To help you transition into the role, new starters will receive a commission accelerator of up to £1,500, paid over their first six months, providing additional support while they develop their pipeline and market knowledge.
Year 1 OTE: £30,000
Year 2 OTE: £50,000–£70,000
Year 3 OTE: £80,000–£100,000
Are you a recent graduate or already thriving in a sales role, with a natural drive for success? This Account Executive opportunity sits within Navis Consulting, STR Group’s specialist maritime brand where you will work on an exciting international cruise desk. You’ll connect talented maritime professionals with leading cruise businesses and projects around the world, developing specialist market knowledge and building relationships across a truly global industry. At STR Group, recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about delivering consultancy services, creating business solutions and making a tangible impact for clients.
From your very first day, you’ll join our award-winning Training Academy, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to identify opportunities, advise clients, build lasting relationships and develop a successful recruitment career. Working across international markets and multiple time zones, you’ll become a trusted recruitment partner to candidates and clients within the cruise sector. You’ll build a strong professional network, develop your own specialist market and work towards managing complex, high-value recruitment assignments.
Working at STR
STR Group is an international workforce and project solutions consultancy specialising in high-tech facilities, life sciences, engineering and technology, marine and automation. Since our inception in 2000, we have continued to evolve alongside our clients and the STEM industries we support. Our approach begins with understanding what a client is trying to achieve. We diagnose the challenge, evaluate the available options and design a solution aligned with the client’s commercial and operational objectives
What will you be doing?
Networking across different platforms to build an international pool of specialist cruise and maritime candidates.
Building and developing excellent, long-term relationships with candidates.
Developing your knowledge of the international cruise market and becoming a trusted sector specialist.
Writing, advertising and marketing vacancies through a variety of channels.
Supporting clients with their recruitment needs and helping to identify new business opportunities.
Working towards personalised KPIs and financial targets.
Taking control of your earning potential and career progression.
What are we offering you?
Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
Uncapped commission of up to 30%
Award-winning, ongoing learning and development delivered by dedicated in-house experts
Flexible and hybrid working following completion of the Training Academy, subject to maintaining performance targets
A 3pm finish every Friday
Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
Daily breakfast provided
Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
Quarterly Directors’ Lunches Michelin recommended restaurants
An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board
Training Academy graduation celebration
Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Your birthday off
Drinks fridge
Free on-site parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to build a highly rewarding career while developing genuine expertise in specialist global markets. STR is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Apply today and begin your career with STR Group.
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Undertaking day-to-day jobs for maintaining a salon
Gaining valuable on the job learning from colleagues and peers
Greeting clients, taking bookings and managing appointments
30 paid hours a week employment
Training:
You will undertake training at least one day a week in your salon with a qualified hairdressing tutor and assessor. You will be working towards completing a Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals - Hairdressing qualification
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Training Outcome:There are many employment opportunities and career progression routes for a qualified hairdresser. You may wish to continue working in your chosen salon, widening your experience. You could use your qualification to open your own salon. You could even take this qualification abroad with you, working in a salon abroad or on cruise ships. There are many options and career progression will be widely discussed with you during your apprenticeship. Employer Description:We are an established hairdressing salon on the busy high street in Norwich City Centre. We are the leader of walk in appointments, and our passion is making every client feel amazing.Working Hours :16 hours a week paid employment. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments.
Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
Offering clients refreshments.
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons.
You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).Training Outcome:
This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a teaching qualification.
Employer Description:The original Peter Marcus salon, the 30 year+ established and award-winning outlet offers a full-service. We have a fantastic team of experienced directors, stylists and colourists. Whether it’s a blow-dry for a special occasion, a cut, highlights, balayage, a full colour, a re-style or a treatment, you’re in capable hands with the Peter Marcus Peter Street team.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Initiative....Read more...
The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:
Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments.
Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
Offering clients refreshments.
Training:You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).
Our academy – with 4 floors of salons and learning zones – is the ideal environment to learn hairdressing and barbering; you will attend one day per week on day release from your employer. We only work on live models for training and assessments purposes, giving you real life salon experience.Training Outcome:
This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
Progression on to a teaching qualification.
Employer Description:A vibrant and friendly salon located in Urmston, JW Hairdressing is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.Working Hours :One 7-hour day in college, with 2 days off (the role includes weekend work). Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: None....Read more...
Support a variety of marketing activities designed to increase brand awareness and promote the company.
Work in a fast-paced environment, assisting with digital, social media and print marketing while collaborating with the wider team to deliver successful campaigns and achieve departmental goals.
Dedicate one day each week to completing coursework and assignments, with regular support and monthly reviews from your assessor to keep your learning on track.
Gain hands-on experience with the Epping Travel & Cruises team, creating blog content, building email campaigns, updating website pages, managing social media platforms and supporting a range of exciting marketing projects.
