Travel - Trip Designer / Operations Coordinator
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Area | London, EnglandEast & West Sussex, England |
| Sector | Hospitality & Leisure |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 0lympus EB |
- Description
Travel Operations Coordinator
Do you have experience in the travel / VIP / Event industries and enjoy bringing exceptional standards to whatever you do? Would you like to work within a business with less volume but absolutely bespoke packages for clients all over the globe? Do you want to be part of growing team within this sector and want a chance to develop faster than you can in a larger corporate?
Job Description:
Candidates for the role of Operations Coordinator will be part of the Operations Team. They will be responsible for liaising with suppliers (primarily hotels, transport providers, sightseeing attractions etc) to help plan and operate unique and bespoke trip itineraries and programmes around Scotland, England and Ireland for both Leisure and Corporate/Incentive clients.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working within the Operations Team to support the Creative Planning Team by delivering tailor-made programmes in the UK and Ireland
- Producing final tour programme documentation for clients and internal programmes for operational use
- Maintaining an accurate cost and invoice log for the trips using dedicated software
- Researching trips, activities and sightseeing as required
- Maintaining, developing and nurturing relationships with hotels and other suppliers within the UK and Ireland
- Responsible for own portfolio of client trips
IF YOU HAVE THESE - YOU WILL FIT IN WELL
- Excellent organisational skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Highly motivated with a flexible attitude to working extended hours during peak periods
- Ability to manage several projects concurrently and prioritise workload
- Exceptional attention to detail and logical thinking
- Advanced computer and strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
A TYPICAL DAY AS AN OPERATIONS COORDINATOR:
- Check emails and make sure all information is updated in dedicated software
- Respond to any suppliers/guides that have emailed in
- Discuss trips and tasks with Creative Planning Assistant
- Prioritise any tasks that need immediate attention
- Contact suppliers/guides etc & purchase tickets
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in hearing more about the role, simply click APPLY NOW and you will receive a call back with more details.
