About
Applications for this role are now closed.
Employer description
Be Yourself… Be Unique! TUI’s more than a brand, it’s who we are. Trusted – Unique – Inspiring. We’re the leading tourism business with diverse customers and over 67,000 employees.
Together, we embrace different continents and cultures. We believe travel broadens the mind. Just like our customers, we’re on a journey - of development towards a more digital, connected and integrated future - but we haven’t arrived there yet. We believe that differences drive innovation and we’re encouraging an environment where diverse talent thrives.
Inclusion is fundamental to everything that we achieve and it’s our unique colleagues that will shape the future of travel. The TUI Group includes over 400 owned hotels, 16 cruise ships, a digital platform for more than 160,000 tours, activities and experiences, strong tour operators, 1,200 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 130 aircraft, and destination services in all major holiday countries around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 21 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions. A key feature of our corporate culture is our global responsibility for economic, environmental and social sustainability. This is reflected in more than 20 years of commitment to sustainable tourism. In 2022 financial year the TUI Group with a headcount of around 60,000 recorded turnover of about €16,5bn and an operating result of €409m. The TUI Group’s share is listed in the FTSE 250 index, in the Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and regulated Market of the Hanover Stock Exchange.
As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make reasonable adjustments to assist in the interview process.
Applications are open to all sectors of the community
Main description
Joining TUI Retail as an apprentice provides valuable insight into the world of travel. Our two-year apprenticeship scheme is structured to help you to put customers at the heart of our business by creating unforgettable holiday experiences that make us the best-loved holiday company.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Use your personality to inspire and respect your customers and colleagues whilst sharing a great amount of fun
Technology is evolving every day, so is TUI. By providing you with the best tools you’ll gain knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently understand our customers and adapt your style to help answer questions, bring holidays to life and improve customer loyalty
If things don’t go to plan, your support network will help you to investigate and resolve any question or complaint
You’ll embrace change and rise to the challenges of a customer focused role
Your drive to achieve will lead you to exceed your sales and service objectives; in retail we call it ‘Smashing your Targets’
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TUI UK LIMITED
Your training course
Travel consultant (level 3) Equal to A level
Your training plan
You’ll be assigned a Learning Coach who will guide you for the duration of the scheme with the aim of you achieving a Level 3 Travel Consultant qualification
20 percent of your working week will be set aside for you to work through the standards on your online learning platform, complete practical or written assessments and update your portfolio of work evidence
As part of this, you may also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required (e.g., if you don't have GCSE Grade 4/C or above
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Not applicable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Other information
Shop Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 09:30-17:30 / Fri 10:00-17:30 / Sun 10:00-16:00
Things to consider
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Future prospects
Our apprenticeships offer a great route into a varied and exciting career with TUI
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 24/12/2024
Salary
£10,824 a year
Location
This job is located in Braintree, Essex
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
