A popular travel agents is hiring at branches all over the North West for apprenticeships that will give the successful applicant the chance to 'road test' their dream holidays.
Hays Travel are looking for 44 new apprentices to join their teams in the North West, including Liverpool, the Wirral and North Wales as business is 'booming'. The travel agents are currently enjoying a surge in early bookings thanks to pandemic restrictions being lifted.
The job advert asks for applicants with a 'positive and results driven attitude' and 'an absolute passion for travel and tourism'. As well as the opportunity to travel, successful applicants will also 'earn a salary, gain valuable on-the-job experience and achieve a nationally recognised certificate', the certificate being a NVQ Level Two/Three in Travel and Tourism.
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Simone Murphy, a former Hays apprentice who is now the North West's Regional Sales Manager, said: “We are seeing a real boom in holiday bookings as the world opens up again and we’re expecting that to continue through the year and into the future. That’s why we have decided to change the way we recruit apprentices, starting earlier than usual to reach more candidates and ensure we are giving the opportunity to individuals who are passionate about a career in travel.
“We want to give them the chance to come along and meet us, learn more about what we do and see if a career in travel and tourism is for them. We provide our new recruits with a comprehensive training package with a nationally-recognised qualification at the end of it to help them make the most of this opportunity to work in this exciting sector – all that has helped me and many others succeed at Hays.”
Simone, who started at the branch in Bebington, Wirral, said her first trip with Hays was one year into her apprenticeship, and since then she has ticked off many bucket list countries, including Mexico and South Africa.
The closing date for applicants is Monday April 11, after which all candidates will have a telephone interview. If successful, they will be invited to attend an open day in Liverpool, Manchester, or Wrexham in April.
Hays say the open days will be a chance to learn more about the travel industry and the opportunities it can provide. If all goes well, the successful applicants will then be invited for an interview with their chosen branch manager, and are expected to start in July.
Those interested can apply to the Hays apprenticeship scheme here. Or to find out more information get in contact with Hays by email recruitment@hays-travel.co.uk or call 0800 215 5045.
