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LIFE AT GRAY DAWES
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Working at Gray Dawes isn\u2019t just about travel. From IT development to Marketing, Account Management to Finance, Sales to HR, we offer a diverse range of supported career development. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#more” button_text=”Find Out More” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”button: find out more” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” animation_delay=”100ms” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100%;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”#benefits” button_text=”Employee Benefits” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”button: employee benefits” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” animation_delay=”100ms” custom_css_main_element=”width: 100%;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ custom_padding=”6%|5%|5%|5%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Intro” module_id=”more” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” custom_padding=”3px|||||” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”title” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||6px|||” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”title – Working at Gray Dawes” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2.7%||2.7%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Working at Gray Dawes<\/h3>\n

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What\u2019s it like to be a Gray Dawes employee?<\/p>\n

Staff wellbeing is a priority, so you\u2019ll receive numerous benefits, as well as training and development resources and the opportunity for hybrid working. As well as our teams of Travel Consultants, colleagues work across departments from HR to Marketing, Finance to IT Development and many more. Plus, with offices across the world, we actively support our staff to spread their wings and try something, and somewhere, new.<\/p>\n

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We’re working hard to STOP HUNGER<\/span><\/h2>\n

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We\u2019ve partnered with The Trussell Trust – the UK’s largest food bank charity – to help stop hunger and fight poverty in the UK. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Employee Benefits<\/h2>\n

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\u201cEveryone is so supportive and the collaboration between departments is fantastic. There are no egos or politics, just a genuine desire to do a great job.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sonam Popat, Marketing Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Personal Development<\/h3>\n

training and and learning opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At Gray Dawes Group, we prioritize staff personal development, recognizing that our people are our greatest asset. We offer comprehensive learning and training opportunities designed to enhance skills, foster career growth, and nurture leadership potential. From industry-specific certifications to advanced professional development programs, our initiatives ensure every team member has the resources to excel. We believe in continuous learning, providing a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth, ultimately driving our collective success.<\/p>\n

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Social Scene<\/h3>\n

clubs, conferences and Christmas parties<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At Gray Dawes, we cultivate a vibrant social scene that enhances workplace camaraderie. Our annual staff conference is a highlight, bringing everyone together for inspiring sessions and team-building experiences, not to mention the opportunity to party and celebrate our successes together. Beyond the office, we organize engaging out-of-work activities and memorable company parties, nurturing strong relationships and a real sense of community. These events, from team outings to festive celebrations, are integral to our culture, ensuring our people enjoy a balanced, rewarding, and connected work experience.<\/p>\n

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Podcast Now Available<\/h2>\n

Our Travel Talks webinar series is now available to listen to as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcasts. Simply pick your preferred platform and subscribe to be kept up to date. Listen to these great insights at home, on a flight, in the car – wherever and whenever’s convenient for you.<\/p>\n

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Staff Stories<\/h3>\n

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At Gray Dawes, our people are our greatest strength. Attracting talent is vital to our success, so we strive to create opportunity for all. We take diversity and inclusion seriously and encourage staff to join initiatives which support these values. As employees from across the business can attest, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Read about some of their experiences below.<\/p>\n

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Niamh Pennington<\/h5>\n

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Niamh has been at Gray Dawes for nearly 30 years and is still learning new things every day. She is the Executive Assistant to our CEO Suzanne Horner as well as holding various other secondary roles.<\/p>\n

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Grace Bullimore<\/h5>\n

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Grace has been<\/span><\/span> with Gray Dawes for nearly 2 years, starting her journey as an HR Coordinator apprentice. Having passed her <\/span>course, she is now <\/span>a <\/span>full<\/span>\u00a0member of the HR and Training Department.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tony Howes<\/h5>\n

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Tony has been a part of the same organization since 1982 and a lot has changed since then. As Operations Manager, he is responsible for a large team in an extremely dynamic environment.<\/p>\n

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Embrace<\/strong><\/em> is our unique Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiative. Across the entire Gray Dawes Group, we embrace and support equal opportunities for all, and that starts with our recruitment process.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re committed to continually improving our recruitment processes to ensure they are accessible to all. So, for example, if you\u2019d like to request any of our career advertisements in large print, please contact us.<\/p>\n

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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer<\/strong>, we have committed to:<\/p>\n