Become a Leeds Walking Tour Guide!
We are looking to add to our team of tour guides in Leeds. You need to be friendly, love meeting new people, flexible and happy to share your passion for Leeds to people from all walks of life. Confidence speaking in front of large groups of people is a must.
Walking Tours in England provides city walking tours in towns and cities across the country. We have a passion for sharing the beauty of England with locals and tourists from across the world, and wish to make every visitor’s experience phenomenal.
Hours:
- Part Time Position.
- Town Tours last 1.5 hours each, beginning at 10:30am every day.
- Plus additional private tours. Likely 2-8 tours a week from May-September, moving to variable tours during the off-season.
This job is very suitable for students, retired individuals and those looking for a part-time role to earn some extra money and are excited about sharing their passion and knowledge for Leeds.
Skills and competency requirements:
- Excellent English communication and storytelling skills.
- Historical knowledge and passion for Leeds.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Must be reliable and responsible.
- Insider knowledge of the city, restaurant recommendations, things to do etc
Benefits:
- Self employed position
- Training stipend rising to at least £25 per 1.5 hour tour.
- Casual dress code & beautiful orange jacket uniform.
- Get fit whilst you work!
- Meet people and make friends from all over the world.
Timeline:
- On-going interviews and training. Summer availability is essential.
To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter that covers the following:
- What do you love most about Leeds?
- What can you bring to the role?
- What is your availability over the summer & later in the year?
and send your CV outlining any relevant experience.
Any applications sent without a cover letter will be automatically deleted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 10 per week
Work Location: In person