Calling all Harry Styles fans as this might be the job for you! If you ever wanted to put all your Harry Styles trivia into good use and share your love for the musician then you’re in luck. Styles’ hometown is looking for tour guides to lead their Harry’s Home Village Tour, where you’ll be able to take visitors on a journey to where the singer’s life and stardom all began.
The North West-born star’s rise to fame with both his career in One Direction and subsequent solo career has resulted in flocks of fans heading to his hometown of Holmes Chapel in Cheshire, which is less than an hour from our friends in Manchester. (Although it is at least 3 and a half hours from London. B00oo!)
There have been so many fan visits, in fact, that the Holmes Chapel Partnership has had to issue a safe walking route for Harry Styles fans. The route keeps the fans out of harm’s way as they make their way around the village in search of a taste of the life of their favourite pop star.
But now the organisation wants someone to take the lead. Holmes Chapel Partnership is looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic individuals to be tour guides for their new Harry’s Home Village Tour. Successful candidates need a flair for storytelling, to enjoy meeting new people, and to have a genuine interest in Holmes Chapel – as well as a good knowledge of the village’s history, including Harry Styles and his roots in the village.
The Harry Style walk
Tour guides will follow the Harry Styles walking route which features locations such as Twemlow Viaduct where you’ll find Harry’s Wall, Mandeville’s Bakery – where Harry worked on a Saturday before entering X Factor – and Fortune City Chinese Restaurant, which Harry lived near and even took Taylor Swift there (lucky gal!) Alas, you won’t be heading to Harry’s House but it’s close enough!
According to the job description, the role requires leading guided walking tours in Holmes Chapel (up to 16 people between two guides), highlighting significant locations, and sharing engaging stories and facts about the area. Tour guides for the home village of Harry Styles will also be responsible for interacting with tour participants and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all, as well as providing recommendations for other local attractions and amenities.
So if you’ve got excellent communication and storytelling skills, an ability to lead and manage a group of tour participants, and a genuine interest in Holmes Chapel, then this position may be worth applying for!
However, you’ll probably want to be local to Holmes Chapel, or within the North West vicinity, for this role because successful candidates must be available for Saturday morning tours from June, plus weekday tours in July, August and September 2024. The job description says working hours are flexible and the pay for tour guides is competitive.
If you’re ready to combine your love for Harry Styles with a rewarding job as a tour guide in Holmes Chapel, you can apply here. The closing date for applications is April 15, 2024.