Travel Operations Coordinator

Walt Disney Studios; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Greater London seeks an Operations Coordinator to provide operational support for their team. In this permanent role, you'll assist with guest experiences across parks and cruises. Essential skills include strong administrative background, travel operations experience, and excellent communication. You will work onsite with some flexibility to work from home. This position offers attractive perks including annual leave, medical insurance, and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance and dental care

Complimentary park entry for family and friends

Discounts on Disney products

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Background in the travel industry is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for Disney's internal teams.
• Respond promptly and accurately to information requests.
• Investigate and resolve guest issues and complaints.

Skills

Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail

Experience in travel operations

Familiarity with travel reservation systems

Cultural sensitivity

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Summary

Join our professional team supporting Disney guests traveling to our Parks or on our Cruise ships. This permanent role offers the opportunity to provide operational support and contribute to key projects and initiatives.

About the Role & Team

We’re looking for individuals with travel industry operations experience and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences across our Parks and Cruise Line offerings. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

As an Operations Coordinator, you will primarily work onsite at our Hammersmith office (four days per week) with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

What You Will Do

• Provide daily operational support for Disney's internal Sales and Guest Care teams.
• Respond promptly and accurately to information requests.
• Investigate and resolve guest issues and complaints in line with internal policies and legal guidelines, collaborating with the Guest Communications team.
• Manage post-reservation, pre-departure, and in-resort issues efficiently.
• Support resolution of payment and credit card issues.
• Triage and manage operations in-boxes for transport-inclusive and hotel/ticket packages.
• Conduct quality control for International bookings, liaising with the Tour Operator Team.
• Coordinate booking amendments, including major schedule changes across flights, trains, and self-drive packages.
• Support credit control to ensure timely payments.
• Monitor hotel refurbishments and ensure guests and internal teams are informed.
• Generate reports using in-house systems to support cross-functional decisions.
• Create training materials for new products and offerings.
• Collaborate with external partners to maintain bookings and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail (essential).
• Experience in travel operations, travel agency or hotel operations
• Familiarity with travel reservation systems (preferred).
• Background in the travel industry is essential - any experience with Disney Parks and Resorts is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems (in-house and third-party).
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with international teams and guests.
• Commitment to high levels of guest service.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical insurance and dental care.
• Complimentary park entry for you, family, and friends.
• Discounts on Disney products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups: WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our audiences and fosters belonging. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Please contact us to request support.