Tour Guide

Job Title: Tour Guide
Location: Waterford City
Employment Type: Seasonal/temporary

Job Summary:

We are seeking seasonal Tour Guides for the House of Waterford who are enthusiastic and can provide engaging tours for our visitors. The ideal candidate will have passion to deliver the Waterford story and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• A flair and passion for delivering exceptional customer service and working with quality products
• An outstanding attention to detail
• The ability to communicate fluently in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A can-do attitude and well presented
• Tour Guides must have the ability to deliver the Waterford brand story with passion to all of our visitors.
• The House of Waterford welcomes visitors from many different countries during the season, and our tour guides need to be able to conduct the tour to both small and large tour groups.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a tour guide or in a similar customer-facing role is preferred.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Friendly, approachable demeanour with excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the local area, including its history, culture, and key attractions.
• Ability to manage groups of varying sizes and adapt to different audiences.
• Flexible schedule, availability on weekends and evenings if needed.

Additional Requirements:

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge.
• Candidates must be fully flexible to work 5 days per week, Monday - Sunday

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the role and any relevant experience. Closing date: 28 February 2025

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs like cycle to work scheme.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we're here to support you. We offer employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Other benefits: Free onsite parking

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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