Summer Residence Advisor Lead
EF Education First
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Your Role
EF Education First London is looking for an organised and proactive Residence Advisor Lead to support the smooth operation of our student accommodation. This live-in role ensures students have a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable residential experience while studying in the UK this summer.
Position Details:
- Full-time
- Fixed-term; June to August
- Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday
- Potential for extension/permanent employment
- Accommodation provided at no cost
If you are passionate about student welfare, customer service, and fostering a vibrant international community, we encourage you to apply.
At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.
Responsibilities
- Live in EF residential accommodation and oversee comfort, safety, and conduct of students on and out of school hours, ensuring residence advisor duties such as room checks, curfew, and activities in the residence are in place
- To support the Residence Manager in running an efficient department
- To ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction is delivered to students
- To ensure Weekends are run smoothly and residence assistants are supported
- To support students in their daily life and enable them to achieve the best experience and highest learning possible
- To ensure standards of rooms and quality of service are maintained by conducting weekly building checks, checking, and updating posters and signs when appropriate
- To advocate for a fun and lively environment within campus by organising Weekend residence tour, welcoming and departure students, and promoting activities
- To assist with administration tasks by having accurate lists with important information to support the team and suppliers
- To assist students with general enquiries and take appropriate action in the event of student misconduct, addressing concerns with relevant school staff
- To ensure Safeguarding procedures are in place and concerns are shared with relevant school staff
- To follow EF procedures and take responsibility for fire safety
- School emergency phone duty on rota basis
Requirements
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
- Flexible with working hours, as evenings and full weekend work may be required
- Highly motivated, energetic, positive
- Approachable, confident, and friendly personality
- Customer service oriented and strong communication skills
- Given the on call nature of the position, a flexible, hands-on approach to nature & hours of work undertaken is essential
- Attention to detail, organised & thorough
- Ability to handle difficult situations with ease & remain calm under pressure
- Sensitive approach to welfare issues All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
- Legally able to work in the UK at commencement of employment
Why you will love working with EF
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to EF Hello language learning
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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. #LI-PB1
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