Back-Roads Touring co.

Experienced Tour Leader / Tour Guide - UK & Ireland 2025

London, Greater London, United Kingdom - Contracted

Tour Leader

The role of a Back-Roads Touring Tour Leader

Our Tour Leaders are responsible for the day-to-day running of the tours on the road.

This involves:

  • Giving in-depth commentary relevant to the destination, the route, the experiences, the local life and everything you see along the way;
  • Managing all tour related paperwork and expenditure and completing the relevant accounting and administrative paperwork;
  • Leading all group activities and socialising with the group;
  • Interacting with various suppliers on a daily basis;
  • Looking after the group safety and enjoyment and being the first point of contact in case of incidents or crisis.

It is a big responsibility as you are directly responsible for the successful operation of the tour. 

What we look for in our Tour Leaders

Our Tour Leaders are at the heart of our product and personify what we want to achieve as a business.

Our Tour Leaders:

  • Have an in-depth local knowledge of the place where you would lead tours and a genuine interest and passion for our destinations;
  • Make safety a priority on a daily basis;
  • Are highly organised with the ability to plan ahead;
  • Possess extremely developed problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrate a professional attitude and behaviour at all time;
  • Possess a high level of customer service and great people skills;
  • The ability to manage customer expectations;
  • Have the ability to speak the local language is HIGHLY recommended, though fluency is not always required.

We will consider all applicants, especially those with a previous experience as a Tour Leader or any relevant experiences or skills that can be transferable to what we expect from our Tour Leaders on the road.

Eligibility

To apply to work with Back-Roads Touring, you must be eligible to work in the destinations we visit. 

This may include:

•             A UK and/or European Passport;

•             UK Right of Abode/Residency; or

•             UK Ancestry or other Working Visa

Requirements

This season, we are only recruiting experienced Tour Leaders. To apply, you must have the following:

  • Availability in May and September (which are our busiest months)

Benefits of Being a Back-Roads Tour Leader

  • Sharing your passion for a country with others;
  • Creating life changing travel experiences for our customers;
  • Joining an award winning On-Road team;
  • Delivering high end products on the road;
  • Competitive salary and excellent expense package;
  • Staying in the same local accommodations, share the same meals and experiences as our customers;
  • Mentored by an experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader and the assistance of an experienced Operations team;
  • A comprehensive training (On-Road, city tour and interactive classroom sessions).

How to Apply

Simply click Apply Now to access our online application form. Be sure to check out our FAQ section for more information on becoming a Backroads Tour Leader 

If you are successful, you will be invited to the next step of the process.

Apply: Experienced Tour Leader / Tour Guide - UK & Ireland 2025
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