Tour Leader

Intrepid Travel

. Help travellers connect with local cultures, discover destinations and experience authentic moments .

Posted 11/9/2026contractUnited KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional communication and customer service skills while leading tours and activities across the UK and Ireland. Possesses local knowledge and insights to enhance traveller experiences and promote responsible travel practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Customer Service ExperienceTravel Experience Across The UK And IrelandValid First Aid CertificateExperience In Tourism Or Hospitality

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Hard Skills

Basic Computer SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Ability To Build RapportComfortable In Dynamic Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid PassportFull Rights To Work In The UKValid First Aid Certificate

Industry Keywords

TourismHospitalityGuidingCustomer-Facing RolesResponsible Travel Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help travellers connect with local cultures, discover destinations and experience authentic moments
Bring destinations to life through storytelling, local knowledge and authentic experiences
Lead tours across Orkney, Shetland, Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland
Ensure trips run smoothly and travellers feel supported
Deliver exceptional customer experiences
Promote responsible travel practices
Lead activities during extended periods of travel and walking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills in English
Strong customer service experience and ability to build rapport with a broad range of travellers
Travel experience across the UK and Ireland, with ability to share local knowledge and insights
Experience in tourism, hospitality, guiding or other customer-facing roles
Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
Full rights to work in the UK and a valid passport
Valid First Aid certificate required
Comfortable with extended periods of travel, walking and leading activities
Comfortable working in a dynamic and active environment
Able to spend extended periods away from home, usually not more than seven days at a time

Benefits

Comp & perks

A free Intrepid Trip after leading enough trips to qualify
Travel to where the trip starts and home again included and covered
Some meals and all accommodation included
Access to learning and development programs, e-learning and comprehensive tour leader training
Internal career opportunities
Travel discounts for Intrepid trips
Recognition and celebration with awards nights
Opportunity for top performers to travel to the yearly Global Summit
Opportunity to support not-for-profit Intrepid Foundations projects