Student Services Manager (Summer)

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Description

Position at EF International Language Campuses-Summer Camps

Student Services Manager (Summer)

York

Full Time/Fixed Term

Are you looking to develop your leadership and management skills within international business? Do you enjoy spending time with young people from across the globe and providing world class customer service? If so, EF Education First invites you to join us as Student Services Manager and be part of our mission to open the world through education.

Careers at EF Open the world with us

EF Education First's mission is opening the world through education.

A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organization, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers - creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education.

Your Role & Responsibilities

EF is searching for empathetic, energetic and organised individuals to join our summer team as a Student Services Manager in our summer language campus in York. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your leadership and customer service skills whilst gaining experience within an international organisation.

As a Student Services Manager, you will lead the student services department, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing student satisfaction throughout their time with EF.

Student services has a link to all departments and as it is the core of the production of the EF school, as such, no day will be the same. This means you will be involved in a number of different areas including preparing and running arrivals, relaying activity information and delivering briefings to new staff. You will also be involved in the running of activities and events, as well as dealing with student discipline and welfare issues should they arise.

The role can be very rewarding as it involves working alongside all the departments as well as closely with the students. You will develop knowledge from each department and is, therefore, a great stepping-stone for future roles within the company. Dealing with student and staff queries daily, you will not only enhance your customer service skills but also your communication skills and your ability to problem-solve and react quickly to demanding tasks.

This is a live in position where accommodation and full board is provided at no extra cost. Roles run from May/June - August/September 2025.

Requirements

• Must be a team player that can lead from the front, be outgoing and have great attention to detail
• Previous experience in a customer service environment, ideally working with young people
• You should be passionate about customer satisfaction and providing quality service
• Ability to work under pressure and in a high paced environment
• Legally able to work in the UK
• Fluent in English
• In terms of mindset, we all have a 'going above and beyond, never settling for the status quo' mentality. If you think the same way and want to be the person who makes a difference for our students and staff, then don't hesitate and apply!

Why you will love working with EF York

• Continuous professional development
• 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
• Extensive pre summer training provided
• Summer camp canteen
• Free accommodation available if necessary
• Based in one of England's most beautiful and historic cities
• Life insurance
• 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.