Title : Operations Coordinator UK & Ireland
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Senior Operations Coordinator UK & Ireland
Remote
Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world.
Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust of our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages. The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions, an amazing activity programme and specialised language path. In this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course.
MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.
MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to- face interviews, record checks of references and background checks, in line with the country’s regulations, to ensure they are able to work with young people, provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Prevent Policy.
Assist with the recruitment, selection and onboarding of Uk & Ireland Operations personnel
Maintain accurate up to date applicant records
Oversee seasonal operations
Handle administrative and clerical tasks
Act as a liaison between UK Operations and other departments
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Education, International Relations, or a related field
Experience in operations, programme coordination, education services, or international programmes
Proven ability to coordinate multiple programmes or projects simultaneously
Strong planning, scheduling, and logistics management skills
Experience managing databases, documentation, and reporting
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (Excel, Word, Sheets, Docs)
This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position. Working in the education travel industry. A flexible schedule to meet operational demands is required especially during the summer high season. This could mean additional work hours to include weekends or evenings when necessary.
~ Report to Senior Operations Coordinator UK & Ireland
~5 working days per week (Monday – Friday)
~ Plan and organise activities and excursions
Use the MLA software effectively
Work with Head Office to ensure centre operations and programmes are properly planned and delivered
Attend meetings with the Operational team and Head Office
Assist with the contracting, booking confirmations,