Tour operator jobs in London

About Pedibus Pedibus is London's original Party Bike. Since 2008, we have run tours around London for private parties and celebrations, on our fleet of party bikes. The Role We are looking to hire a highly motivated and dependable individual to join our business as an Events Host & Driver. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing fantastic customer service and ensuring the safe, efficient and enjoyable operation of our bikes. They will have an interest in people, outdoor activities, hospitality, and will be keen to learn and develop within the role. We are looking to hire 2 people to join our team of Event Hosts & Drivers for the Summer 2024 season. The role is based at London Bridge, and is pre-dominantly a Saturday job. Key Responsibilities Delivering excellent customer service to all Pedibus visitors. Delivering safety instructions pre-tour, and monitoring the customers throughout their journey. Driving our bikes around London, on pre-defined routes, with safety in mind at all times. Interacting with our customers throughout, taking photos, and joining in with their fun. Being a good brand ambassador, in view of the general public. Reporting on the day's tours in a de-brief at the end of each day. Occasional ad-hoc duties, as deemed necessary by management.

Work.Life is a flex workspace provider for businesses who care about people. We believe that happy teams deliver measurable benefits for businesses. That’s why everything we do, from workspace design to delivering a best-in-class personal service, is designed to create happy working environments. We have shared workspaces across London, Reading and Manchester; with 7,000+ members; and an amazing team of nearly 70 work.lifers who share our ambition to redefine the workspace experience for the better. Your role We are looking for a talented and passionate Manager who is eager to take the reins of one of our Central London spaces. You're a people-person, organised, insanely efficient; and someone who loves to build relationships and be at the heart of a thriving community. Your role is to be the glue to keep our community together and to help make Work.Life a place where our members love to work, giving them everything they need to run their businesses smoothly. You're an essential part of our mission to make people's work-lives happier. We trust our managers to run their spaces like their own business, which means operating the building excellently every day, driving sales and keeping the business profitable. If this is something you can handle; we want to hear from you. Your day to day Sales & revenue · Be responsible for driving income in your space to achieve your budgets. · You’ll own inbound membership enquiries for your space, as well as driving pro-active sales opportunities · Build to 100% building occupancy by conducting great tours and effectively selling the space. · Maintain occupancy by exceeding the expectations of your members, and by conducting effective contract renewals. · Maximise revenue opportunities eg. meeting rooms & event hire, printing, customisation extras & short-term usage. · Manage contracts and invoices relating to new and existing members. Space operations · Onboard new members effectively, getting them off to a great start. · Manage the overheads in your space to achieve your budgets. · Ensure the building runs smoothly and our facilities and amenities are kept to a great standard. · Work directly with management on any issues to ensure the highest level of member experience and satisfaction. · Update and complete membership records as appropriate to ensure information is accurate and current. Create a collaborative community – internally & externally · Build meaningful connections for our members through events, personal introductions, and networking. · Check in regularly with members to understand their pain points, what’s working, and how we can continue to improve. · Develop Work.Life’s presence with the wider local community: you're an ambassador for everything we believe in! · Oversee events from weekly, space-wide events to unique events that you design and put on for your community. · Update and complete membership records as appropriate to ensure information is accurate and current. Sustainability We're a proud BCorp! You'll support our sustainability goals here by: · Upskilling in sustainability through onboarding & other training & joining Team power-hours & our online channels · Supporting our annual & quarterly goals both as an individual in your role, and through the work of your team · Using your charity hours ('Giving Back Days') to support a charity of your choice up to 4 days per year · Supporting in delivering or participating in our fundraising, awareness and partnership activations & events How you'll be measured in this role - Your KPIs · Management of your P&L vs budget · NPS (Net Promoter Score) vs. company target of 62 · Space Audit Score vs. company target of 90% · Mystery Shopping Score vs. Target of 90% About you · You’ll have sales experience; and a successful track record of prospecting, developing, and closing clients. · You’ll have demonstrated customer service experience – proven ability to add value to your customers. · You’ll understand business operations, and ideally have experience operating a business unit or department. · You’ll have an entrepreneurial spirit and be excited to run your own business. We'd also love it if · You have previous experience managing a small team. · You are used to commercial responsibilities, having owned a P&L. · You can demonstrate successful (small-scale) project management experience. Our Values We’re positive You lift the mood in the room – celebrating success often & tackling problems & opportunities with positivity We’re personal You’re driven to get to know people and their challenges, tailoring your ideas and solutions to give a personal approach We’re inclusive You actively seek out ideas & opinions different to your own and incorporate them into your plans We don’t stop at good You’re always seeking opportunities to improve and sharing ideas to make Work.Life an even better place to work We’re team 1st You’ll support other teams & spaces, taking an interest in their work & giving feedback generously day-to-day to help others improve. Why you’ll love Work.Life Work happiness is our passion, and this starts with our own team. We offer a supportive working environment, plenty of training and development opportunities, competitive salary, monthly wellness package, team joy budget, quarterly socials and more, so you can work happier. · A supportive & friendly team of hard-working people · 33 days holiday per year incl. Bank Holidays (plus an additional day per year of service) · £75/month towards your mental & physical wellbeing · Team joy budget to be spent together with the team · Unlimited coaching sessions per month through More Happi - our coaching partner · Optional therapy available via Self Space - our mental health partner · 4 paid charity days per year · Quarterly team socials · Discounts with brilliant local businesses · Company Pension Scheme · Cycle to Work & Dash E-Bike Schemes · Salary-Sacrifice Nursery Benefits & Generous Parental Leave