Training:
This apprenticeship forms part of a formal qualification, on successful completion you will achieve a level 3 Content Creator qualification that will be added to your digital achievement record
Working with our chosen training provider you will be assigned a specialist content creator assessor who be working closely with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you have a robust, enjoyable, and enriching journey
Training will be carried out online / face to face both individually and as part of a classroom, to ensure you have an enhanced experience
You will be assigned 6 hours a week in the workplace to spend towards your qualification with full support from your Manager and Assessor
Learning firsthand from specialist and peers you can become a fully fledge Content Creator
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to complete a further qualification that will enhance your skill set. Next steps will be discussed in your 1-2-1's.Employer Description:Epping Travel & Cruises Ltd is an award-winning independent travel agency specialising in cruises, luxury holidays, tailor-made itineraries, ski holidays and worldwide travel. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, our knowledgeable and passionate team is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable travel experiences for our clients.
As specialists in both popular and bespoke travel, we work with all major cruise lines and leading tour operators, offering expert advice and personalised holiday planning. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our customers through professionalism, attention to detail and a genuine passion for travel.Working Hours :Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 16.00.
5 working days a week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Geography....Read more...
This apprenticeship opportunity will allow you to have first-hand experience in a busy award-winning travel agency surrounded by travel professionals supported by their sister travel store Adore Travel and Cruises you will:
Meet and greet new and existing customers in store, providing a professional warm welcome
Handling holiday enquiries, face to face, over the phone and email
Training and development - this may also include exciting opportunities to attend industry events in the UK and overseas
Research and explore holiday enquiries using online platforms, reservation agents and email
Booking clients holidays, providing first class service end to end using learnt top class selling skills
Administration in all areas relating to travel
Providing excellent customer service
Working towards store targets and individual targets set out
Training:
This apprenticeship forms part of a formal qualification; on successful completion you will achieve a level 3 Travel Consultant qualification that will be added to your digital achievement record
Working with our chosen training provider you will be assigned a specialist Travel Assessor who will be working closely with you throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you have a robust, enjoyable, and enriching journey
Training will be carried out online/face to face, both individually and as part of a classroom, to ensure you have an enhanced experience. You will be assigned 6 hours a week in the workplace to spend towards your qualification with full support from your manager and assessor
Learning first hand from training specialists and peers you can become a fully-fledged Travel Consultant in little over a 12-month period
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the Travel Consultant Level 3 apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to complete a further qualification that will enhance your skill set. Next steps will be discussed in your 1-2-1's.Employer Description:Epping Travel & Cruises Ltd is an award-winning independent travel agency specialising in cruises, luxury holidays, tailor-made itineraries, ski holidays and worldwide travel. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, our knowledgeable and passionate team is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable travel experiences for our clients.
As specialists in both popular and bespoke travel, we work with all major cruise lines and leading tour operators, offering expert advice and personalised holiday planning. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our customers through professionalism, attention to detail and a genuine passion for travel.Working Hours :Monday - Sunday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
5 Working days a week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Geography....Read more...
No previous experience in the travel industry is required. We’re looking for someone who is organised, friendly and reliable with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing their career.
During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
Business administration and office procedures.
Communicating professionally with customers, travel agents and colleagues.
Using computer systems and Microsoft Office.
Using a reservations and booking system.
Managing information and keeping accurate records.
Handling customer enquiries by telephone and email.
Managing your workload and prioritising different tasks.
Producing and following up quotations.
Processing bookings and checking information is accurate.
Understanding prices, payments and other financial information.
Providing excellent customer service.
Working as part of a busy team.
Understanding how a tour operator operates.
Learning about travel products, destinations and holidays.
Understanding how sales and customer service contribute to the success of a business.
There may be opportunities to attend travel events, trade shows or consumer events to represent Fred. Holidays and learn more about the travel industry. Occasional travel or overnight stays may be required, with appropriate notice provided.Training:This is an Apprenticeship; the successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administration qualification which has an estimated course duration of 18 months. This will be a work-based Apprenticeship, therefore there will be no requirement for a day release to college.
You will have an allocated Assessor from an Apprenticeship training provider who will visit you in the workplace and provide 1-2-1 training, support, and guidance throughout the course. You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an award-winning cruise and travel brand.
With structured learning and support throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop practical skills in business administration, sales, customer service, communication, organisation and using business systems. You'll gain valuable experience in a busy workplace while building a strong foundation for your future career in business administration.Training Outcome:After successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, there could be the opportunity for this position to develop into a permanent position in the team. Employer Description:Fred. Holidays is a tailor-made tour operator specialising in a range of holidays, including European holidays, rail journeys, ocean cruises and river cruises.
Our specialist team creates holidays around each customer's individual requirements. This can include choosing hotels and destinations, arranging UK departure points, adding activities and creating holidays that visit more than one destination.
We work with both travel agents and customers directly, providing a personal service and helping customers create holidays that are right for them.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm or 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Saturday (on a rota) 9.00am - 5.00pm.
If working a Saturday shift you will have a day off during the week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
Use your personality to inspire and respect your customers and colleagues whilst sharing a great amount of fun
Technology is evolving every day, and 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 questions or complaints
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:Travel Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
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 per cent 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 or equivalents)
Training Outcome:Our apprenticeships offer a great route into a varied and exciting career with TUI.Employer Description:Be Yourself… 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 60,000 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 communityWorking Hours :Flexibility to work variable shift patterns each week, which include evenings and weekends in line with customer demand. Shift patterns are normally shared 4 weeks in advance. Days and hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
