Rejoindre l'équipe Wee Ecosse

We are constantly on the lookout for talented french-speaking guides to join our team of freelance guides.

Are you based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness? We invite a all passionate guides-in-the-making to join us and share their talent and love of Scotland with us and our visitors.

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Key responsibilities

French-speaking guide

• Lead walking tours and be the face of Wee Eccosse  (tours vary between 2 to 4 hours for groups of between 1 and 20 people). 

• Have a keen interest in Edinburgh/Glasgow/Inverness and their surroundings. While training and content will be provided, your personal touch will make all the difference.

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Job details

The Essentials:

• Freelance position - paid on a monthly basis, depending on how many tours you undertake

• Tours will be allocated to our team of freelance guides on a first-come, first served basis.

• Compensation: £100 per 3-hour tour

• Fully adaptable around your existing commitments and schedule

• Paid mandatory training provided.

 

Perks & Growth Opportunities

• First aid training 

• Comprehensive guide training

• Scope to grow within the business

• Social events with the team

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Your profile

Essential qualities:

• Fluency in both French (oral and written) and English 

• UK work eligibility (please note that if you do not already have the right to work in the UK, we will NOT be able to work with you)

• Highly autonomous with a proactive attitude. 

• Comfortable in vocal communication, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience

• Experience in a client-facing role, preferably in tourism or hospitality

• Ability to connect with a diverse range of people

• Strong team spirit and collaborative skills

• Genuine interest in Scottish culture

• High environmental and situational awareness 

• Ability to commute to and from Edinburgh city centre

• A desire to work outdoors - this role involves walking outdoors for up to 8 hours a day

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Added advantages:

• Extensive Edinburgh/Glasgow/Inverness & Scotland knowledge

• Prior tour guiding experience

• Background in tourism or hospitality