Do you have what it takes to be a tourleader?

The requirements for this work are:

  • A desire to work with people
  • Proven or potential ability to deal with groups confidently
  • A diplomatic temperament
  • Good organisational skills
  • Fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Good recent ground knowledge of at least 5 Latin American countries, based on personal travel
  • A professional attitude to the execution of the tasks in hand
  • A sense of fun
  • Able to spend a minimum of 6 months abroad at a time
  • Travel experience must include Patagonia and/or Central America (all countries)

Download a detailed role description (pdf doc)
Application form (word document)

We are not currently recruiting for new tour leaders, however if you are interested in working for Journey Latin America as a tour leader, please fill in the application form and send to the Group Tours Manager, Sarah Beard (sarah.beard@journeylatinamerica.co.uk)  Your application form will be kept on file until the next round of recruitment, and only successful candidates will be contacted and invited for interview at that time.


 

London Sales Departments

We welcome applicants to join our team from a wide range of backgrounds.  Our sales departments include Flights, Bespoke Holidays and Group Tours.  Many of our staff are graduates with good Spanish or Portuguese. Travel trade experience is welcome though not essential. If you have the following skills please apply, we keep applications on file as future opportunities arise.

  • Good knowledge & extensive travel experience of Latin America (with a minimum of 3 countries visited)
  • An aptitude for sales & excellent interpersonal skills, both on the phone and face-to-face 
  • Excellent organisational and computer skills 
  • Fluent English. Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred 
  • Ability to work as part of an enthusiastic team and on your own initiative

If you are enthusiastic and keen to work with the UK's number 1 specialist in travel to Latin America, please send a CV and a covering letter detailing your travel experience in Latin America (including areas visited and travel dates) to the address below:

Antonio Vaquero
Journey Latin America
12 & 13 Heathfield Terrace
London, W4 4JE
hr@journeylatinamerica.co.uk

 
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