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SBP 7948 Student Activity Leader

University of Exeter Internships
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Job Summary 

Experience a Summer like never before!  Experio Summer are now recruiting for our Residential International Summer School, for the Summer of 2026. You will help to plan, deliver and supervise on-site and off-site activities as part of our residential summer vacation course team, and strive to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience during their stay.  

This role is part of the Student Business Partnership (SBP) scheme and offers full-time hours (6 days per week) between July-August 2026. You will be based at either Bishop’s Stortford College or Leighton Park School (Reading). Full board and accommodation will be provided for the duration of internship.  You will also have full use of Gym and Pool on site. 

   

Key Dates 

Closing Date: 30/10/25 

Interview Date: TBC 

Start Date: 5/7/26

End Date: 19/8/26

 

Pay: £590 Per Week (Plus accrued holiday pay + full board and accommodation).  

 

 

Purpose of the Role & Responsibilities: 

You will help to plan, deliver and supervise on-site and off-site activities as part of our residential vacation course team, strive to ensure that each student has a safe, enjoyable and beneficial experience during their stay.  As part of the role, you are also expected to support group leaders in the management of students while on and off-site including house duties. This role in its nature requires energetic and enthusiastic people, and we guarantee you will experience a wonderful summer enjoying some fantastic destinations, meeting new people as well as being part of something very rewarding!  

 

Training and Support 

You will: 

  • Receive an induction and on-the-job training when you start. 
  • Have regular contact with group leaders who can support you. 
  • Be offered 1:1 support from the Internships Team. 

 

Benefits 

  • This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience supporting young people. 
  • Full board and accommodation will be provided for the duration of the employment.   
  • You will have full use of Gym and Pool on site. 

 

About You (Person Specification) 

Essential  

  • Outgoing and enthusiastic personality  
  • Excellent spoken English language skills  
  • Ability to work as part of a team and able to use own initiative   
  • A flexible, cooperative, and responsible attitude   
  • Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people  
  • Ability to demonstrate respect for equal opportunities and respect for race and diversity  

Desirable  

  • Previous experience of working with young people at a summer school/residential school programme is desirable but not essential.  
  • Local knowledge of cities, such as London, Cambridge & Oxford is desirable but not essential.  
  • Specific skills in areas such as sport, art, music & Drama would be a benefit within the setting.  
  • First aid certificate Desirable (Training will be given)  

 

Important Points to Consider  

  • Any gaps in employment/study will be enquired about & must be explained satisfactorily.  
  • You will provide the details of two recent & relevant referees who we will contact  
  • You will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS), & equivalent if living outside the UK  

  

About Experio Summer Limited 

As a summer school organiser, we are committed to providing the highest standards of tuition, coaching, supervision, support and welfare to all our students, group leaders and staff. Our purpose is to create opportunities for young people from all over the world to learn new things, to have new experiences and to make new friends and everlasting memories. 

 

For more information visit our summer school Websites -  www.lpsummerschool.com or www.bscsummerschool.com 

 

Student Business Partnership (SBP) Scheme Requirements

  • Applicants must have current student status or proof of an acceptance on a degree at the University of Exeter.
  • Applicants must be a student for the full duration of the internship.
  • The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.  
  • The University of Exeter is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to attracting and recruiting people with disabilities and retaining and supporting staff with disabilities. If an applicant declares a disability and meets all the essential criteria, they will be invited to interview. 
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and engage with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark) and LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion).
  • We welcome applications from all eligible students and in particular those from underrepresented groups. Selection and recruitment itself will be based entirely on merit alone unless there are multiple applicants demonstrating equal merit. In this clear circumstance, preference would be shown to applicants from under-represented groups. This is in line with lawful positive action measures under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010. 
  • All applicants are required to provide their employer with proof of their Right to Work in the UK before they start work and follow the Intern Guidance- Proving Right to Work the UK.
  • All interns need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
  • Undergraduate students can work a maximum of 15 hours per week in term-term or full-time hours in vacation.
  • Full time Postgraduate students can work a maximum of 6 hours per week and no more than 180 hours per year, this includes those working already working as Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PTA). You may work more hours with written permission from your academic.
  • For further details on the Scheme eligibility, visit the university’s SBP page here.

 

How to Apply

  • Please download and complete the attached 2024-25 Internship Application Form and upload to the job on Handshake. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest copy of the Internship Application Form. 
  • Guidance and useful tips for completing your application are found on the Internship Application Form. 
  • Refer to the job details contained within the advert when writing your personal statement.
  • Use the STAR approach to evidence each requirement in the Person Specification. 
  • You should insert the correct reference code on the application form: SBP 7948 
  • Please save your Internship Application Form as ‘your surname - your forename - SBP 7948’ 
  • The University is a Disability Confident employer and as such this policy applies to recruitment through the Internship Schemes. 
  • Applicants who identify a disability on the application form will be offered an interview if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria. Please also include details of reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview or to undertake the role. 
  • You should explain why you would like to work for the employing organisation and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role. 

 

Further Guidance and Support

  • You can refer to the My Career Zone Digital resources on application and interview preparation here.   
  • If you need support with your application, you can book an appointment with a Career Zone Advisor by emailing careers@exeter.ac.uk. 
  • Unless stated, interview expenses will not be paid.
  • It is recommended that you check your online presence on social media to ensure it represents you well, as some employers may undertake online research of their applicants. 
  • If you have any questions, you can email the Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk