Scudamore\'s River Tour Guide 2026 in Cambridge

Potential for £120‑240 per day – a combination of hourly pay, fixed rate per tour & commission.

Founded in 1910, Scudamore’s is Cambridge\’s premier punt tour and boat hire company. We are seeking lively, outgoing and aspirational people to promote and deliver our award‑winning punt tours of the College Backs. No punting, guiding or sales experience is necessary as full training is provided.

We’re open all year round and operate a rolling recruitment programme with regular training courses running each month and immediate start available.

Flexible working pattern to fit your lifestyle with full‑time and part‑time roles available.

What’s involved?

• Deliver a memorable punt tour that is informative, inspiring and entertaining.
• Offer effective and courteous ticket sales within a competitive environment.
• Provide a timely, consistently high‑quality service in line with our values and standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all.

What’s the package?

• Potential for £120‑240 per day, offering a combination of an hourly rate, fixed rate per tour and uncapped commission.
• You will also keep all your tips from customers.
• Our paid training course is the gold standard for punting operators in Cambridge. Ongoing mentoring is available from our dedicated training team.
• 28 days paid holiday (or pro‑rata equivalent for part‑time workers) per annum and pension contributions.
• Career opportunities and development: cross‑departmental and management positions open on a yearly basis.
• Regular social events including parties and staff award nights.
• Based at premium Cambridge city‑centre locations.

Hours of Work:

• Flexible working, with both full‑time and part‑time roles available. You are in charge of your work pattern and are free to work around other commitments.

About You

What makes you a Scudamore’s River Tour Guide?

• You’re friendly, enthusiastic, and driven individual who is eager to be an ambassador for the city of Cambridge.
• You enjoy engaging with people and have an excellent command of spoken English.
• You\’re self‑motivated and keen to learn, with the ability to absorb and share knowledge.
• Physical activity compliments your lifestyle and you are comfortable with working outdoors and around water.

What would also help?

• Prior experience of working in a customer‑facing role.
• Good availability to work on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.

Special demands of the role

• You must be comfortable working around water and be able to swim to a good standard.

About Scudamore’s:

Need to know:

We may interview shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity and the vacancies may be filled at any time. To avoid disappointment, we recommend applying as early as possible.

Our core operating hours are from 08:30 – dusk daily, so evening working is required at certain times of year.

We operate an equal opportunities policy and recruit based only on work criteria and individual merit.

By law we are required to ensure that anyone taking up employment at Scudamore’s has a legal right to work in the UK. You will be required to demonstrate this at interview stage.