Travel Operations Executive

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Travel Operations Executive in Brighton, requiring skills in the travel industry and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves managing itineraries, producing quotes, and collaborating with teams to achieve financial targets. This is a hybrid position, offering a supportive culture and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Opportunity to travel and experience trips first‑hand

Additional birthday day off

Up to 25 days holiday based on length of service

Two annual learning and development days

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple itineraries.
• Commercial acumen with understanding of pricing and margins.
• Ability to build trusted relationships through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate quote proposals for clients.
• Monitoring performance to achieve financial goals.
• Working with teams to optimize seasonal setups.

Skills

Knowledge of school travel market

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Travel Operations Executive
Location: Brighton (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Hours: Full time - 36.25 hours per week
Pay: £23,500 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Travel Operations Executive to join one of our longstanding clients, an established organisation within the travel sector, based in Brighton.

Benefits

• Opportunity to travel and experience trips first‑hand
• Additional birthday day off and up to 25 days holiday based on length of service
• Two annual learning and development days to enhance knowledge and skills
• Supportive, people‑first culture with an informal and empathetic working environment

Requirements

• Knowledge of the school travel market, or a good understanding of the travel industry with an interest in educational travel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple itineraries and quotations
• Commercial acumen with solid numeracy, literacy and analytical skills, and an understanding of pricing, costs and margins
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships through collaboration and service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Role

• Producing accurate and timely quote proposals and packages in line with company processes
• Monitoring performance and supporting the achievement of financial goals and commercial targets
• Working with internal teams to ensure seasonal setups are accurate and optimised for margin potential
• Staying informed on product and destination developments to help shape new offerings
• Building strong working relationships across departments to share expertise and maintain excellent service levels
• Ensuring suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults (DBS checks may be required)

If you're keen to join an exceptional team that values collaboration, growth and real‑world travel experiences, please apply for this Travel Operations Executive role below or contact Jamie Watson between 9:00am and 5:30pm.