Operational Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic luxury travel operator seeks a Senior Operations Executive in Leeds. The role involves managing VIP bookings with a focus on delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and experience in luxury travel, along with a passion for travel experiences.

Benefits

£1,000 personal travel credit

Paid learning and development courses

Discounted worldwide travel

23 paid holidays plus additional benefits

Wellness day off

Volunteer days off

Book Club with free books

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in operations executive/coordinator role for luxury tour operators or DMC.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage luxury VIP bookings, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Liaise with suppliers and handle emergency client calls.
• Maintain up-to-date CRM and reservations systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer Service

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team player

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Client:

C&M Travel Recruitment

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Operations executive - Required for this luxury tour operator, homebased or hybrid, salary up to £45,000 plus great benefits including bonus, £1000 travel fund, 23 days holidays, pension and many more. Experience operations executive within travel is a must from a luxury tour operators dealing with HNWIs or a DMC, fantastic knowledge of Europe and working within a luxury travel brand..

-Dealing with new luxury VIP bookings which mainly are within Europe but can also be worldwide.

-Liaising closely with either DMC's or direct partners (hotels, guides, private drivers) they have on the ground in each country

-Ensuring that services such as hotels, private tours, flights and other services are booked accurately and in a timely manner

-Finalising travel documents and ensuring they go out to clients within deadlines set per country

-Working closely with the finance team to ensure that supplier invoices are paid by deadlines set

-Ensuring that the CRM system, reservations system and other portals they use are kept up to date

-Communicating effectively with clients to obtain self booked flights and other pre-departure information that is required to finalise their documents

-Dealing with emergency phone calls/Whatsapp groups , if clients have any issues whilst on their holiday

Senior Operations executives skills required

-Someone who has at least 2-3 years experience in a similar operations exec/coordinator role for a luxury tour operator or DMC who specialises in Europe

-Someone who is thinking 3 steps ahead so the VIP clients have a smooth , memorable holiday with no issues

-A strong team player who brings positive energy and an attitude to their work

-Experience in working with both DMC's and direct suppliers in previous roles

-An analytical person who is confident formulating processes and then successfully implementing them

-Someone with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

-The ability to work under pressure and accustomed to working to operational deadlines

-Excellent customer service skills and a strong command of written and spoken

-A natural problem solver who is happy to formulate solutions to everyday operational tasks which come ups

-Someone with a deep passion for travel and new experiences

What they are offering:

-A base salary of £38,000 - £45,000 per annum. Performance bonus

-23 days of paid holiday (excluding public holidays)

-An extra day off for your Birthday

-A wellness day off which includes a spa treatment

-2 Volunteer days off a year

-£1,000 of personal travel credit each year to use on personal holidays

-Discounted worldwide travel for you and your family

-Paid learning and development courses

-Contributory pension

-Book Club with access to 2 free books or audiobooks per month

-Opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing international company

If you are interested in the above role please apply online or send your cv to [emailprotected] quoting DT59912