Job Description
Are you looking to progress in your career, whilst gaining experience in a culturally diverse environment, working with staff and students from around the world? Would you like to assume overall responsibility of a language campus, managing different teams of staff? If so, challenge yourself and develop your management skills this summer with EF Education First!EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, 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 RoleEF Dublin is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Centre Manager this summer. After a summer working as a Centre Manager with EF, you will have dealt with a number of high-pressured scenarios and developed your management experience, by having hands-on involvement in running a centre with the support of an international company. By delivering daily briefings, weekly meetings, and 1-1 feedbacks to a wide range of staff you would have truly enhanced your communication skills. The role runs from May/June through to August 2024, on a fixed term contract and with permanent opportunities available afterwards.ResponsibilitiesYou will assume overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the centre.You will be managing and providing support to the centres' temporary summer staff.You will take charge of the transportation and logistics of the centre, organising the arrival & departures of students on a weekly basis.You will ensure that quality targets are being delivered whilst taking key decisions to move the programme forward.You will carry out important administrative tasks for the centre, ensuring that weekly payroll is completed for all staff working on the site.You will be organising and checking that the required paperwork is conducted to meet EF's accreditation procedures.RequirementsStrong leadership skills with some management/team leading experience required.Commitment to the highest level of customer service.Sociable and fun disposition with the ability to motivate and energise others.Financial and business acumen.English fluency and excellent communication skills.Able to work independently.Ability to work and thrive under pressure.Clear Garda check and two references.Right to work in Ireland.Why you will love EF DublinContinuous professional development for all staff.Work in a truly international environment.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.External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid.Accommodation provided in return for residence duties.What do our staff say?‘‘Able to meet, work with, train and develop a large number of interesting people from all walks of life.’’‘‘I have enjoyed the opportunity to forge my skills in a management position.’’‘‘I gained a lot with EF – networking skills, able to work under pressure, insight into operations, sales etc. I was not confined to one responsibility, so got to ‘wear different hats’ which helped me become adaptable.’’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.Want to learn more about life at EF? Follow us on social. #J-18808-Ljbffr