Luxury Travel and Experience Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Luxury Travel & Experience Manager in Bedford. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in luxury travel, superb service skills, and a knack for creating bespoke travel experiences for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Responsibilities include travel logistics, client liaison, and managing supplier relationships to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in luxury travel, lifestyle management, or high-end hospitality.
• Proven track record with UHNW clients and luxury brands.
• Fluency in English; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Craft tailored travel experiences and manage logistics.
• Serve as point of contact for UHNW clients and ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee onsite execution of experiences and manage budgets.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Logistical Skills

Detail Orientation

Tools

Travel Booking Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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Luxury Travel and Experience Manager, bedford

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Client:

JLB

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

One of our clients are looking for a highly polished, service-focused Luxury Travel & Experience Manager to design and manage bespoke travel programmes and curated lifestyle experiences for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, VIPs, and corporate clients. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of luxury travel, high-touch service, and logistical excellence, with an instinctive grasp of client expectations at the top end of the market.

You will work closely with the events and operations teams to deliver seamless global experiences, ensuring every detail exceeds expectations, from initial itinerary design to on-the-ground execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bespoke Itinerary Design: Craft end-to-end, highly tailored travel experiences across global destinations, incorporating luxury accommodations, exclusive access, fine dining, and cultural or lifestyle activities.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for UHNW individuals, private clients, and corporate groups, ensuring an exceptional and responsive guest experience at every stage.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Build and manage strong relationships with high-end hotels, concierge providers, DMCs, private aviation, transport, and lifestyle partners worldwide.
• Travel Logistics Coordination: Manage all aspects of travel planning including flights, transfers, visas, insurance, and ground support with military precision.
• Onsite Presence & Execution: Oversee delivery on the ground during key experiences and event weekends, ensuring guest comfort, satisfaction, and immediate problem-solving.
• Budget & Quotation Management: Prepare detailed proposals and quotes; manage budgets for travel elements and reconcile costs post-travel.
• Curation & Innovation: Constantly seek new experiences, hidden gems, and innovative travel ideas that align with client interests and brand positioning

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years in luxury travel, lifestyle management, concierge, or high-end hospitality.
• Proven track record working with UHNW clients, VIPs, or luxury brands.
• Deep understanding of global destinations, high-end properties, and premium service standards.
• Excellent supplier network and industry relationships across the luxury travel and lifestyle sector.
• Strong logistical and itinerary planning skills with a flair for the exceptional.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented with a service-first mindset.
• Experience managing and coordinating international travel arrangements.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and able to travel frequently.
• Flexible, discreet, and confident under pressure.
• Proficient in travel booking systems, itinerary tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are highly desirable (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic).

*Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be able to get back to the candidates with relevant experiences*