London Tour Guide - Executive Sightseeing Tours
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Position Overview & Specifications
Award winning London Tour Operator specialising in executive level tours is recruiting for the following position in central London:
- Professional Tour Guides for London and surrounding UK cities.
Are you a people person who loves to both educate and entertain? This is a highly rewarding position with the opportunity to work with excellent VIP clientele from all different parts of the world. Our tour guides work alongside a professional driver in private executive vehicles to show main and lesser-known sights in London and its nearby cities like Windsor and Oxford to individuals, couples and families, as well as larger groups.
English speaking candidates are welcome while fluency in a second language is beneficial, particularly French or Spanish.
Requirements:
Must hold a professional degree qualification (not neccesarily in guiding - applications are welcome from those with related degrees and careers, including actors, historians, teachers, lawyers, doctors). Must have existing experience of guiding in central London, induction and training will be provided. Applications are also welcomed from professional Blue or Green Badge guides, as well as final year trainees.
Employment basis:
Freelance. Flexibility is offered according to your availability and existing engagements. Part time and guaranteed hour contracts are also available on gaining tour experience.
Remuneration:
Above average, according to tour length. Starting at £20 per hour plus substantial gratuities.
To apply for this position please provide a copy of your cv or resume highlighting your relevant guiding experience and qualifications, including your telephone number and email address. Please quote reference LM78118 in all correspondence.
Please note that given the volume of responses, incomplete applications without the required information above will not be considered by the operator: CV setting out relevant guiding experience to date.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: From £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- The role requires flexibility and is suitable to work around your existing engagements. Are there are any days or times during the week when you are generally unavailable?
- Are you based near central London?
- Do you speak any other languages other than English? Please state.
- What is your background in? Please state (eg tour guide, teacher, historian, actor, lawyer, doctor).
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- London tour guiding: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Blue or Green Badge Qualification (preferred)
- Professional Degree (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: LM78118
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
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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 £20 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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