Experienced Trip Leader - Europe 2025

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Student (College)

Job Description:

Being a part of the Topdeck team means you will have the opportunity to inspire travellers through life changing travel experiences. At Topdeck, we enjoy meeting new people, experiencing other cultures and embracing our differences. We are looking for someone to join the team that aligns perfectly with our organisation vision and values... if this sounds like you then keep reading!

Enthusiasm is infectious – and our on-road Crew have it by the bucketload. Passionate, knowledgeable and brimming with insider tips, our Trip Leaders make the best travel pals ever.

We are looking for European Trip Leaders (Tour Guides/Tour Managers) to join our Topdeck Team for the peak summer season 2024. The role will be contracted on a trip-by-trip basis of varying lengths between May and October.  

What does a Trip Leader do?

Together with their fellow Crew members, our Trip Leaders are responsible for the day-to-day running of Topdeck trips. This involves but is not limited to:

Giving passengers top notch factual info on Europe. This means giving country and city introductions as well as conducting driving or walking tours
Liaising with suppliers and the Topdeck head office
Managing trip expenses
Socialising with passengers and giving support where needed
Initiating group activities
Providing insider tips to passengers and assisting them to plan their own free time
Respond to and follow all on-road incident management procedures

As a Trip Leader you can consider yourself an educator, a friend, a parent, a guidebook and an events planner rolled into one – and it goes without saying that you’ll always be a positive influence on the group. 

What do we look for in our Trip Leaders?

We want Trip Leaders who:

Demonstrate a true passion for sharing their European experience with others
Are organised, with the ability to be flexible where required
Can solve problems logically and creatively
Have excellent communication skills
Prioritise teamwork
Demonstrate professionalism at all times

How do you become a Trip Leader?

Eligibility

To apply you must be able to work in the UK and Europe.  You must have:

UK or European Union Passport
Right to work in the UK or European Union. Please note that we are unable to accept applicants who possess or are eligible for a UK Youth Mobility Visa

Past experience in trip/tour leading or guiding is essential.

Core skills and competencies

As a Trip Leader you must:

Be confident in public speaking
Have relevant life experience to deal with difficult situations that might happen on the road
Have a keen interest in European history and culture

Responsible and sustainable responsibilities

A commitment to improving recycling processes, stopping the use of all single-use plastic and promoting the use of reusable items such as Tupperware and water bottles in our offices
A commitment to utilise locally owned businesses where possible, and to improve the economic impact of the communities visited by Global Touring customers
A commitment to utilising suppliers who support and adhere to Global Touring’s wildlife policy
A commitment to protect our company culture of openness to all people regardless of gender, race, age, religion, etc…

How do I apply?

Simply click Apply Now to access our online application form. Be sure to check out our FAQ section for more information on becoming a Topdeck crew member!

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