Jobs

Enjoy Travel? Enjoy Sport? We Should Talk!

Welcome to Teamlink Sports Tours' recruitment portal. Our company provides several full-time, part-time and seasonal appointments alongside our hugely successful Gap Year Programme.

Current Vacancies

Sales Coordinator: Teamlink are currently seeking a full time Sales Coordinator to expand our dynamic Sales and Marketing team. The successful candidate would be in a target driven role selling a portfolio of events and tailor made sports tour products. For more details download the Job Description or contact recruitment@teamlink.co.uk for further information. Closing Date 17th September 2010.

Teamlink welcome University students seeking business based voluntary work experience during the summer and other holiday periods. Placements will cover a variety of responsibilities and the duration is flexible. Please contact us at recruitment@teamlink.co.uk for more details and to submit your CV.

Gap Year Placements

Each season we work in tandem with numerous UK universities to offer GAP YEAR PLACEMENTS to students on sandwich year courses. If you are required to complete a year/period in industry and like the idea of working within the sports travel and events world then email your CV to recruitment@teamlink.co.uk. Assessment days for the 2011/2012 academic year will be held May 2011. Download this article to find out how the Teamlink Placement opportunities are viewed in the local media.

Gap Year Student Profiles

Sarah Lake - Tourism Management, Sheffield Hallam University

When I was looking for a placement I wanted something that would not only benefit my University degree and future career but something that I had a keen interest in. As a sports fan and hockey player Teamlink Sports Tours ticked both of these boxes! Having not worked in an office environment before I was nervous and unsure of what to expect, but I was made to feel very welcome and part of a team right from the start.

My role at Teamlink was working within the Operations Department on short haul tours to southern Europe/Mediterranean arranging all aspects of team tours including accommodation, fixtures and excursions. I work closely on a daily basis with the Tour Leaders and suppliers to provide teams a successful sports tour. I was also lucky enough to work on events including the 2010 Malta Marathon and Strawberries Easter Hockey Tournament.

The experience I have gained from this role at Teamlink is so much more than I ever expected and I look forward to developing these skills into my final year at University.

Georgina Morgan - BA Hons Events Management, Leeds Metropolitan University (UK Centre for Events Management):

"My time at Teamlink Sport Tours has given me masses of valuable experience for me to take back to university and apply to my studies in Events Management. My position as Event Coordinator meant I was able to see each event through from start to finish and adopt a hands on role within the Events Team. The opportunities at Teamlink are endless and I even had the chance to expand my placement to work within the Marketing Department.

My duties and responsibilities changed throughout the year which meant I was never bored and I was challenged every day. I have no doubt that my time at Teamlink will help me to further education and I now have a clear idea on my intended career path. Teamlink is a young friendly company, and has given me the chance to work abroad in a fun yet hard working environment; I’d recommend it to anyone!"

Rebecca Gentle - Bsc Sport and Leisure Management, Loughborough University:

"My placement at Teamlink Sports Tours has definitely been a useful part of my learning process, and I think that I will re-enter University as a more confident and capable person. I have learnt a tremendous amount in my year in industry, not only about a working office environment, but also about the travel world. I also have a good understanding of working life, and my expectations for my final year of study have increased as a result of this

Teamlink provided me with a very valuable placement, which I am grateful for as it gave me the opportunity to explore the contribution of management in relation to my education. The fact that I worked for an SME was beneficial as I was able to gain an overview of how the whole business operates, rather than how one aspect of a larger corporation works. I certainly felt an integral part of the company. I also feel that it will stand me in good stead for my working career beyond University."

Glenn McCormack – BBS Event Management, Dundalk Institute of Technology, IRELAND:

"I applied for a position at Teamlink Sports Tours with an aim of achieving Event Management experience to be proud of, and that is exactly what I have gained through my placement. My involvement in almost all aspects of the organisation and management of CalellaFest this year has significantly developed my Event Management skills and abilities. I was given a wide range of responsibilities and duties which varied greatly throughout the year, and made the placement interesting.

Working for Teamlink also provided me with the opportunity to travel to other European destinations including France and Holland which has contributed to an overall positive experience. There is a great team in place here, and I look forward to hopefully working with them again in some capacity at CalellaFest 2010."

Mary-Ellen Diamond– BBS Event Management, Dundalk Institute of Technology, IRELAND:

“Not only have I had the chance to work in the Events Division but I also had the opportunity to explore various skills of mine through working in the Operations Team. Being able to not only work on CalellaFest, a huge event, but also on the tailor made tours which I saw as individual “mini – events” coming from an Event background I thrived on this. Thanks to Teamlink Sports Tours for my wonderful experience and providing me with the chance to travel also!”

Jonathan Shaw - BA Business Management, Staffordshire University:

"I have always had a passion to travel and sample different cultures. This, plus my love of sport, are the reasons I applied for the Gap Year Position at Teamlink. I primarily worked with junior school groups and given responsibilities and duties from dealing with clients to booking flights for large groups. Everyday is different and new challenges are taken on and overcome on a daily basis.

I have had the opportunity to visit Holland, France, Belgium and Italy and it was great to see tours that you have organised actually take place. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Teamlink Sports Tours and especially working within the junior groups; the team gave me excellent support and training."