Role
Love holidays? Want to earn money while studying?
We’re looking for motivated, travel-loving students to join The Getaway Collection – a fast-growing community of nearly 1400 Independent Travel Agents. This isn’t a traditional job and there are no fixed hours. It’s a flexible, self-employed opportunity that fits perfectly around lectures, part-time work and student life. You choose when, where and how much you work - all you need is a laptop, wifi and your passion for travel.
Please be aware that UK Visas and Immigration do not permit students on a Student Visa to be self-employed. Unfortunately, as this opportunity is a self-employed role, anyone on a student visa cannot apply.
Duties and responsibilities
As an Independent Travel Agent, you’ll help people plan and book their perfect holidays - from city breaks and group trips to bespoke adventures abroad.
You’ll have access to a huge network of trusted travel suppliers, meaning you can tailor every trip to suit your client’s style and budget.
This could be for you if you’re
• Looking for a flexible side hustle to fit around uni life
• Keen to gain business, sales or marketing experience in a global industry
• Excited to learn new skills and be your own boss
Skills and experience
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and ability to work independently
• Great communication and organisation skills
• A proactive approach to generating your own leads and clients – through your friends and family, social media etc
• A genuine love of travel
• No experience needed – full training provided
Location
Home Based
Benefits
• Work remotely from home, your favourite cafe or even while travelling
• Set your own hours - work as little or as much as you like
• Earn commission (8-20%) on every booking you make – there are no earning limits (this is not a salaried role)
• Low start-up cost with full training and ABTA and ATOL certification included – the gold standard in the UK travel industry
• Ongoing support and marketing materials to help you grow
• A proven system you just need to follow
• Exclusive travel discounts for your own holidays
• Become part of friendly community of travel-lovers all building their own businesses
Additional information
• This is a self-employed opportunity, not a standard part time job with a salary. You’ll earn commission based income on every booking you make - the more bookings you make, the more you earn.
• To get started with your travel business, there’s a one off set up cost of £142, which gives you access to full training, your own travel booking system, and ABTA & ATOL certification (so you’re officially recognised in the travel industry).
• After that, it’s just £32 per month to retain access to the system and access ongoing training, tools and support.
• There’s no contract or tie-in - you can cancel anytime, and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you decide it’s not for you.
How to apply
Please note this opportunity is open to anyone, you do not need to be a student to apply.
To express your interest and apply, please click on the link below, fill in your details and submit the application form.
Please be aware that UK Visas and Immigration do not permit students on a Student Visa to be self-employed. Unfortunately, as this opportunity is a self-employed role, anyone on a student visa cannot apply.