Tour Guide London, England
Job description
We are look for a bright intelligent and experienced Tour guide to join Iheartlondontours, an established, award-winning tour agency looking to grow even further and make connections internationally. As tourism has picked up again in the UK, we are in need of a well-rounded and confident individual to join our crew and run some of our unique guided walking tours.
You job will involve multiple responsibilities including; Running tours, taking care of guests, acting as a spokesperson, making phone calls, organising and attending meetings/events, attending to clients and keeping relations with our partners.
Required skills:
- good with people
- Bright, vibrant and marketable
- Ability to handle a crowd
- Ability to retain, recall and share information
- Good on the phone
- Customer service experience
- Outspoken
- Problem solver
- Quick thinker
- Comfortable with cameras
- Managerial/leadership experience
- Well-presented
- Creativity/out the box thinker
- Strong social skills
For those interested in the industry there is also the opportunity to become a tour guide and generate a separate commission for those events. In return you will gain valuable experience and the oppertunity to become a full time employee later down the line. This a great opportunity for people with spare time to explore the touristic side of London and further develop their skills.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Reimbursed transport
- End of year bonus
- Keeping tips provided by guests
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Up to £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid has made us realise the importance of being able to work from home. And thus 90% of your work will be on a work from home basis.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E15 4LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Spokesperson: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
