Academic Events Manager - Residential

Department: Year-Rounds Groups

Employment Type: Fixed Term
- Full Time

Location: EFL Programmes UK

Compensation: £725 weekly + holiday remuneration

Our seasonal programme operate during the following period:

Spring: 23rd March – 10th/12th April

Specific start and end dates will be confirmed based on your role, assigned centre, and required induction training.

Overview

As an Academic Events Manager with Oxford International Junior Programmes, you will be responsible for the complete oversight of the Global Academic Competition at one of our residential language centres.

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.

• Ensuring that professional and fair standards are maintained throughout the competition and the competition guidelines are strictly adhered to by all staff and the participating teams.
• Supporting the competition judges and overseeing the smooth running of the whole competition.
• Organising and overseeing practical skills workshops for the teams, including creating classes and timetables.
• Leading induction days, informing all staff of important information that will lead to the successful implementation of the competition. Conducting informative inductions for the academic team as directed by the Academic Director.
• Ensuring each event and competition is set up in a timely and organised fashion.
• Assembling all necessary paperwork from all staff in a timely manner and cooperate closely with the head office on the scoring process throughout the competition.

• Working closely with the Centre Manager, Activity Manager and rest of the team to ensure the effective operation of the centre and competition.
• Attending Group Leader meetings and brief them thoroughly during the programme of events, scheduling and timetables.
• Creating a sustained positive atmosphere and motivate effectively, offering praise and recognition whenever possible.
• Creating weekly staff rotas, organising the workload of the staff effectively along with the organisation of the competition schedule.
• Holding daily meetings with staff that are informative, timely and organised, keeping your staff well informed.
• Monitoring your teams’ performance and conduct interim and end of contract staff appraisals.
• Following Oxford International Junior Programmes’ policy guidelines in relation to staff performance and grievance procedures.

• Responding to emergencies whenever necessary.
• Maintaining suitable levels of student discipline, safety, and welfare.
• Always encouraging students to use English.
• Carrying out and/or consult risk assessments whenever required.
• Attending the company’s staff training weekend (where applicable).
• Attending all induction days prior to the students arriving.
• Attending all staff briefings and take part in all necessary health and safety training.
• Committing to be being a positive role model throughout your employment.
• Carrying out all other reasonable tasks.

• Ensure your attire is appropriate to match the students’, who will be dressed formally for all academic competitions.

• Right to work in the Uk
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and/or an Overseas Police Check, where applicable.

• A bachelor’s degree and CELTA (or equivalent)

• Experience working with children/teenagers, ideally in a residential camp setting or similar
• Significant full-time teaching experience

• The ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce
• The ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity