Assistant Contracting Manager, UK & Ireland

Intrepid Experience; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Contracting Manager to enhance travel experiences across the UK and Ireland. This full-time remote role involves sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best rates while contributing to product development. The ideal candidate will possess strong contracting experience and destination knowledge, particularly in Scotland and Ireland. Join a diverse and dynamic team committed to responsible travel and enjoy perks like flexible work options, annual trips, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about travel and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Free annual trip

Extra leave for trips

Paid parental leave

Professional development access

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong UK destination knowledge and broad contracting experience.
• Proven skills in negotiating rates and managing supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for accommodation and activities.
• Contributing to new product development and trip budgeting.

Skills

Contracting experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Trip operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Assistant Contracting Manager, UK & Ireland

Requisition ID: 2991

Department: Contracting

Work Type: Remote

Application Close Date: 8th May 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Contracting Manager with strong UK destination knowledge to help us create experience-rich, responsibly operated adventures.

Working alongside our Contracting Manager, you’ll play a vital role in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers - particularly accommodation, transfer and activity providers - securing the best rates, and contributing to new product development across the region. From trip budgeting to building great relationships, your work will directly shape how our travellers experience these iconic destinations.

This is a full-time, permanent role that operates remotely from either the UK or Ireland. If you’re based near our London office, you’ll occasionally be expected to attend in person in line with our flexible working policy. Occasional travel to Denmark may also be required.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

• Broad contracting experience and supplier knowledge across the UK, with additional deeper knowledge of Scotland and/or Ireland in particular would be advantageous.
• Proven skills in negotiating rates, pricing, and managing supplier contracts, particularly with accommodation, transfer and activity providers.
• Understanding of trip operations and travel industry dynamics in the UK/Ireland region.
• Confident in analysis and reporting, especially using Excel and reservations systems.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams across locations and cultures.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year.
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families and close friends.
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips.
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs.
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you.
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family.

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words; they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email [e-mail] with your name, location, and the accommodations you need; we will then be in touch to support your application.