Visitor Information Executive
- Recruiter
- English Riviera BID Company
- Location
- Torquay, Devon
- Salary
- £20000
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2016
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The role of the English Riviera Bid Company is to promote Torbay to visitors and increase the value of tourism in the bay.
We are looking to recruit a Visitor Information Executive, to report to the Chief Executive, to take specific responsibility for managing the operation of the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre in Torquay and to oversee the successful operation of partnership Visitor Information Points across the resort, including the development of a mobile service. In this role you will be directly responsible for maximising income for the company through third party ticket sales and have responsibility for all monies taken. You will also be responsible for managing rotas and recruiting and training Visitor Information volunteers and seasonal summer staff as required. The role will also involve inputting of data for preparation of financial accounts.
You will also support the operation of our website, www.englishriviera.co.uk, building positive relationships with partners and specifically provide support in the promotion of events.
You will have comprehensive knowledge of the English Riviera tourism product, the ability and confidence to lone work and oversee the operation of the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre. You will have good IT skills including use of Excel Databases, be comfortable with using Social Media and have excellent customer service skills, in addition to effective prioritisation and organisational skills. You will have a flexible approach and be able to accommodate unsocial hours and have a full clean driving licence
The role is based on 40 hours per week with flexible hours of working required to ensure effective delivery of the Visitor Information Service.
Salary: £20k per annum
To apply please send covering letter and CV for attention of Laurence Murrell,by email to gbrenton@tlh.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 14th October 2016
Interview date: 25th and 26th October 2016