RECRUITMENT PACK

A MESSAGE
FROM OUR FOUNDER
It is no understatement that this is a once This unique approach is born from our
in a lifetime opportunity to make a better philosophy as a cultural business: to create
world. We are living in the most resonant the best project or experience possible
of contemporary times and visitor through a powerful synthesis of people,
experiences themes must be relevant ideas, content and vision. We believe in
and vital, as the experiences will shape minds bringing people together in a spirit of hope
and attitudes for the future, creating places of and collaboration for a better future, and we
passion, ideas and a shared collective vision. look forward to welcoming a world that is
As the human resource provider more resilient and unified in purpose, having
of choice for amazing visitor experiences overcome these challenging times for us all.
in Dubai, our teams are welcoming, engaging
and energetic professionals who are both
intellectually and emotionally connected
to today’s big themes of sustainability,
opportunity and mobility, inspiring both
visitors and their coworkers alike.
Micah Styles
Our world-class teams also have an Founder and Managing Director of Barker Langham
Recruitment, and Director of Human Capital Solutions, Barker
experience themselves that enhances their Langham
own lives and encountering their enthusiasm
deeply impacts on the lives of others, both
today and as part of a tangible human legacy.
 Noor Riyadh ©Luc Boegly & Sergio Grazia

WELCOME TO
BARKER LANGHAM
RECRUITMENT
Who are we? What we do?

Barker Langham Recruitment is one of the leading We define innovative recruitment strategies and deliver
strategic recruitment and human resources firms for bespoke human resources and training solutions that
the global cultural & creative industries, supporting the create sustainable growth for our global clients in the
development of iconic projects throughout the world cultural and creative sectors. Killa Design

since 2001.
People for people. Simple.
We are specialist worldwide recruiters with detailed
knowledge and experience of the cultural and creative Why we do it?
sector, sourcing the widest range of excellent candidates.

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recruitment programs of momentum. the visitor experience is inextricably linked with
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We have been privileged to work on hundreds informs everything that we do.

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many under longstanding framework agreements. and 'live' a project's ethos to the full, and their

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commitment and willingness to achieve and inspire
others will be the living heart of any visitor experience.
THE iRADAH
EXPERIENCE
The story behind iRADAH

Barker Langham Recruitment has created

iRADAH, an Arabic word meaning “with intent,
persistence and a willingness to achieve”.

You are invited to be a part of this uniquely

purposed team that will bring together the very
best talent, surpassing expectations and setting
new standards for visitor experience excellence.

b e gins with YOU

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WHAT WE ARE
LOOKING FOR
Skills List
Being a Tour Guide and a Facilitator is essential
in creating and shaping people's views about the
world they live in. We are looking for individuals
who can create engagement and excitement with
the guests that they interact with for this role.
So, if you have the following characteristics, this
may be the job for you.

● Fun and engaging personality

● Good listener
● Enthusiastic about working with others
● Adaptability
● Emotional awareness
● Self-confidence
● Positive attitude
TOUR GUIDES &
FACILITATORS
Purpose of Role

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic and

engaging individuals to join the experience of a
lifetime as Tour Guides and Facilitators.You will
be responsible for supporting the University
Education Programme for a unique six month
project in Dubai, UAE. Such individuals will take
part in delivering outstanding visitor
experiences as they bring to life captivating facts
and stories.

Taking on the role of ambassadors, our Tour

Guides and Facilitators are instrumental in
sharing and creating new experiences and
visions to our visitors and guests from around
the world.
TOUR GUIDES &
FACILITATORS
Duties and
Responsibilities

● Provide a positive, memorable experience for all guests and team members

● Deliver first-class tours in an enthusiastic, informative,

and engaging manner

● Teach, share experiences, and educate guests and open their eyes
to a new world

● Be an ambassador for your country and BLR

● Provide guests with information regarding to other services and facilities

● Have a good level of Health & Safety awareness

TOUR GUIDES &
FACILITATORS
Personal Specification
Essential Desirable

● Excellent verbal communication skills in English ● Fluency in a foreign language

(Arabic an advantage)
● Previous experience in
● The ability to build rapport quickly and the confidence guiding/teaching groups of people
to present to a varied audience
● Experience and up to date
● Fun, warm, positive, proactive attitude, and knowledge within one of the
engaging personality following disciplines - Sustainability,
Engineering & Construction,
● Bring passion and ability to learn factual, historical,
International Relations & Media,
and contemporary information and present it in an exciting,
Business & Entrepreneurship,
fresh, and engaging manner
Hospitality (inc Tourism &
● Engaged and motivated to carry out independent Mega Events), Arts and
research to develop ideas Architecture & Design, and
Innovation and Technology
● A proactive team player with a 'can-do’ attitude
● Experience of working in
● An excellent standard of personal appearance a similar environment
and presentation
● Good general level of fitness to lead large tour groups
 Package Includes:
OFFERINGS ● Visa sponsorship and support during
contract and medical insurance
Package worth up ● Shared 4-star accommodation*
● Travel allowance to/from work
to AED 10,000 per ● Shift meal provided
month, depending ● Exclusive BLR bespoke team activities
on role and away days
Training and Development:
● On the job training: Guest Excellence,
Disability Awareness and Leadership
● Personal Development Opportunities:
Career guidance, CV & LinkedIn
preparation and their “employee
value proposition”
● Certificate of achievement and reference
letter after completion
*Living in staff accommodation is mandatory ** Flights with standard luggage allowance
● Health & Wellness programme,
including access to Gym and Pool
at accommodation
● Monthly stipend of AED 2000
● BLR return flights** for international
candidates
● Two weeks accommodation,
post contract, to relax and
explore surroundings
Future Opportunities :
● Access to BLR Creative
Futures Program
● Opportunity for future employment/
redeployment for work in 2022
(World Cup, Saudi events,
and much more)
TERMS OF
APPOINTMENT
Working period: 6 days
a week and 9 hours a day*

Contract Length: up to
7 months

From September 2021**

until 31 March 2022

* Inclusive of Lunch Break, but not including

travel time to/from work.

**Remote training will start from signing

of contract.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

STAGE 1

For the first stage of the application process, you are One-way video interviews are increasing in popularity
invited to submit a one-way video interview using our with organisations around the world as they are more
chosen recruitment platform, Spark Hire. convenient for candidates earlier in the process and they
allow you to tell more about yourself than a traditional
What is a one-way video interview? screening method - and most important of all, to let your
personality shine through, which is essential for the role
Barker Langham Recruitment have devised a series of of a Tour Guide & Facilitator :-)
interview questions that we would like all candidates to
respond to. A one-way video interview is an on-demand
interview which means that you will be recording your
video interview answers at your own convenience,
as long as you submit before the deadline: 6 July at
16:00 Dubai time.

When you are in the interview, you will be presented

with the questions one at a time. The entire process is
meant to be easy and you will be provided with specific
instructions along the way.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

STAGE 2

The next stage will be a Group Virtual Assessment

for international candidates or an in person Group
Assessment Day for UAE applicants.

Candidates will undertake serval interactive tasks

in a group environment including performing a series
of role-play activities. This will also include a panel
interview with BLR team.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

STAGE 3

Successful candidates will then be invited to complete

a series of competency tests and a one-to-one screening
interview with a member of the BLR Team.

All candidates will be contacted via email on

appointment.
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CONTACT US iRADAH@barkerlanghamrecruitment.com
www.barkerlanghamrecruitment.co.uk/opportunities-/iradah