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Our purpose is to drive a thriving tourism industry, creating economic prosperity across Britain. VisitBritain is active in 21 global markets, a network that enables us to build strong relationships, understand our customers and promote Britain effectively. Alongside this, VisitEngland continues to strengthen English tourism by leading and enabling a sustainable and resilient visitor economy.
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“I wanted to work for a global company to give me the opportunity of being exposed to multiple areas of the business as well as people and cultures. Working at VisitBritain has broadened my perspectives, and in turn enhanced my professional capabilities which has added value to the organisation.
“There is flexibility, as my agenda could cover calls with Asia in the morning and webinars in the USA in the evening, which has led to a happier, healthier work-life balance. I have also expanded my knowledge of global markets and learnt best practices relating to policies and strategies.”
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“Working at VisitBritain is inspiring, energising and educational and you get to meet some of the nicest, most professional people around.”
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“My colleagues in London and in my region have always made me feel part of the team. We are so diverse, dynamic and delightful, and I am so proud to work alongside people who share my love for Britain.”
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“As a PR professional I worked in different areas of the tourism industry before I joined VisitBritain. One of the best things about working for an international company is the number of colleagues you meet from all around the globe. From Australia to Canada, to India and Brazil, we all work together to spread awareness of Britain.”
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What we offer: visitbritain/visitengland’s employee benefits.
Our employees are entitled to multiple benefits, subject to local legislation and regional reviews (please check the vacancy notice for details). The following benefits are applicable to our UK employees:
- Flexible working: we work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations about flexible working from day one.
- Annual leave: you will have 25 days of annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus an additional 2.5 ‘privilege days’ each year.
- Generous pension: we have a defined contribution pension scheme, with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of your annual salary.
- Enhanced parental and family leave policies: we provide enhanced family leave, offering up to 23 weeks of paid leave for maternity and adoption for eligible employees.
- Commitment to learning: we encourage and support development and learning, and offer on-the-job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of five days per year for employees to focus on their learning.
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- Staff discounts on the VisitBritain Shop .
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We assess each applicant impartially. We recruit candidates on merit through fair and open competition. Our recruitment is:
- Fair : we use reasonable endeavours to ensure there is no known or intentional bias in the recruitment process.
- Open : our roles are advertised both internally and externally.
- Based on merit : we select candidates based on their suitability against the essential criteria of the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We celebrate all identities, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in a culture where they are heard, respected and valued.
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Always review the job description before applying, and use the personal statement section to highlight how your qualifications, skills and experience match the requirements.
What should I expect after applying?
Your application will be evaluated against the job description and person specification.
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. For some roles, two rounds of interviews will be required. Our interviews are competency-based, designed to eliminate unconscious bias and involve two or more team members on the panel.
Successful candidates will receive a verbal offer, followed by a confirmation email and an official offer and contract of employment.
Once the employment contract is signed, we will contact your referees and undertake relevant safety and security checks.
Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to provide feedback to those who progress to the interview stage. You can request this by writing to [email protected] .
For information on how we are GDPR-compliant and manage your data, please see our Privacy Policy .
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We are sorry to hear that you have decided to make a complaint about our Recruitment and Selection process.
If you feel that your application has not been treated fairly you must submit a complaint in writing to [email protected] within three months from the date you receive the outcome of your application.
When sending your complaint, you must state the vacancy name and ID and explain the reasons for the complaint, providing evidence where possible.
Upon receiving your complaint, our Recruitment Business Partner will conduct an independent investigation and provide a written response to the complaint within 28 working days. If the deadline of 28 days cannot be met, you will be contacted and provided with a reason for the delay.
Potential outcomes from the investigation can be one or more of the following but not limited to:
- Complainant would be provided with detailed feedback answering their concerns;
- If training issues are identified within the recruitment and selection process, they will be actioned.
If you are dissatisfied with the response you receive from our Recruitment Business Partner, you can take it further by emailing [email protected] within four weeks of receiving the response. Our Legal Team will confirm receipt of your complaint within five working days and investigate further.
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