Destination Manager

Parkside Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company seeks a highly organized Destination Services Coordinator to join its Operations team. This role focuses on planning and managing complex itineraries with intensive administrative duties. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and have proven experience in travel operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel operations, coordination, or logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of detailed data.
• Willingness to be on-call during key travel periods.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed travel costings and logistics documentation.
• Oversee the planning of international itineraries.
• Handle issue resolution during peak travel periods.

Skills

Administrative skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Problem resolution

Data management

Tools

SharePoint

Trello

CRM platforms

Job description

This range is provided by Parkside Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Parkside Recruitment

Job Title: Destination Services Coordinator

Location: Remote (occasional UK travel)

Contract: Full-time

Are you incredibly detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, and able to juggle multiple complex tasks with precision and calm under pressure? A leading travel company is seeking a highly organised Destination Planning Manager / Destination Services Coordinator to join its Operations team.

This is not a creative, front-line travel design role — it’s a behind-the-scenes, administration-heavy position that requires serious Excel skills, meticulous planning, and unwavering focus on operational delivery. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring the seamless execution of complex global itineraries, working primarily on costings, supplier liaison, logistics, and issue resolution.

This role involves intensive admin and spreadsheet management, as well as being on-call during peak months (particularly July and August) to handle time-sensitive issues — from medical emergencies to supplier changes — often outside typical office hours. You'll be the calm, competent contact that keeps everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed Excel-based travel costings, supplier records, and logistics documentation
• Oversee the end-to-end planning of international expedition itineraries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with safety and budgetary guidelines
• Negotiate with and manage third-party suppliers, ensuring clarity, compliance, and quality
• Handle on-the-ground issue resolution during peak travel periods (including on-call duties)
• Prepare and maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation, including financial tracking, itinerary packs, and operational briefs
• Monitor international developments (weather, health risks, safety issues) and update plans and risk assessments accordingly
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure flawless delivery of travel experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative and Excel skills
• Proven experience in travel operations, coordination, or logistics
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of detailed data and paperwork with speed and precision
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies before they become problems
• Comfortable negotiating with suppliers and resolving problems diplomatically but decisively
• Willingness to be on-call during key periods to support teams and clients in real-time
• Someone who has travelled independently, understands the realities of travel logistics, and can confidently assess what makes a good itinerary
• Familiarity with systems like SharePoint, Trello, or CRM platforms is a plus

This is a role for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and supporting incredible travel experiences from behind the scenes. If you're passionate about travel but your skills shine in planning, organisation, and admin — this might be the perfect fit.

Let me know if you’d like a shorter version for job boards or an even more formal tone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Parkside Recruitment by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Destination Manager” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager- B2B travel

Key Customer Manager - South West and South Wales

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Customer Success Manager (Aviation Tech)

Customer Success Manager (Revolut People)

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Dover, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Chester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Customer Success Manager – Support Smarter Farming Across the UK

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Strategic Customer Success Manager - EMEA

England, United Kingdom $30,000.00-$40,000.00 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.