About Audley Travel

Audley Travel are a tour operator that designs tailor-made trips for clients. They cover Africa, Asia, North America and Australasia, Central and South America, the Indian Subcontinent and Europe.

The company was founded by director Craig Burkinshaw in 1996 with John Brewer, under the original name of Asian Journeys, covering Southeast Asia, North and Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

In 2001, the company was renamed Audley Travel as they expanded to include South America as a destination. Over the years they’ve added more locations to their portfolio, becoming a global luxury tour operator.

In seeking to maintain and enhance the wellbeing of their staff, they haven designated rooms called ‘snugs’ that are only allowed to be used for employees to relax and wind down during the day. They are big open rooms with comfortable couches, books and a TV.

What is it like to work for Audley Travel

My Manager

87% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Buddy groups take place on a monthly basis between Regional Sales Managers. The purpose of which is to give the managers opportunity to discuss challenges, share successes and swap best practice to ultimately keep the learning alive, whilst providing peer support.

87% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

My Team

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Audley Travel has a strong focus on team-building. Each team manager has a budget of £100 per head to spend on team-building activities throughout the year. Examples include: a Ready, Steady, Cook style event, scavenger hunts and escape room challenges.

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

My Company

94% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

They use a visual called 'The House' to summarise their business vision and strategy. The House is updated quarterly and annually with their targets for the year. Their progress is shared through ‘Town Halls’, company meetings and the intranet.

94% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative