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Closed CLOSING DATE: 10/09/2018

Orkney Community Transport Organisation

Graduate Travel Development Coordinator

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
10/09/2018
Skill:
Hospitality and Leisure
Region:
Orkney
Salary
£17,500
Length:
12 months
Ref code
BGSEKXFQZX

Placement summary

Based in Kirkwall, Orkney Community Transport Organisation (OCTO) provides accessible transport in Orkney, improving the lives of those with mobility issues. OCTO supports the work of the Orkney Disability forum. 

Job description

Project Description

There is now an excellent opportunity for a 12-month graduate placement to develop and implement a range of new heritage tours on the Islands, including developing a booking system and creating a marketing strategy.

 

Placement Objectives

As above.

Role Description

The successful candidate will develop and market a new range of accessible heritage tours.

Specific tasks of the placement will include:

  • Develop a range new accessible heritage tours for the forthcoming season.
  • Create itineraries for the private guided tours.
  • Establish a pricing structure and an online booking system for tours and hires.
  • Create and implement a digital marketing strategy, to promote the tours on social media.
  • Design and produce promotional materials.
  • Introduce a customer evaluation process to capture customer feedback.
  • Generate engaging social media content.
  • Develop a system for managing online and cash payments.

For informal enquiries regarding this position please contact Hazel Aim on 01856 870340.

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Qualifications

Minimum Degree Level, preferably in Marketing or related discipline. Other subjects accepted, provided the candidate has the required skills.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Approachable and helpful manner.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Project planning and management skills.
  • A good understanding of general marketing principles
  • Working knowledge of social media and digital marketing tools.
  • Ability to evaluate and appraise options.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous tour guiding experience.
  • Driving licence.
  • Ability to speak other languages.

Benefits

Company benefits

During the placement, there may be the opportunity for the graduate to undertake recognised tour guide training (Green Badge).

The graduate will be able to network with others involved in guiding and will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the Orkney visitor market, especially the cruise sector.

Placement benefits

An integral part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme is the tailored 4 -day residential graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to use ScotGrad’s networks to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities, including any relevant networking events and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Kirkwall

01/10/2018

Company information

OCTO are a local company (part of Orkney Disability Forum) that was set up to meet the ever-changing transport needs of all members of Orkney's community. They provide bus, coach and minibus hire to serve local community groups, as well as providing a service to tourist groups.

Tourism

Company website: www.octocic.co.uk