview

As an On site Activity Co-ordinator with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be client-facing, responsible for the complete over-sight and smooth running of the on-site activities programme at one of our residential language centres. This includes planning, organising, and supervising activities across our five categories:

• Sports
• Workshops
• Challenges
• All Centres events
• Relaxing activities

You will ensure the activities are engaging, inclusive, and delivered to a high standard, enhancing the overall student experience, as well as supporting the line-managing of a team of Activity Leaders.

All candidates need to be over 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check and/or an Overseas Police Check.

Must-Haves

• Experience working in a residential camp setting or similar
• Experience organising activities for young people
• The ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• A skill set that enables success in a fast-paced work environment
• A positive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• A desire to work with students aged between 8-17
• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Strong work ethic, this is no ordinary job!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Management

Build an efficient and cohesive staff team by:

• Creating a positive environment, in which staff feel motivated and willing to work hard
• Supervising activities to ensure smooth running
• Support the Activity Manager deliver relevant on-site inductions for all activity leaders
• Support the Activity Manager in delivering regular meetings with the activity team, ensuring clarity regarding upcoming shifts/activities
• Support the Activity Manager creating fair and efficient staff-rotas and providing them to staff in a timely manner
• Monitoring staff performance, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout

Client Management

Consistently provide outstanding customer service throughout the programme by:

• Attend regular meetings with Group Leaders regarding the activities programme
• Promptly answering all requests from Group Leaders. This may include tailoring the activities programme to ensure the best possible experience for students
• Collating and then acting upon any feedback received efficiently
• Maintaining a healthy working relationship with host centre staff by ensuring regular communication regarding facility usage
• Maintaining and develop a strong relationship with suppliers, keeping all parties regularly updated.

General

Further successfully perform your role by:

• Lead the organisation and execution of the on-site activities programme, ensuring the programme is inclusive, safe and suitable for all students
• Promoting the Activity Programme effectively to the student body, maintaining high levels of participation
• Ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and stocked, monitoring all out-going expenditure (if necessary) in-line with approved budgets
• Support the delivery of daily meetings with the Activities Team, ensuring absolute clarity regarding the operational running of the activity programme
• Diligently updating facilities sheets, keeping a clear line of communication with host centre staff throughout
• Assisting the Activity Manager with excursion planning, when required.
• Maintaining proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare throughout, responding quickly to emergencies where necessary
• Monitoring staff welfare, offering support when needed
• Maintaining a great presence throughout, ensuring you are visible to students and easily contactable by clients
• Working with the Student Support Manager and Activity Manager to conduct risk assessments for onsite activities, sharing these with key stakeholders and keeping all files up to date.

Expectations

As a member of the Oxford International team, you will:

• Represent the organisation in a professional and approachable manner.
• Always uphold our safeguarding and welfare commitments.
• Actively engaging with students and ensuring their enjoyment.
• Adapt to the dynamic nature of working in a residential youth environment.

Why Work with Oxford International?

Oxford International is a trusted and respected organisation offering staff the opportunity to gain experience professionally while working with young people from around the world. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive, and fun working environment.

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

About Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!ified as a Great Place to Work ©!