We are working with a leading travel trade language school business who are looking to recruit a Group Travel Executive. Based full time from the Paddington Office - Monday - Friday Duties: You will be coordinating the logistics of up to 100 coaches a day taking students to a from language schools, airport pick ups, day trips and excursions. You will be booking tickets for ground services such as Theatre bookings, Attraction entrances, restaurant bookings , but the main purpose of this role us to manage the logistics of the coaches, timetables and manage the relationships with the transport suppliers. This is a very busy role so you must be able to working under pressure to tight deadlines and able to multi-task. The right person: You must have UK travel operations experience or logistics experience You must have a good geographical knowledge of the UK You must have at least 2 years experience working for a tour operator, travel business or have a logistics role within a student or educational setting. If you feel you have suitable experience please send your CV. Due to the volume of applications we can only contact the successful applicants.

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Executive to join a business travel team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of group tours and coach logistics to UK destinations. Duties: This position involves a detail oriented individual who can organisation and manage all aspects of transportation and attractions bookings, including coach reservations for excursions and airport transfers, public transport arrangements, and securing tickets for various attractions. The role requires effective communication and coordination skills, serving as the primary point of contact for transportation and attractions matters. -Liaising with coach companies, UK Attractions and other travel and tourism suppliers -Supporting the group operations manager with all operations logistics for over 1000 overseas students travelling to the UK at the same time -Managing emergency changes and last minute amendments to schedules and timetables including coach itineraries, attraction entrance times, meal times etc Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role within the education, tourism, travel or event management sectors Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software especially Excel. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing scenarios Commitment to working unconventional hours during peak seasons and being Job Type: Full-time, office based in Paddington Monday - Friday Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year

