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Activity Manager

United Kingdom, Reading · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world. The MLA Activity Manager is a senior position, and the successful candidate will be a member of the school’s management structure. You will be responsible for the Activity Leaders, you will reside on campus and promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the MLA Safeguarding Policy. Your responsibilities include organising all the activities and excursions for our international students and train your staff to run them successfully. Your role is about filling with joy a diverse multicultural exchange and make a lasting impact on the lives of international students.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for the activity and excursion programme for international students and for the Activity Leaders
  • Responsible for all aspects of the ESL summer camp programming, including off-campus excursions and on-campus activities
  • Represent MLA values
  • Reports to Centre Director and Operations Manager
  • Organising all the activities and excursions for our international students and train your staff to run them successfully
  • Filling with joy a diverse multicultural exchange and make a lasting impact on the lives of international students
  • Communicating with the Centre Director and Group Leaders, as well as service providers
  • Complete all required, paid training/induction meetings prior to and during the programme
  • Review itineraries and become knowledgeable with all aspects of the programme
  • Complete risk assessments
  • Plan and organise activities and excursions ensuring all necessary resources are available and ready
  • Use the MLA software effectively
  • Maintain a clean, organised and professional Centre Office
  • Schedule Activity Leaders rotas
  • Oversee the efficient completion of all duties of Activity Leaders
  • Work with the management team and assist the Centre Director to ensure all day-to-day centre operations and programme components are properly planned and delivered
  • Attend meetings with Group Leaders and MLA Managers
  • Be sensitive to staff needs and feedback, and ensure they are being heard and addressed
  • Promote the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy

Requirements

  • Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you’re based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check form your country of residence
  • Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references
  • Be proficient in the use of IT
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
  • Ability to establish excellent relationships with our clients and service providers, especially the Group Leaders bringing students from abroad
  • Team player
  • Ability to provide safety and welfare assistance to students
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
  • Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a team under pressure and lead by example
  • Positive outlook
  • Enthusiasm and creativity
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment
  • Passion for working with youth
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail
  • Aptitude to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative

Nice to have

  • Summer School experience in the UK or in Ireland
  • Prior work experience as a manager
  • Prior experience overseeing a strict operating budget
  • First Aid certificate
  • Sports/Coaching training
  • Volunteering experience
  • Involvement in active groups (e.g. scouts, trekking, sports, etc)

What we offer

  • Paid training and induction
  • Work as part of a strong team and gain experience
  • Opportunities for professional development e.g. appraisals, opportunities for promotion
  • Complimentary room and full board as part of the compensation package
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