If you’re rapid thinking, possess great communication skills and thrive off high-pressured environments, a career in the leisure and travel could be for you.
Generating £100.8 billion revenue each year and employing over 2 million people across the UK, the Leisure and Travel industry is one that keeps on growing. With so many avenues to explore the sector is great for those with experience or people new to the working world wanting to try something new.
A career in the leisure and travel sector could see you work in a variety of settings beyond the airport. From hotels and cabin crew to personal training and lifeguarding, the possibilities are endless and offer high levels of job satisfaction – getting to see happy reactions from your customers every single day!
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Hear from David at MyGym in Stockport, sharing his career story about working in the Sport & Leisure Industry. David completed an NVQ Level 2 at Stockport College, as well as several other FA and UEFA qualifications, working in various sports coaching roles (including with our very own Stockport County FC!) before setting up his own business (another great example of Stockport’s entrepreneurial spirit!)
Find out what it takes to get started in the Sports & Leisure sectir, what a typical day for David now involves, the key skills required to succeed and what the best bits about the job are.
Labour Market Information
There’s no doubt that the travel and leisure sector suffered greatly at the beginning of the pandemic. With borders closed, airplanes empty and government lockdowns – the future of the sector was up in arms, specifically the travel department. However, as lockdowns have eased and plans put in place to prevent the industry suffering indefinitely, things are set to change with a positive outlook for the immediate and long-term.
That’s great news for Stockport residents looking to a career in the travel and tourism sectors. On the doorstep of Manchester Airport, the UK’s global gateway in the North, the easing of restrictions has sparked a revival in air travel with a whole host of service-based jobs on offer – from pilots and cabin crew, to baggage handlers and security services.
Looking beyond travel, Greater Manchester’s tourism sector is worth £7.9 billion, supports 94,000 jobs and attracts 119 million visitors per year. That’s plenty of reason to invest in developing a career in the sector, with jobs ranging from working in cinemas and museums, to hospitality and sports, to events and marketing.
Starting Salary
£11.44 per hour or £18,000
per annum
Typical Salary Range
£23,000 – £57,500+
per annum
Working Hours
37 to 39 hours per week, often including evenings and weekends