Company

Artsabroad LimitedSee more

addressAddressSouth Kensington, Greater London
type Form of workFull time
salary SalaryCompetitive
CategoryTravel & Tourism

Job description

Manager / Tour Leader for Specialist CulturalTour 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.

Refer code: 2687501. Artsabroad Limited - The previous day - 2024-02-03 01:19

Artsabroad Limited

South Kensington, Greater London
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