- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Hear and resolve
Tourist information centre assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Tourist information centre assistants give information to visitors about transport, tourist attractions and local services and activities.
Tourist information centre assistants typically work around 28 to 30 hours per week.
As a Tourist information centre assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 28,314 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Tourist information centre assistant
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30,452 GBP
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25,239 GBP
Average salary for part-time Tourist information centre assistant
Average salary for full-time Tourist information centre assistant
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8,621 GBP
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9,120 GBP
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7,984 GBP
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28,314 GBP
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25,239 GBP
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30,452 GBP
Salary over time for Tourist information centre assistant
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24,657 GBP
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23,856 GBP
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24,674 GBP
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25,552 GBP
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26,257 GBP
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26,956 GBP
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28,314 GBP
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28,141 GBP
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29,258 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Tourist information centre assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Tourist information centre assistant interview
Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
