Canterbury Historic River Tours is an exciting and award-winning company situated in the heart of the city. On the River Stour, we offer unique and educational tours that positively impact our customers’ experience of Canterbury.

Our ethos is to sustain a positive and constructive presence within Canterbury; operating alongside its residents, businesses, and organisations to enhance the local community and share it with our many visitors.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and celebrating diversity – and prioritise finding the right fit for the Company over formal qualifications.

The Role:

Tour Guide

As tour guide, you will be delivering a historic tour that exceeds the expectations of our customers, whilst rowing through Canterbury's city centre. We encourage our tour guides to express Canterbury's history in their own style. By the time you qualify as a tour guide, you will be well-versed in the history of Canterbury, a confident public speaker, and a fully licensed boat operator.

Sales

As a member of the sales team, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into the heart of Canterbury’s bustling city centre, as you present a positive image of both the company and product that provides our many diverse customers with a memorable experience. This is a great opportunity for individuals who love to interact with and meet new people.

What we ask for:

A willingness to work as part of a team.
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
A strong command and understanding of the English language.
A sense of personal, ethical and community responsibility.
An organised and enthusiastic approach.
A desire to learn and develop new skills.
Customer service skills and a desire to interact with the public.
Aptitude for working outdoors.
Excellent communication skills.
At least one day of the weekend availability and a commitment to working during the summer season.

What we provide:

Performance-related bonus system.
A beautiful outdoor environment that enables you to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing.
The opportunity to meet new people every day.
A paid and extensive training programme (no previous sales or tour guide experience is required).
A culture of continued personal development.