Travel Support Advisor

dnata Travel; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare for you and family

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Free eye care tests

Taste Card membership

Casual dress code

Job summary

dnata Travel is recruiting a Travel Support Advisor in Leyland, near Preston, to manage involuntary changes to customer travel arrangements, including airline schedule changes, flight cancellations and ticketing deadlines.

You will communicate updates to customers and travel agents, coordinate hotel, transfers and other services, apply ABTA/ATOL guidelines, support during crises, and uphold GDPR and data protection in every interaction.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills – verbal & written.
• Able to deliver messages with empathy and calm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor airline queues and actions to targets.
• Process notifications to ensure timely ticketing.
• Coordinate changes to air travel and related services.
• Communicate schedule changes to customers/agents via phone/email.
• Apply ABTA/ATOL guidelines to customer arrangements.
• Provide support during crises to maintain service.
• Inform customers of accommodation changes and relocations.
• Respond to supplier communications within 72 hours.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best outcomes.
• Uphold GDPR standards in all interactions.
• Collaborate with team to resolve issues.
• Own personal development to improve customer experience.
• Support manager in achieving service targets and provide feedback.
• Demonstrate the company Vision, Mission and Values.

Skills

Great communication

Empathy

Customer focus

IT literate

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Under pressure

Numerate

GCSE English/Maths

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Job description

Job Title: Travel Support Advisor

Location: Leyland, Preston

Salary: £24,988.61

dnata Travel Group B2B is the UK’s biggest B2B-only tour operator and comprises of flagship brand Gold Medal and three specialist brands – Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys. We pride ourselves on our truly ‘agents-first’ approach and our strong mutually beneficial and supportive relationships with a huge range of supplier partners across the industry. We are part of the Emirates group.

We are now recruiting for a Travel Support Advisor to manage and action involuntary changes to customer travel arrangements, including airline schedule changes, flight cancellations, ticketing deadlines, and ground service modifications. This role ensures timely communication with customers and effective resolution of disruptions, working in a customer-centric manner to minimize inconvenience and protect business interests.

Job Accountabilities

• Monitor and manage electronic airline queues, ensuring timely action and clearance in line with agreed performance targets
• Process airline notifications promptly to ensure tickets are issued within required timeframes
• Coordinate changes to air travel arrangements, including necessary updates to associated services such as hotel bookings, transfers, and car hire
• Communicate flight schedule changes to direct customers and travel agents via phone, email, etc., and update all affected package components and documentation accordingly
• Apply ABTA/ATOL guidelines to ensure customer arrangements comply with industry and company policies
• Provide support during crisis situations (e.g. adverse weather, natural disasters, political unrest) to maintain customer service continuity
• Inform customers and agents of accommodation renovations and manage any resulting changes, including relocations due to hotel closures, overbookings, or major refurbishments
• Respond to supplier communications within 72 hours and update customers or agents with relevant changes
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible outcomes for both the customer and the business
• Uphold GDPR standards and maintain a consistently professional approach in all interactions
• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues
• Take ownership of personal development to enhance the customer experience
• Support the team manager in achieving service level targets and provide feedback on system issues and improvement opportunities
• Consistently demonstrate dnata Travel Group’s Vision, Mission, and Values in daily work

To be considered for this role, we need you to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths or equivalent
• Great communication skills – verbal & written
• Able to deliver a difficult message with empathy and remain calm
• Customer focussed
• IT literate with great keyboard skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Great team player with a positive attitude
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure
• Numerate

Desirable:

• Experience with GDS /travel systems
• Previous travel industry or contact centre experience

We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work:

• Travel discounts – we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to help you plan your next adventure
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 full years of service (+ bank holidays)
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Low-cost health care for you and your family
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing development – we have an in-house People Development Team
• Industry/social events – including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward & recognition programme
• Belong programme - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that play a crucial role in implementing our DEI strategy
• Volunteer days – one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity
• dnata4good – supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free eye care tests
• Free Taste Card membership– offering discounts on dining out, movies, attractions, takeaways and online shopping
• Casual dress code
• Free tea and coffee, subsidised on-site restaurant with free wifi and free car parking