Apprentice Travel Consultant

Fred Olsen Travel; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious travel agency in Ringwood is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Travel Consultant to join their Retail Travel Sales team. This full-time position offers 35 hours per week and includes comprehensive training towards a nationally recognized Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience, learning from experienced professionals and helping clients with their travel needs. The role promises opportunities for growth in a supportive, customer-focused environment, where you can kickstart your career in travel.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Conference participation

Cruise ship visits

Tour operator training

Qualifications

• Passion for travel and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service skills and a desire to provide tailored travel solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating sales of retail travel products.
• Provide specialized travel services tailored to customer requirements.
• Receive comprehensive training towards Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification.

Job description

Fred. Olsen Travel was established in 1988 with family values at its heart and knowledgeable staff across the board. As one of the UK’s most established travel companies, Fred. Olsen Travel provides outstanding customer service, choice, and value for money. We have multiple high street travel agencies dotted around East Anglia and the South Coast.

Our mission is to be a world class provider of travel products and services.

We are excited to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our dynamic Retail Travel Sales team at our Ringwood branch. This is your chance to kickstart a career in travel, learning from experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience, and making a real impact on our valued customers. If you are passionate about travel and eager to grow within a supportive and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This Apprenticeship position offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification over a 15-month period. As an Apprentice Travel Consultant, you’ll be fully supported by a passionate and experienced team who are eager to help you grow and thrive in the exciting world of travel. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, build industry knowledge, and kickstart a rewarding career in travel - all while being part of a professional, enthusiastic, and customer-focused environment.

Based in our Ringwood Retail Branch (25 Market Place, Ringwood, BH24 1AN) This position would be Full-Time working 35 Hours Per Week (Monday - Friday and Saturday on a rota) This will be a work-based Apprenticeship, therefore full training will be provided along with continued support and guidance. You will also have support from an Apprenticeship training provider who will be on hand to guide you through the Apprenticeship course, helping you to achieve the best in your Apprenticeship.

The travel industry is ever-changing and for that reason, no two days are alike. The world is a vast place and there is a lot to learn. We are looking for candidates with a thirst for knowledge and learning. It is an industry that you will never get bored of! We offer opportunities for travel, conferences, cruise ship visits and Tour Operator training to assist you in becoming the best Travel Agent you can be. As the successful candidate you will help generate sales of all Retail Travel products to our ever-growing list of clients, providing a specialised travel service that’s tailor made to customer requirements in line with our mission statement, and values.

Attached to this advert you will find a detailed Job Profile and an overview of the staff benefits we offer.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know our people are our biggest strength, and we’re determined to continuously enhance the way we manage, develop, and lead. Here at Fred. Olsen Travel we are proud to be accredited by Investors in People, and we take pride in putting our employees first.