Oban Walking Tour Guide
3 days ago
**Become a Oban Walking Tour Guide**
We are looking to add to our team of tour guides in Oban. You need to be friendly, love meeting new people, flexible and happy to share your passion for Oban to people from all walks of life. Confidence speaking in front of large groups of people is a must.
Walking Tours in Scotland provides city walking tours in towns and cities across Scotland. We have a passion for sharing the beauty of Scotland with locals and tourists from across the world, and wish to make every visitor’s experience phenomenal.
**Hours**:
- Part Time Position.
- Town Tours last 1.5 hours each, beginning at 10:30am every day.
- Plus additional private tours. Likely 2-4 tours a week all year round. Flexible days to work around your schedule. Variable tours in the off-season.
This job is very suitable for students, retired individuals and those looking for a part-time role to earn some extra money and are excited about sharing their passion and knowledge for Oban.
**Skills and competency requirements**:
- Excellent English communication and storytelling skills.
- Historical knowledge and passion for Oban.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Must be reliable and responsible.
- Insider knowledge of the town, restaurant recommendations, things to do etc
**Benefits**:
- Self employed position
- Training stipend rising to at least £23.50 per 1.5 hour tour.
- Casual dress code & beautiful orange jacket uniform.
- Get fit whilst you work
- Meet people and make friends from all over the world.
**Timeline**:
- On-going interviews and training.
**To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter that covers the following**:
- What do you love most about Oban?
- What can you bring to the role?
- What is your availability over the summer? (May-September)
and send your CV outlining any relevant experience.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £13.42-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.5 - 7.5 per week
Additional pay:
- Tips
Application question(s):
Work Location: In person
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