The Role
Assist Trip Leaders with trip coordination, logistics management, participant safety, and customer support during group trips.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you a proactive and reliable individual who enjoys working with people? We’re looking for someone to join our team as Trip Support, assisting our Trip Leaders in ensuring the smooth running of group trips. This flexible, ad hoc role is perfect for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, a willingness to help, and the ability to complete various tasks. As Trip Support, you will play a key role in making group trips successful and enjoyable. You’ll assist the Trip Leader in coordinating activities, managing logistics, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, help handle any unexpected challenges and ensure everything runs according to plan. While previous experience in a support or customer-facing role is helpful, it’s not essential. Strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a willingness to work flexibly are the most important qualities we’re looking for. Basic knowledge of first aid and safety procedures is a bonus, but not required. This is an ad hoc position, offering flexible hours based on trip schedules. It’s an ideal role for someone who enjoys contributing to successful group experiences. We have a variety of trips that run in the week, weekend and evenings.
Contract: Casual Claims
Salary: £12.83 p/h + £1.55p/h holiday allowance
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 8th June 2026
Start Date: Monday 3rd August 2026
Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.
Contract: Casual Claims
Salary: £12.83 p/h + £1.55p/h holiday allowance
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 8th June 2026
Start Date: Monday 3rd August 2026
Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.
The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Trip Leader in coordinating and managing trips
Provide administrative and logistical support when required
Help ensure the safety and well-being of trip participants
Aid in handling emergencies or unforeseen issues during the trip
Act as a point of contact for participants, answering questions and offering guidance
Support with transportation arrangements, meal organisation, and activity coordination
Assist in monitoring the schedule and keeping participants informed of any changes
Collect feedback and assist with post-trip evaluations.
Provide administrative and logistical support when required
Help ensure the safety and well-being of trip participants
Aid in handling emergencies or unforeseen issues during the trip
Act as a point of contact for participants, answering questions and offering guidance
Support with transportation arrangements, meal organisation, and activity coordination
Assist in monitoring the schedule and keeping participants informed of any changes
Collect feedback and assist with post-trip evaluations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Reliability and Proactivity: A dependable individual who takes initiative and is willing to assist with a variety of tasks to ensure trips run smoothly
Strong Communication Skills: Confident and clear when interacting with participants, answering questions, and providing guidance.
Organisational Ability: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage schedules, logistics, and unforeseen challenges effectively
Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working on an ad hoc basis, often with short notice, and able to adjust to the dynamic nature of trips
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly and approachable, capable of fostering a positive experience for participants and supporting Trip Leaders.
Strong Communication Skills: Confident and clear when interacting with participants, answering questions, and providing guidance.
Organisational Ability: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage schedules, logistics, and unforeseen challenges effectively
Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working on an ad hoc basis, often with short notice, and able to adjust to the dynamic nature of trips
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly and approachable, capable of fostering a positive experience for participants and supporting Trip Leaders.
Workplace Benefits
Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
Eyecare Scheme
Cycle2Work Scheme
Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
Free Flu Jabs
Free Hot Drinks for Staff
Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff
Access to College Library
Free College WiFi
Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support.
Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
Occupational Sick Pay
Enhanced Family Leave
Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
Eyecare Scheme
Cycle2Work Scheme
Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
Free Flu Jabs
Free Hot Drinks for Staff
Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff
Access to College Library
Free College WiFi
Compassionate Leave - up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
Counselling Service - Access to qualified therapy-based support.
Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
Occupational Sick Pay
Enhanced Family Leave
About
We are a sixth form college based in Hampshire. We offer A-Levels and vocational courses across an extensive curriculum that will help you reach your full potential!Itchen Sixth Form College is a 110 year old state-inspected and state-funded college. We specialise in preparing 16-19 year olds for university study.
Skills Required
- Proactive and reliable individual
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to short notice work
- Basic knowledge of first aid and safety procedures
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What We Do
Itchen Sixth Form College is a further education institution located in Bitterne, Southampton. We have a small community of 1400 students, ensuring that every student feels valued by our committed teaching and support staff. Itchen offers a wide range of qualifications, including A Levels and vocational. We also have three specialist academies: our highly successful Academy of Sport, our Creative Arts Academy and High Performance Academy. We also have an International department as well as qualifications for adult learners looking to improve their skills.
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