Important Application Information
As Britain's largest provider of activity courses for children we need teams of vibrant energetic people to work at our centres in the UK, France and Spain.
We are looking for people who want more from life than the standard 9-5. By applying to PGL you are taking your first step towards joining over 2,500 other people who believe life is for living...to the full!
In addition to a weekly wage, food and accommodation we offer you:
- A fun, friendly, informal lifestyle - a million miles from the rat-race
- The chance to meet people from all walks of life from around the world
- Valuable experience
- An extensive range of training opportunities
- Nationally recognised qualifications
- Career development opportunities
- Paid holiday
- Discounts on PGL holidays and courses
To apply for work at PGL you must be at least 16 years of age, however, if you wish to live residentially, you must be aged 18 by the start of your contract. Applications will only be considered from those legally entitled to work in the UK.
Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions page before applying as you may find the answers to any queries you might have there.
If you are applying from outside the EU, you may find our Information for non-EU Residents Page useful.
Don't forget to read our Top Tips for Applying and remember to include your additional documentation (NGB certificates; proof of legal entitlement to work in the UK etc).
How To Apply
In order to assess your application, you must include as much information as possible. Please take the time to complete all sections in full. You must include the contact details for three references in order for us to process your application. These must not be friends or family members.
The Online Application will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and does not require you to download or install any programmes or files. After launching the online form, you can disconnect from the internet and complete the form. You will need to re-connect to the internet before submitting the form.
In order to complete the form you will need the following information to hand:
- Which position(s) you would like to apply for
- Your education history and qualifications
- Your employment history
- Information about your skills, qualifications and positions of responsibility
- Contact details for three referees to support your application
- Your National Insurance number (if you are a UK resident)
- Your National Governing Body certificates plus your log/membership numbers
Please note: You need to send photocopies of the qualifications you list on your application to the PGL Recruitment Team.
You must provide us with three references in order for us to process your application.
To work at PGL you must receive satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. PGL covers the cost of this. You will receive further information about this check if your application is successful.
What Happens When We Receive Your Application Form?
If you then wish to check the status of your application, you can also do so on-line with our PGL Application checker (you will need your PGL Personnel Reference Number)
If we like what we read on your application form we will contact you and your referees.
Providing your references are satisfactory and we are able to match your skills, experience and dates when you are available with a vacancy, you will be offered a job.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants able to start work before May 2008.
Further Information
If you have any specific questions about your application please call 0870 401 4411 (or +44 1989 767833 from outside the UK) to speak to a Recruitment Officer.
Note: It is not possible to attach any documents, such as a C.V, to the on-line application. Any documents or CV's should be forwarded to the PGL Recruitment Team separately by post or as an email attachment, however it is not essential as our application form gives you plenty of chance to outline all of your experience. Any correspondence should include your name and reference number on each page of additional documentation you send in.
Please post any documents relating to your application to:
PGL Recruitment Team
PGL Travel Ltd
Alton Court
Penyard Lane
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5GL
UK
Or scan and email your supporting documents to: recruitment@pgl.co.uk
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