Travel Consultant Apprenticeship
SEASIDE TRAVEL LTD
Durham (DH7 6JS)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 August 2026
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Summary
Turn your passion for travel into a career with Seaside Travel! We're looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Travel Consultant to join our friendly team. Full training will be provided as you learn about destinations, holidays and travel services while developing excellent customer service and sales skills in a supportive environment.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates - GOV.UK
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed
- Training course
- Travel consultant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00. Saturday, 09.00 - 15.00.
5 working days a week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy and friendly travel agency, learning all aspects of the travel industry.
- Work closely with experienced colleagues who will support and coach you as you develop your skills in customer service, sales, and administration.
- Learn how to respond to customer enquiries, research destinations, create holiday quotations, make bookings, process payments, and deliver outstanding customer service.
- Build your knowledge of a wide range of travel products and suppliers, developing strong relationships and staying up to date with the latest holiday offerings and promotions.
Where you'll work
29 Front Street
Sacriston
Durham
DH7 6JS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
A S TRAINING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
Training course
Travel consultant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Geography: Source and provide reliable and relevant geographical information that will help inform enquiries, support customers’ travel decisions and close sales
- Travel Information: Source and provide accurate and relevant travel information that will ensure customers have a positive travel experience
- Industry Practice: Carry out transactions, using a range of reservation and booking systems, according to standard industry practices and the procedures of the business, ensuring that customers are offered travel options that will meet their individual needs within agreed deadlines
- Travel Options: Source travel options, work with relevant industry suppliers and produce detailed itineraries that best meet customers’ needs
- Product and Service: Match customer needs to products and services and identify opportunities to upsell, suggest alternatives, introduce an enhanced competitive offer when appropriate and always aim to maximise profit when closing the sale
- Customer: Engage customers by building rapport and take opportunities to adapt communication styles to match their needs and deliver an enhanced service which encourages repeat business and consistently aims to exceed their expectations
- Legal and Compliance: Conduct the business transaction in compliance with travel industry regulations, approved codes of practice and business policy and continuously monitor the process to ensure accurate information and advice is given to customers
- Industry Technology: Use technology effectively and efficiently and input data accurately in accordance with business procedures
- Business: Actively support business performance by meeting agreed targets and providing travel solutions for customers varying needs and budgets in a way that is profitable to the business
- Sales: Achieve and exceed commercial targets by applying selling techniques that are appropriate to all customer types, take opportunities to maximise sales for example by selling promotions and preferred supplier programmes and maximise financial performance by upselling, cross-selling and calculating fares and refunds accurately
- Team and Personal Performance: Work constructively with team members to deliver travel plans and experiences that meet customer needs and recognise opportunities for self and team development to improve performance
- Communication: Select and use appropriate methods of communication including digital technologies according to the customer and the nature of the travel details being conveyed, ensuring quotes and prices are presented accurately
- Sustainability: Adapt working practices to minimise the negative effect on the environment
Training schedule
- 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 Level 3 Travel Consultant in a little over a 12-month period.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Geography
About this employer
Seaside Travel is an independent travel agency dedicated to helping customers create unforgettable holiday experiences. With a passion for travel and exceptional customer service, we offer expert advice on a wide range of destinations, holiday packages, cruises, city breaks, and tailor-made travel arrangements.
Our friendly and supportive team takes pride in building lasting relationships with customers, ensuring every trip is planned with care and attention to detail.
At Seaside Travel, we're committed to developing future talent and providing opportunities for apprentices to grow, learn, and build a successful career within the travel industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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. The next steps will be discussed in your 1-2-1's.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
A S TRAINING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
A S Training
info@as-training.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047996.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)