Manager / Tour Leader

Manager / Tour Leader for Specialist Cultural Tour Operator

ArtsAbroad is a small specialist cultural travel operator.  We organise high-level cultural tours for supporters of leading visual and performing arts institutions to destinations around the globe.  We are looking to recruit an experienced Manager / Tour Leader to join our expanding team at a senior level. This role would suit somebody with experience in the travel and/or events industries. Candidates should have several years experience at Tour Leader / management level, with strong organisational skills, good people skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, good written English and a natural ability to communicate. A working knowledge of additional European languages would be a bonus, and candidates must have the flexibility to travel for several weeks throughout the year.

The role will include office-based tour planning, as well as international travel and tour leading.

Responsibilities will include:

Office based work:

• Designing, planning and costing tours Negotiating contracts Liaising with clients Writing itineraries Taking responsibility for tour finances Managing the office team

Leading tours:

•  Ensuring all arrangements run smoothly and in a timely fashion 
•  Dealing with complex itineraries
•  Being responsible for the welfare of the group
•  Overseeing daily logistics 
•  Liaising with expert lecturers and local guides
•  Having the ability to cope calmly and efficiently at all times

Experience & skills required - the applicant should have:

• English as a mother-tongue or be totally proficient in both spoken and written English
• Proficient knowledge (spoken and written) of other European languages a bonus
• An interest in art / art history / contemporary art a bonus but is not essential
• Prior experience of tour leading would be an advantage but is not essential
• The ability to prioritise
• Strong decision-making skills, particularly under pressure
• Attention to detail is essential
• Good communication skills
• Be able to exercise good judgement and show initiative    
• Be a good team player
• Proficient IT skills (ideally Apple Mac), with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; experience using Adobe InDesign would be a bonus but not essential

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience 

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 March 2024.