Residence Assistant Lead

Your Role

EF (Education First) Oxford International Language Campus is looking for a Residence Assistant Lead to support the running of a smooth and efficient student residence.

Position Details:

- Full-time; temporary role in January/February 2027

- Day shifts; hourly paid role, hours may vary, 5-6 days a week, working on

weekends

- On-site, live-in required position with room and board provided as part of the

compensation package

As a Residence Assistant Lead, you will ensure the well-being and satisfaction of international students at the EF Oxford residence. You will support a team of live-in Residence Advisors and help create a welcoming, lively home-from-home environment.

If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction and creating a welcoming environment for international students, we’d love to hear from you!

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Responsibilities

- Live in EF residential accommodation and oversee the comfort, safety and conduct of

students, on and off school hours

- Carry out room checks, enforce curfew and oversee activities within the residence

- Deliver the highest level of customer service and satisfaction to students

- Organise work processes and shifts, and delegate duties across the Residence Advisor

team

- Ensure weekends run smoothly and that Residence Advisors are supported

- Carry out weekly building checks to maintain standards of rooms and service,

including updating posters and signs

- Promote a fun and lively community by organising weekend residence tours, welcome

and departure days, and student activities

- Keep accurate lists and information to support the team and suppliers

- Assist students with general enquiries and take appropriate action in cases of

misconduct, raising concerns with relevant school staff

- Ensure safeguarding procedures are in place and that concerns are shared with

relevant school staff

- Follow EF procedures and take responsibility for fire safety

- Liaise with local suppliers and promote the best image of the school within the

community

- Participate in the school emergency phone rota

Requirements

- Reliable, responsible and able to work independently

- Highly motivated, energetic and positive

- Approachable, confident and friendly personality

- Customer service oriented, with strong communication skills

- Ability to motivate, guide and develop a team

- Flexible, hands-on approach to hours and duties, given the on-call nature of the role

- Attention to detail, organised and thorough

- Ability to handle difficult situations with ease and remain calm under pressure

- Sensitive approach to welfare issues

- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

- Clean enhanced DBS check and two references required

- Legally able to work in the UK at commencement of employment

Why you’ll enjoy working with EF

- Work in a vibrant, multicultural environment that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence

- Boost your CV this summer with a world renowned organisation

- Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition

- Regular social events

- Employee Assistance Program

- Access to EF Hello language learning

- Professional development sessions

- Free accommodation

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

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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.

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