PGL, NST, Esto and StudyLink Tours

Welcome to our Careers Pages

We are proud to be part of PGL Beyond – a network of purpose-led brands united by a shared purpose; to unlock potential in young people to shape brighter futures. 

Based at Discovery House in Blackpool, our family of specialist educational travel brands - NST Travel, Esto and StudyLink Tours - help thousands of young people to learn, explore and thrive through educational travel experiences each year. 

Together with our sister company, PGL, we are part of the wider PGL Beyond family. 

Behind every educational experience is a team of talented people making it happen. Whether you're supporting customers, creating marketing campaigns, developing products, managing finances, or driving technology solutions, you'll play an important role in helping us deliver experiences that make a real difference.

 

What we do 

Each of our educational tour brands focus on delivering high-quality educational experiences, tailored to different stages of learning: 

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Curriculum-linked school trips designed to bring learning to life, with expert planning and support from start to finish.

 

Specialist trips built on strong relationships with schools — helping students engage more deeply and explore future pathways.

 

Academic travel for further and higher education, connecting subject learning with real-world insight and experience.

Careers at Discovery House

Discovery House has around 250 colleagues and a wide range of career opportunities across our specialist educational travel brands. 

It's a collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced environment where people are encouraged to share ideas, develop new skills, and build rewarding careers. Many of our roles also offer hybrid working opportunities, providing greater flexibility in where and how you work. 

We're committed to helping our people grow. Whether it's through professional qualifications, specialist training, mentoring or developing greater destination and sector expertise, we'll support you to achieve your career ambitions. 

Career opportunities are available across a variety of specialist teams, including: 

  • Finance 
  • People & Culture (HR) 
  • Procurement  
  • Sales 
  • Customer Service 
  • Marketing 
  • IT
  • Tours & Transport 

Our people 

It’s difficult to put into words (we’d prefer you to experience it first-hand!), but our company values guide all our decisions, define our beliefs, and underpin everything we do. Though simple on the surface, when combined, these values create the exceptional experience that sets each of our brands apart for customers, suppliers and colleagues.  

Our Values

<p><strong>Teamwork</strong></p>

<p>We believe that we will always achieve more by working together.</p>

Teamwork

We believe that we will always achieve more by working together.

<p><strong>Fun</strong></p>

<p>We believe in bringing positivity and fun to everything we do.</p>

Fun

We believe in bringing positivity and fun to everything we do.

<p><strong>Respect</strong></p>

<p>We believe in treating others as they would want to be treated.</p>

Respect

We believe in treating others as they would want to be treated.

<p><strong>Safety</strong></p>

<p>We are always striving to provide safer environments for our customers and our colleagues.</p>

Safety

We are always striving to provide safer environments for our customers and our colleagues.

<p><strong>Quality</strong></p>

<p>We believe that it&rsquo;s our quality and professionalism that sets us apart from our competitors.</p>

Quality

We believe that it’s our quality and professionalism that sets us apart from our competitors.

<p><strong>Inclusivity</strong></p>

<p>We are passionate about potential and believe everyone can gain from the experiences we create.</p>

Inclusivity

We are passionate about potential and believe everyone can gain from the experiences we create.

What you can expect from us 

We know that feeling valued and supported at work is about more than just pay. That’s why we offer a great range of rewards and benefits designed to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing, alongside opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career with us. 

A rewarding place to work

<p><strong>Real Living Wage employer</strong></p>

Real Living Wage employer

<p><strong>Family-friendly policies </strong>that support work and home life&nbsp;</p>

Family-friendly policies that support work and home life 

<p><strong>Health, wellbeing</strong> and <strong>financial support</strong></p>

Health, wellbeing and financial support

<p><strong>Partner discounts </strong>and discounted PGL family breaks and kids&#39; camps&nbsp;</p>

Partner discounts and discounted PGL family breaks and kids' camps 

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<p><strong>Paid volunteering days&nbsp;</strong></p>

Paid volunteering days 

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Flexible and hybrid working options

<p><strong>Learning, development</strong> and <strong>career progression</strong> opportunities</p>

Learning, development and career progression opportunities

Part of PGL Beyond

As part of PGL Beyond, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp™ — recognising our commitment to doing business responsibly and making a positive impact. 

For us, that means looking after our people, supporting our communities, and continuing to improve how we work.