Job Description

Description

We are looking to hire enthusiastic and experienced walking tour leaders for two of our trips in Tuscany - Walking in Tuscany  and Chianti: Walking & Wine .  This is an exciting role, working with one of the most reputable Adventure Travel Companies in the world.

Details of the role:

• Leaders have full responsibility for tour groups of 12-16 customers
• Leaders are responsible for arranging tour logistics, leading daily walks, transporting clients in the company minibus, briefing groups, following safety procedures and ensuring our customers have the best holiday possible
• These week-long tours are centre-based and you will be leading 4-5 walks each week, usually of a leisurely to moderate activity level - please check our website for information on our activity levels
• Working periods are commonly 3 to 4 weeks consecutive weeks, but longer periods are available if suited.
• Accommodation, all meals and some other reasonable expenses are included whilst on tour
• Leaders are often expected to work unsociable hours, with this in mind, EU working hours would not apply
• The role is normally offered to those prepared to work on a freelance basis, where wages are paid on invoice at the agreed rate. Rates from £60 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential skills:

• Have led multi-day walking tours in a professional capacity
• Good English language skills and reasonable spoken Italian.
• Great communication abilities with people from different backgrounds and nationalities
• Excellent organisational and logistical skills
• Ability to handle and account for company money
• Current First Aid Qualification

Minibus licence and regulations

• The role includes transporting the group in an company minibus, and this work must be done in compliance with the appropriate driver regulations which are: D1 driving licence (issued after 1997) & CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• We will support successful applicants in obtaining the relevant training and qualifications, which can take up to 6 weeks.

Advantageous skills:

• Experience of leading in and good cultural knowledge of Italy.
• Working towards a professional walking leader qualification.

Application and selection:

• Please send your CV and a covering letter to email
• It is important to explain in your covering letter why you feel you are the best candidate for the role
• You will need to be available for either a face to face or SKYPE interview.

Training provided:

• If CPC minibus driver training and test is required, we will plan, book and cover the cost, subject to terms and conditions supplied on application.
• Standard  leader training is provided via our online Leader Induction Module.
• On the ground training and local knowledge. Depending on their experience in Italy, or as a walking leader, the new leader will spend at least 1 week shadowing an existing leader.

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