Potential for £120-240 per day with a combination of hourly pay, a fixed rate per tour + commission
Founded in 1910 Scudamore's is Cambridge's premier punt tour and boat hire company. We are now seeking lively, outgoing and aspirational people to promote and deliver our award-winning punt tours of the College Backs.
No punting, guiding or sales experience is necessary as full training is provided.
We’re open all year round and operate a rolling recruitment programme with regular training courses running each month. Flexible working pattern to fit your lifestyle, b oth full-time and part-time roles are available.
What's involved?
As a River Tour Guide at Scudamore’s you’ll act as an ambassador for Cambridge, giving a warm, considerate and attentive welcome to our visitors. Your duties will be varied but ultimately your role is about 4 things: -
* Delivering a memorable punt tour that is informative, inspiring and entertaining.
* Offering effective and courteous ticket sales within a competitive environment.
* Providing a timely, consistently high-quality service in line with our values and standards.
* Maintaining a safe working environment for all.
What’s the package?
* Potential for £120-240 per day, offering a combination of an hourly rate, fixed rate per tour and uncapped commission .
* You will also keep all your tips from customers.
* Our paid training course is the gold standard for punting operators in Cambridge. Ongoing mentoring is available from our dedicated training team.
* 28 days paid holiday (or pro rata equivalent for part-time workers) per annum and pension contributions.
* Career opportunities and development: cross-departmental and management positions open on a yearly basis.
* Regular social events including parties and staff award nights.
* Based at premium Cambridge city centre locations.
Hours of Work:
* Flexible working, with both part-time and full-time roles available. You are in charge of your work pattern and are free to work around other commitments.
About You
What makes you a Scudamore’s River Tour Guide?
* You’re friendly, enthusiastic, and driven individual who is eager to be an ambassador for the city of Cambridge .
* You enjoy engaging with people and have an excellent command of spoken English
* You're self-motivated and keen to learn, with the ability to absorb and share knowledge.
* Physical activity compliments your lifestyle and you are comfortable with working outdoors and around water.
What would also help?
* Prior experience of working in a customer-facing role.
* Good availability to work on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
Special demands of the role
You must be comfortable working around water and able to swim.
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