Travel and tourism jobs
Discover a world of opportunities in travel and tourism with roles that let you indulge your passion for adventure, culture, and helping others make unforgettable memories
Holiday representative
As a holiday rep, you'll be the go-to person for clients on package holidays. Your mission is to ensure they have a good break, from the moment they arrive to their final departure. You'll be responsible for:
- hosting welcome meetings
- troubleshooting any issues
- managing activities
- helping guests find excursions and car rentals.
While a degree in childhood studies, hospitality/tourism management, modern languages, or leisure and tourism isn't required, it can be a bonus. This role requires long days - you should be prepared to work 12 or more hours a day, six days a week.
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Theme park manager
Responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day running of a park, managers' duties include:
- supervising the customer experience
- planning and development
- monitoring health and safety
- overseeing the park's finances and staff management.
You may also be known as a guest experience manager, rides and operations manager or attractions manager.
Formal education isn't mandatory, but a degree in business, management, engineering, facilities management, hospitality or tourism management, or marketing can provide a strong foundation.
Few graduates start in management roles. Theme park management careers offer a salary range of £17,000 to £50,000, increasing with experience and park responsibility.
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Tour manager
You'll curate and guide groups on adventures across the UK and beyond, ensuring seamless travel and offering on-the-ground support throughout their journey.
Tour manager salaries range from £15,000 to £30,000 plus, with board and lodging provided while on tour.
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Tourism officer
Working with a variety of organisations like destination management companies, government agencies, and local authorities, your expertise will be in marketing a destination, managing visitor flow, and developing tourism products, services, and facilities. While a degree isn't mandatory, studies in journalism, tourism management, business, or marketing will give you a competitive edge.
Salaries typically range from £16,000 for trainee/assistant roles to over £40,000 for senior management positions.
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Tourist information centre manager
You'll be the ultimate resource for visitors, overseeing a centre that provides information and recommendations for things to see and do in the area. Your duties will be diverse - from booking accommodation and selling souvenirs to running events and creating marketing campaigns.
While a specific degree isn't required, some subjects can give you an edge. Consider studies in:
- archive and museum studies
- business or management
- geography
- information technology
- librarianship/information management.
Discover the skills you'll need to be a successful tourist information centre manager.
Travel agency manager
As a manager in this role, you'll craft personalised travel experiences for clients, promoting and selling holidays and travel products. Whether you're a recent graduate or an industry veteran, your passion for travel and tourism is key. Success thrives on excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, and IT proficiency.
Salaries typically range from £20,000 for starting roles to £50,000 for senior positions. The specific salary depends on experience, company size, location, and market.
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