Lounge Manager (Summer 2025)

Isle of Wight

Full-time/Fixed Term

Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role this summer? Join us as Lounge Manager at EF Isle of Wight, where you’ll oversee the social hub for international students, sharpen your leadership skills, and help us in our mission of 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 Role

EF Isle of Wight is searching for an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Lounge Manager this summer. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your managerial skills whilst gaining experience within an international company. This role is available for up to 9 weeks throughout June, July & August.

The Lounge is the social hub for our summer students right in the heart of the city. Whether it’s dropping by to hang out and catch up with friends, or attending an organised event, it’s a safe, relaxed and enjoyable place for students to unwind.

After a summer as an EF Lounge Manager, you will have taken your management skills to the next level. Your communication skills will have been maximised by working with different cultures and backgrounds to ensure a smooth and seamless delivery of every activity. You will have used your initiative and creativity to enhance the student experience every step of the way, building upon the resources provided by EF to deliver a world-class product.

Responsibilities

• Working with the summer management team to deliver an exceptional experience to our students, you will have the overall responsibility for the EF Lounge throughout Summer 2025
• You will be directly involved in shaping the lounge experience, including themed days and weeks and various lounge activities
• You will be supporting a team of local and international leaders in ensuring all activities give the students a sense of the local culture, whilst being safe and unforgettably fun at the same time!
• On a daily basis, you will be part of a diverse team and community; liaising with our local suppliers as well as motivating and shaping your team of leaders to create the summer of a lifetime for every student. No two days will be the same; you will go from completing schedules and administrative tasks to jumping on stage at the disco to fire up the crowd!

Requirements

• Strong 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
• All offers are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and two references
• Right to work in the UK on 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
• Global career opportunities
• External trainings on safeguarding and mental health first aid
• Summer camp canteen
• Subsidised accommodation available if necessary
• Access to EF Hello language learning

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.