Sports Tour Coordinator

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of spectator sports tours in the UK is seeking a Tour Coordinator to manage sports tours for schools and clubs. The role involves project management, arranging travel components, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in sports. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for international travel. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Travel opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of playing tours worldwide and within the UK.
• Act as main contact for the groups.
• Arrange all travel components including flights, hotels, and transport.
• Provide excellent customer service and develop strong relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with travel suppliers

Travel experience and interest in sport

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Sales experience

Experience with educational institutions

Additional language skills

Job description

Job Description

Tour Coordinator required for a well-established, leading provider of Spectator Sports Tours and School Group Sports Tours! If you have at least three years’ experience organising sports tours for school groups, this could be your perfect next move. Based in a rural office in Gloucestershire (nearest major town is Tewkesbury), primarily working Monday‑Friday, you will receive a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and opportunities for international travel. Remote or hybrid work may be considered for applicants seeking it, provided you have the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of playing tours worldwide and within the UK for school, college, university, and club teams.
• Act as main point of contact for the groups within your remit.
• Answer client queries and arrange all travel components—flight, hotel, ground transportation, fixtures, and excursions.
• Provide excellent customer service and develop strong customer relations.

Experience and Skills

• Attention to detail with a methodical, thorough approach to work.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with travel suppliers including hoteliers, coach companies and excursion providers.
• Travel experience and an interest in sport.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, able to contribute to various projects across the business.
• Desirable: Sales experience.
• Desirable: Experience with education institutions (schools, higher education, universities) and sporting clubs.
• Desirable: Additional language skills.

Benefits and Package

• Competitive salary.
• Participation in a target‑driven annual bonus scheme.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00‑17:30 (occasionally weekend or evening work may be required).
• Great team working environment, career progression opportunities and the chance to travel.

Apply

Please follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is managed by Claire Muge. You must have the right to work full‑time in the UK and be based in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to reply to every applicant individually.