Group Operations Executive

Antella Travel Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel expenses covered for training

Remote working flexibility

Job summary

A leading travel agency is seeking a Group Operations Executive for a remote work position, based in the UK with occasional training in Cheltenham. Responsibilities include managing bookings, supervising itineraries, and working with suppliers. Candidates must have 4-5 years of experience with group bookings and a strong understanding of UK tourism. This role offers training accommodation and travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• MUST have previous experience of working with groups and quotations for at least 4-5 years.
• Strong understanding of UK Inbound tourism including its products and destinations.
• Ability to train for two weeks in their Head office.

Responsibilities

• Costing and quotations with assigned agents.
• Allocating services with suppliers and in our systems for tour requirements.
• Supervising tour itineraries within the region.

Skills

Experience with group bookings

Understanding of UK tourism

Familiarity with Tourplan

Job description

This is a Remote working from home position based in the UK ONLY as

You must be able to spend two weeks in their head office location Cheltenham for training (accommodation and train tickets will be paid for)

Our client has been established for over three decades and are an independent tour operator expanding the team through their service and tours offered to their markets.

As a Group Operations Executive, you will be responsible for booking, supporting tours and working closely with your suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Costing and Quotations with assigned agents.
• Allocating services with suppliers and in our systems for tour requirements including meals, guides, site entrances, ferries, trains and coaches.
• Supervising tour itineraries within the region, checking for feasibility and logistics.
• Managing booking requirements: keeping track of assigned group space and special requirements, tracking and notifying any changes.

Requirements:

• MUST have previous experience of working with groups and quotations for at least 4-5 years.
• With a strong understanding of UK Inbound tourism including its products and destinations
• Ideally having worked with Tourplan
• Able to train for two weeks in their Head office and visit the office 3 days consecutively per month only (accomodation provided)

Please apply with an updated cv and a team member will contact you to discuss further