Summer Activity Leader – UK Residential Centres 2026 (5th July - 16th August)
Lead a global mix of students in high-energy sports, arts & excursions! Proactive 2026 summer role. £650-£700 gross/week. Optional full-board residential package. Join SUL 1976 to inspire international youth. Apply today!
What are you going to do:
The Role As an Activity Leader, you are the energy behind our social programme. You will lead international students in dynamic activities ranging from high-stakes sports to creative drama workshops and our signature "One-Take Movie" track. This is a fast-paced, residential environment where your leadership directly shapes the student experience.
Global Impact & International Mix You will work with a diverse mix of students from across the globe, fostering cultural exchange and building student confidence through active learning. We are looking for "Engagement Specialists" who can turn a simple walk into an educational adventure.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactive Leadership: Lead daily activities and high-energy evening social events with minimal supervision.
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Adventure Management: Manage student safety and engagement during 8-hour excursions to major UK landmarks.
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Cultural Ambassadorship: Model professional behavior and English language use for an international team and student body.
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Specialist Delivery: Facilitate specialized tracks in drama, music, robotics, arts or media (background in these areas is a major plus).
What we offer
- Flexible working hours
- Fun working environment
- Other
What we ask
- You should be registered as a university student
- Teamwork
- Proactivity / Initiative
- Problemsolving
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Awareness
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Extra information
Contractual & Financial Logistics:
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Salary: £650.00 – £700.00 Gross Weekly Pay (Level 1), including itemized holiday pay.
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Optional Residential Package: For staff choosing to live on-site, a combined accommodation and full-board meals package is available via a fixed deduction of £250 per week.
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Working Pattern: 48 hours per week with at least one full day off guaranteed.
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Compliance: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or international equivalent) and two professional references.
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- University
- Location
- Blandford Forum
- Working hours per week
- 24 - 48
- Type of Contract
- Summer / Holiday Jobs, Temporary Full Time
- Salary indication
- Between £650.00 and £700.00 Per Week
- Responsible for
- Leading high-energy sports, arts & drama workshops for a global student mix. Ensuring safety during on-site activities and 8-hour weekly excursions. Proactively managing engagement and welfare as a role model in a fast-paced residential environment.
- Published at
- 13-05-2026
- Profession type
- Sport / Adventure, Teaching / Instructors / Guides
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- Yes
- Languages
- English
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