Travel Operations Support Assistant

Kuoni; Dorking; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working (2 days home)

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel discounts

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Kuoni is seeking a Travel Operations Support Assistant in the Dorking area. You’ll help run the Operations function daily, resolve pre-travel and in-resort issues, and communicate changes to customers clearly.

You’ll coordinate with suppliers and Kuoni teams to investigate problems, support stores with queries and amendments, and help implement process improvements, including automation and AI tools. The role includes Saturdays on rotation and occasional out-of-hours Duty Office cover, with

Formación

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and administration skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with data, reports and operational systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to recognise patterns.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• Interest in improving processes and exploring automation and AI.

Responsabilidades

• Support day-to-day operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Help resolve pre-travel and in-resort issues to minimise disruption for customers.
• Communicate pre-departure changes clearly and professionally to customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers, overseas partners and Kuoni teams to investigate issues.
• Support stores and Expert Hub with operational queries and booking amendments.
• Monitor queues, prioritise tasks and respond to correspondence.
• Coordinate the errata process and correct information promptly.
• Maintain records and identify recurring issues and root causes.
• Produce reports and recommend improvements reducing operational risk and boosting customer experience.
• Support process improvement, automation and AI-related projects.
• Respond to emergencies or crises as required.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Data literacy

Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Automation/AI interest

Herramientas

TravelBox

Galileo

Microsoft Dynamics

Descripción del empleo

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the Operations function and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Helping to resolve pre-travel and in-resort operational issues, with a focus on minimising disruption for our customers
• Communicating with customers about important pre-departure changes in a clear, professional and reassuring way
• Working closely with suppliers, overseas partners and teams across Kuoni to investigate and resolve issues
• Supporting our retail stores and Expert Hub teams with operational queries and booking amendments
• Monitoring operational work queues, prioritising tasks and responding to correspondence
• Coordinating the errata process, ensuring product, supplier and operational information is corrected promptly
• Maintaining accurate records and helping to identify recurring issues, trends and root causes
• Producing reports and recommending practical improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance the customer experience
• Supporting projects focused on process improvement, automation and the effective use of AI tools
• Helping the team respond to emergency or crisis situations when required

The role includes working Saturdays on a rotational basis and providing occasional out-of-hours Duty Office cover.

About you

You’ll be someone who enjoys bringing order to busy situations, working through problems and finding the right solution. You’ll be comfortable managing several priorities at once, communicating with different people and taking ownership of accurate, detailed work.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisation and administration skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence working with data, reports and operational systems
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to recognise patterns or recurring issues
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
• An interest in improving processes and exploring how automation and AI can support better ways of working

Experience within travel operations would be an advantage, as would knowledge of TravelBox, Galileo, Microsoft Dynamics, Package Travel Regulations or ABTA guidelines. However, we’re equally interested in your transferable skills, your approach to customer service and your willingness to learn.

Why Kuoni?

Kuoni is part of DERTOUR UK and one of the UK’s most recognised premium travel brands. We create holidays to more than 90 destinations around the world, combining expert knowledge with personal service and genuine care for our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team, develop your knowledge of travel operations and contribute ideas that help us continuously improve. If you’re curious, customer-focused and ready to build a career with a brand that cares to the core, we’d love to hear from you.

In return you’ll the receive the following:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work for the ‘Best Place to work in Travel’, with like-minded colleagues - in a modern and fun office.
• Flexible hybrid working, offering 2 days to work from home a week
• Company matched pension scheme, we'll match up to 5%
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increases with length of service)
• Free annual travel insurance (for partner and / or immediate family)
• Free onsite parking (first come first serve)
• Opportunity to travel to Kuoni destinations
• Monthly Perkbox credits (discounted gym membership, free coffees etc)
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Holidays and prize draws

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all candidates feel welcomed and supported. To ensure everyone has an equal opportunity throughout the application process, we welcome you to get in touch. Our team is here to assist you at every step, whether you require additional information, or support to navigate the application process. We believe that promoting diversity and inclusion enriches our organisation, and we are committed to helping all candidates showcase their talents and potential -

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Dorking - One Dorking Office Park

Department

Operations

Job Title

Travel Operations Support Assistant

City

Dorking

Country

United Kingdom