WANTED: GODPARENTS FOR NEW TUI RIVER CRUISE SHIPS

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF GODPARENTS FOR OUR NEW RIVER CRUISE SHIPS

We are seeking two Godparents to bring good luck and protection to the TUI Isla and TUI Maya river cruise ships. They will work with the TUI River Cruises team to provide expert opinion and counsel on the exploration credentials of a TUI River Cruise, particularly regarding the brands excursion programme.

They will also support the TUI River Cruise team by attending the exclusive launch ceremony in March 2020 and carry out ‘river testing’ on selected itineraries later in the year.

The Godparent role is an honorary position and the title is for life, with special duties and responsibilities during the ship launch year (2020). Duties in subsequent years will be agreed on a year by year basis.

This is the first time TUI has ever recruited for this unique honorary role outside of the organisation. Godparents are an ancient maritime tradition and have qualities that align with the spirit of the ships they will be representing. In this case we are seeking a spirit of exploration and discovery.

Our Godparents will be joining an illustrious and exclusive circle. Within the ocean cruise industry, high profile Godparents include The Duchess of Cambridge, Dame Helen Mirren and US singer Kelly Clarkson.

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

Home based with European travel on some of the following waterways - Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main and Dutch and Belgian waterways

BUSINESS SECTOR

TUI River Cruises

FUNCTION

Cruise

CONTRACT TYPE

Lifetime tenure; non salaried, honorary position, with travel expenses covered

START DATE

March 2020. Candidates MUST be available to travel to Amsterdam 23-25th March 2020

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a TUI River Cruises Godparent your passion for exploration will help deliver the best TUI River Cruise experience to appeal to both existing and new audiences by tapping into their explorer mindset.

  • Attendance at the exclusive TUI River Cruise launch event from 23rd – 25th March 2020 in Amsterdam, travel and ship accommodation included for you and a guest (expenses also provided for the purchase of appropriate attire)
  • Officially christening the river ship with the Captains at the launch event, feature in event photography and on TUI social media channels
  • Be an ambassador and advocate for the TUI River Cruises brand
  • ‘River test’ two additional river cruise itineraries in 2020 providing constructive feedback to the business and making recommendations for ‘Godparent approved’ excursions which will be shared with customers
  • Work in collaboration with other Godparents
  • Be on hand and ready to support should the business call for your exploring counsel

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please contact pressofficeuk@tui.co.uk

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • An insatiable desire to explore – whether that’s reading about destinations, scouring markets or travelling to new destinations and discovering new sights
  • An explorer’s mind-set, age is no obstacle – we are looking for curiosity and an appetite to discover new things
  • An appreciation of waterways would be an advantage (but is not essential)
  • Somebody comfortable and confident being the star of the TUI River Cruises launch event and happy and willing to be on camera
  • Individuals willing and able to test two river cruise itineraries between May & September 2020 and provide recommendations to our river cruise customers

KEY DATES TO NOTE

  • Entries will be accepted up to 11:59pm GMT on Monday 24th February 2020
  • Applications will be shortlisted after Monday 24th February 2020
  • A shortlist of candidates will be notified via phone call on Wednesday 26th February 2020 to arrange a Skype/video conference interview on Thursday 27th or Friday 28th February 2020
  • Selected candidates must be able to travel between 23rd and 25th March 2020
  • Successful candidates will be required to ‘river test’ two further itineraries later in the year, dates to be agreed by TUI River Cruises

APPLY TO BECOME A GODPARENT

  • This role is open to anyone resident in the UK or the Channel Islands, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older
  • Employees and immediate family (defined as parents, children, siblings, spouse and life partners) of the Promoter or its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotion agencies are not eligible to enter
  • Internet access is required to participate. To apply, complete the application form telling us why you’d be perfect for the role, if successful, you will be invited to interview
  • Applications on behalf of others will be accepted with the permission of the person the application is for
  • Selected candidates must be able to travel between 23rd and 25th March 2020 inclusive and must have passports valid for travel on these dates and six months after
  • For full T&C’s click here

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