Dreaming of a career where you can blend your passion for the arts with community engagement? Look no further! SCRUM Theatre is seeking a highly organised and proactive Venue Manager to oversee the maintenance, operations, and safety of our new premises in Hammersmith and build relationships with communities who are underrepresented in the arts. The Venue Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering connections with local community groups in Hammersmith, as well as artists across London. They will also ensure the smooth functioning of all facilities and operations in the building, oversee all security and safety protocols, and manage relationships with stakeholders associated with the building. You’ll also be a key member of SCRUM’s democratic collective of theatremakers, as we build an exciting new theatre company and charity focused on making better theatre in better ways for the future. Individuals who may not yet have experience in the theatre industry are welcome to apply. We have secured a two-year ‘meanwhile’ lease on a premises comprising 4 large rehearsal rooms, two performance spaces, and a shared co-working space. This position is initially contracted for 3 months, with the aim of transitioning into a long-term role within the charity. The Venue Manager will work 3-5 days a week for the first month to help turn an empty space into a vibrant arts hub. Following that, you will work 2-3 days per week to oversee running and maintenance of the building after we open to the public, as well as acting as point person for our booking system, managed in collaboration with Theatre Deli. The total salary over 3 months will range between £4200 and £6600, as well as monthly bonuses of £112.50. (For more info, see "About SCRUM's pay structure" below.) About SCRUM Theatre SCRUM Theatre is a year-old CIO committed to pioneering better standards for making theatre at a time of crisis in the industry, as well as providing free-to-access arts training for under-served communities. We’re a group of 9 interdisciplinary artists, trained at leading theatre schools all over the world, including the Yale School of Drama, École Jacques Lecoq, and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with experience in theatre, film and television. We’re championed by an expert team of the country’s leading theatre-makers, including Adrian Lester, Nicholas Hytner, Lyndsey Turner, Declan Donnellan, and Nick Ormerod. Projects in the upcoming year include: - Transforming an empty building in London into a pop-up theatre training hub for developing artists, with a 50-session programme across the year - Touring "Twelfth Night" to community venues in postcodes identified by DCMS and ACE as under-funded for the arts - Delivering our workshops for young artists in each of the communities we visit - Delivering live and digital resources to schools in these target postcodes About SCRUM's pay structure All SCRUM staff are paid the same day rate of £150p/d. Certain roles involve taking responsibility for the charity's KPIs, therefore to reflect the higher level of labour involved, those roles receive a fixed ‘Accountability Bonus’ at the end of each month. These bonuses are taken from a pool allocated by the Board, agreed together by the collective, and reviewed by the collective on a quarterly basis. Job Requirements We are looking for individuals who have one or more of the following qualifications: - Proven experience in facilities management or a related field, with a strong understanding of building systems and maintenance best practices. - Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field. In addition, our Venue Manager should ideally have: - Experience in managing accessible spaces, or a willingness to learn and adapt to support individuals with accessibility needs. - Experience working with community groups or arts outreach programmes, or a genuine interest in engaging with under-served and under-represented communities. - An appreciation for the mission and charitable objectives of SCRUM. - A keenness for collaboration and a desire to work within a collective. - Good organisational and time management skills, with an eagerness to develop these further and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a readiness to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including staff, tenants, vendors, etc. - An awareness of relevant building regulations and a willingness to learn about compliance standards, including health and safety regulations. - An up-to-date DBS Certificate. The following would be desirable: - Familiarity with the UK theatre industry - Familiarity with Google Workspace - Resident in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham - An ability to communicate specialist information in an accessible way to individuals with less expertise Job Responsibilities In the 3-month period of the contract, you will: - Develop and manage relationships with artists and groups from the local community and the Greater London area, with a particular focus on demographics who are under-represented in the theatre. - Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the building, including plumbing, electrical, and security systems. - Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the building and its facilities. - Coordinate with external hirers and contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance projects. - Liaise with landlords to address building-related issues and ensure compliance with lease agreements. - Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any maintenance or safety concerns. - Manage building security protocols, including access control systems, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems. - Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs. - Develop and manage the building's operating budget, including forecasting expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities. - Collaborate with others in SCRUM to ensure that the building meets the needs of staff, tenants, and visitors. - Respond to emergencies and address any issues that may arise outside of regular business hours. - Stay informed about relevant regulations and compliance standards related to building operations and safety. - Arranging front desk staffing and appropriate training for your team. Following the end of the 3-month contract, the Company Artists and Board of Trustees will review the success of the Venue Manager’s projects, and the Venue Manager will give feedback to the Company and Board about their experience in the role, constructive criticisms of the organisation, and plans for how to shape the role in future. Should the Venue Manager, Board, and Company Artists all agree, an extended contract will be offered and the position will transition into a long-term role. How to apply We are interested in applicants from a wide variety of life experiences and skills to join our team. We especially encourage applications from candidates who identify as Global Majority, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA+. To apply, please provide a CV along with a page-length cover letter which details your fit for SCRUM’s values. We also welcome video or audio applications of no more than 5 minutes in length, or any alternative formats that would be more accessible to you. Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 29th April 2024.