London Tour Guide
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a small, locally owned bicycle tour company operating in central London and we are looking for friendly, outgoing, personable individuals to come and work with us as London Tour Guides, leading bicycle tours around the city. A knowledge of London’s history and geography is a plus, but not essential as training will be provided to you. The most important thing (apart from being able to ride a bike) is that you are able to provide the best experience for our customers who visit us from around the world.
On a normal day - after greeting your group - you will be guiding groups of 8-12 people around the city and showing them the sights of London. Although we have planned the easiest and safest route to take, you can appreciate in a big city things change all the time. In these cases it is really important that we have people who can keep calm and take initiative when needed.
Working as a London Tour Guide is ideal if you are looking for something a bit different - you won’t be stuck indoors here! In the past we have had stuntmen, singers, actors and teachers working with us, so hours are flexible for those that have another job/career.
Vital attributes:
- Enthusiastic about London
- Excellent communication skills
- Personable
- Enjoys interacting with a wide range of individuals
- Competent cyclist
Desirable attributes:
- Knowledge of bike maintenance
- Tour guiding experience
- Takes initiative
What we can offer you:
- Competitive wage (& tips)
- Flexible working hours
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Enjoyable work! (London in the sunshine)
- Comprehensive training
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-45 per week
Salary: £15.50-£21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
All equipment is cleaned thoroughly after each use.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE1 7NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for London Tour Guide roles across BrakeAway Bike Tours's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £22 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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