Travel Trade Recruitment
Amazing opportunity for a Senior Tour Organiser to join a great company in London who specialise in European cultural tours, you will be working on your own tours: so excellent administrative and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years' experience in organising special interest tours to Europe, tour leading, a passion for travel and understanding of the industry, an art history background and a working knowledge of at least one European language.
The Job:
- Designing, planning and costing tours
- Sourcing and liaising directly with European suppliers (hotels, restaurants etc)
- Working with ground agents (in both Europe and beyond)
- Liaising with US clients, including pitching for new business and client documentation
- Responsibility for tour finances
- Have strong copywriting and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear engaging itineraries and client-facing materials
- Answering client queries over the phone and via email
- Processing tour booking forms and pre-tour client documentation
- Office support when colleagues are abroad
- Booking flights (Galileo or similar)
- Ensuring all arrangements run smoothly and according to plan
- Being responsible for the welfare of the party as well as daily logistics
- Working with expert lecturers and / or local guides
- Coping calmly and efficiently with any issues which arise – from tracing lost baggage to medical emergencies
Skills Required:
- Have a background in Art History and/or interest in gardens
- Be able to deal with complex projects, prioritise and pay attention to detail
- Have good communication skills
- Exercise good judgement, initiative and imagination
- Have strong decision-making skills under pressure
- Have a working knowledge of at least one European language
- Be naturally diplomatic, patient and calm
- Have stamina – and a sense of humour!
The Package:
- Salary circa £40,000
- Hybrid 3 Office / 2 home
Interested:
- If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click APPLY or email your cv to
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