Why Choose PGL?
We appreciate that making up your mind up about the next stage in your career path can be daunting. To help you make a decision, we've compiled the following Top Ten reasons why we think PGL could be the right employment choice for you!
1 - Career Progression Opportunities
We are continuing to grow, offering more activities and products each year which means more and more opportunities to our staff team every year. Each year, more than 250 people are employed in a senior role with us and we have three times more PGL Apprenticeship opportunities than any other company in our industry.
We enrol staff of all ages onto Apprenticeship programmes and will fund those not eligible for government funding due to age, nationality or holding a university degree. You can also re-apply to work for subsequent seasons with us for as many years as you like.
2 - No Qualifications? No Worries!
For many of our job roles, we require no previous qualifications. We want your application to show us that you’re motivated, responsible, willing to learn and can relate to young people. If you bring this to PGL, we can provide you with the skills, training, confidence and support to grow in your new job role as well as access to a wealth of nationally-recognised qualifications
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3 - Be Rewarded for your Progression
All new members of staff with no or limited previous relevant experience will join our PGL Apprenticeship programme to give you the skills, expertise and confidence to make sure you’re happy in your job role. At the end of this 34 week programme (which can be 52 weeks with some employers) it’s possible to move straight onto our qualified staff wage meaning you could be earning a gross wage of up to £1,021 gross per month by the end of your first season with us, in addition to our full range of employee total reward benefits.
4 - Our 28 Fantastic Locations
With 28 locations across the UK, France and Spain, PGL can offer more locations than any other employer in our field, with longer seasons, meaning greater career progression opportunities for our staff. You’ll find PGL centres operating in beach-side locations, converted country houses, châteaux and former holiday parks. Our centres offer a great base from which to explore during your free time: think white water paddling, climbing, heading into the bright lights of London or Paris or simply lazing on the beach.
5 - Be Part of a Winning Team
We’re the UK’s leading provider of school trips and children’s adventure holidays. Now is an exciting time to join PGL: we’re offering new products to more guests each year and are expanding our product offering to ensure we extend our lead at the forefront of the UK’s educational and activity course providers. PGL is owned by Cox and Kings Ltd, one of the oldest and most recognised travel operators in the world. PGL, together with NST, EST, Studylink and Meininger, collectively form their very successful Education Division.
Our parent company also owns Explore Worldwide, Regal Dive, Superbreak, Eurocamp and Keycamp as well as many other well-known brands in the travel sector.
6 - Receive the PGL Total Reward Package
Working for PGL, you’ll receive an-industry competitive wage, three meals a day (including on your day off) and the option to live on-site with council tax and all utilities bills covered by us. You’ll gain access to training and qualification opportunities that can save you £100s. We also provide our staff with a stylish, durable uniform free of charge with no bond required, unlike many seasonal employers. Plus if you’re working in France or Spain, we provide insurance as well as free transport to resort from a UK pick up point.
Find out more about the PGL Total Reward Package, including wages>
7 - Take a Valuable Reference with You
We want to recognise our staff for the hard work given during their time at PGL so are happy to offer a full professional reference on completion of your contract. We’ve increasingly found that many employers simply offer confirmation that an individual was employed during certain dates, rather than a full reference and we don’t think that’s very fair, given the hard work our staff team do!
8 - Gain Great Experience for your CV
Many employers look for evidence of initiative, independence, resourcefulness, team-working and confidence on the CVs of their future employees. These are all transferable skills you’ll gain in abundance from working with PGL. Having PGL on your CV will show employers that you are trustworthy, responsible and motivated.
Find out some of the exciting roles previous PGL staff members have gone on to work in>
9 - Save yourself LOTS of money developing your career!
Taking part in our RYA, BCU and UKCC accredited watersports training courses can save you around £2,000 compared to gaining these qualifications at your own expense. We’ll train you, provide you with specialist equipment, log book hours, fantastic locations, transport to resort and your centre of work plus accommodation and meals.
You may be required to join the National Governing Body of the relevant activity organisation to validate your qualifications. Similarly, our Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship programmes are all offered free of charge yet could cost you up to £1,000 if you enrolled on the same course at college. All training courses are provided free of charge on the provision that you complete your contract of employment with us.
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10 - It’s more than just a job
Escape the 9-5 routine and work in a role where you can make a real difference, be part of the PGL community, meet people from around the world and make friends for life. PGL centres are micro-communities with all sorts of positions to suit different personalities, skills and knowledge whilst sharing the same fun and rewarding ethos.
You might not be working from just 9-5 ... but we can guarantee you won’t be doing the same thing every day!