47 Contract Travel Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Enjoy the finer things in life! We are looking for a Luxury Travel Consultant to join a bespoke tour operator, dealing with luxury resorts, working in their Cheshire offices. If you have excellent knowledge of upmarket destinations, hotels and resorts ,along with solid Travel Consultant experience and a passion for travel & offering excellent customer service, this is the perfect role for you! They offer a highly desirable salary for experienced candidates, to match their highly desirable product!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Use your travel industry experience and solid destination / product knowledge to assist you in advising your clients on their options.
- Book flights, accommodation and ancillaries to luxury resorts (primarily European, North Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean)
- Deal with additional requests offering exceptional customer service
- Stay up to date on new products and be pro-active in contacting previous clients for repeat business and referrals
- Working Monday to Friday with a rota for Saturdays (the company do offer hybrid working once trained)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
We are looking for an experienced Travel Consultant with great customer service and communications skills. Candidates from tour operations or retail travel will be considered. Preferably you will have some experience within the luxury travel market.

THE PACKAGE:
My client offers an above average salary, that is dependent on experience, but circa 32-35k pa. There are additional company benefits.

INTERESTED?
If you are keen to be considered please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. For any questions contact Gemma on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Established Tour Operator, specialising in luxury adventure and expedition travel, a leader in its field is expanding again and is looking to recruit a Travel Sales Executive for their team of Antarctic Specialists. Whilst we are ideally seeking candidates who have previous experience selling Antarctic expeditions, if travelling to the Antarctic is your dream and passion, and you have excellent experience in sales then we want to hear from you, with a cover letter as to why you're suitable! Salary is up to 35K based on experience, with additional team & company bonuses, and additional benefits. If you have solid customer service experience within the travel industry or a luxury industry, and a true love of travel and the outdoors, this is a challenging, exciting and rewarding next step.

THE COMPANY

A UK based Tour Operator, with a global team specialising in luxury adventurous trips to Antarctica, Patagonia and Arctic. It's a team of innovative, knowledgeable, values-led and driven people, who know their customers can use their extraordinary travels and protect the planet. They're now growing their team again and strive to continue to be game-changers in the Travel Industry.

THE JOB:

You will be a Polar travel sales person ideally with both deep destination knowledge and awesome sales skills to help guide customers through the options and match them with exactly the right trip for them. You would be joining one of the most successful polar agents globally.

As part of a growing team your primary role will be to help drive the Antarctic sales to achieve the company's strategic plans. Alongside your daily sales responsibilities, you'll also be called upon to help out with wider duties, such as the fostering of close working relations with our key partners and broader company-wide projects from time-to-time.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• TRAVEL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED REQUIRED
• Passion and enthusiasm for the Polar Regions
• Ideally first had experience of the Antarctica
• Expert in selling complex, multi-component journeys to remote destinations
• A real hunger to travel
• A passion for the natural world, embracing opportunities to get into the wild
• Experience in selling, to reach and exceed targets to earn commission
• Tech - savvy

THE PACKAGE:

THIS IS A REMOTE / HOMEWORKING ROLE

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE HOURS (Apply online only) MONDAY - FRIDAY

• The salary is competitive up to 35k pa for someone with travel industry and Antarctic experience plus bonus and commission
• They offer 25 days holiday per annum (plus your birthday), educational trips.
• Homeworking & Hybrid working in terms of location (able to get to Bristol periodically)
• Company benefits include annual travel insurance, group pension scheme, bike-to-work scheme, flexible working policy, opportunity to work-and-travel and an annual Summer Adventure.

INTERESTED?

If you are keen to be considered, please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. The vacancy is being managed by Katy on (phone number removed) (url removed)

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

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We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Romance Travel Specialist to join our expanding travel team. In this fully remote role, you will work closely with clients to design personalized romantic travel experiences—from honeymoons and anniversaries to vow renewals and couples’ getaways. If you have a passion for planning, love travel, and enjoy crafting unforgettable, love-inspired journeys, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Itinerary Design: Create customized romantic travel plans tailored to each couple’s preferences, including accommodations, activities, transportation, and dining recommendations.

• Client Consultations: Conduct virtual meetings or calls with clients to understand their romantic travel desires, expectations, and budgets.

• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with trusted travel vendors and tour operators to secure the best options and pricing suited for romantic experiences.

• Booking Management: Oversee all bookings and confirmations, ensuring a smooth and accurate planning process.

• Customer Support: Provide dedicated support throughout the planning process and during travel, handling any changes or emergencies with professionalism.

• Travel Research: Stay updated on travel trends, destination highlights, and seasonal specials related to romantic travel.

• Post-Trip Engagement: Follow up with clients after their trips to gather feedback and encourage future bookings and referrals.

Qualifications:

• Experience in travel planning, hospitality, or customer service is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable using online booking tools and conducting virtual consultations.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently from home.

• Passionate about travel and helping couples create meaningful experiences.

What You’ll Get:

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling.

• Access to industry-leading tools, vendors, and exclusive romantic travel perks.

• Travel discounts and ongoing training opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Your Golf Travel is the worlds largest golf travel specialist providing golf breaks and holidays across more than 3,000 locations in 22 countries, including the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond. Since our launch in 2004, we have seen swift expansion and now boast a team of over 180 professionals based in our offices in London, Brighton, St Andrews, and Killarney. Throughout this journey, we have established incredible relationships with our suppliers and customers, created an extensive array of exceptional travel products and experiences, garnered numerous awards. and this is only the beginning!

What sets us apart? Our people. Our team members are the heart of our organisation, and by joining us, you will become part of an exceptionally talented, driven, passionate, collaborative, and entrepreneurial group in golf travel. Together, we are making significant strides in the industry and solidifying our status as the world’s premier golf travel company.

Our travel specialists are dedicated to providing exemplary customer service while crafting customised golf holidays for our clients. In this role, you will manage the complete booking process for customers, incorporating accommodations, flights, transfers, and tee times. We are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who share a love for travel and are excited to join one of the UK’s leading niche travel brands.

Do I need to be a golfer? … Not at all.

We primarily operate as a travel company, with golf being just one aspect of our offerings. If you’re eager to learn, we’d be thrilled to equip you with all the knowledge you need about our product; however, we can’t promise you’ll become the next Tiger Woods. What we truly seek is a genuine passion for travel and an eagerness to learn.

• Handling daily inquiries through phone calls and emails with enthusiasm.
• Engaging in insightful conversations with customers to build lasting relationships and gain insights into their ideal experiences.
• Offering personalised recommendations for top-notch destinations, accommodations, golf courses, and auxiliary services (like buggies and club rentals), while emphasising the unique features that cater to their needs to streamline the booking process.
• Aiming to achieve targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) with a determined approach.
• Coordinating with hotel and golf course reservation teams to verify availability and finalize bookings.
• Constantly enriching and maintaining an extensive understanding of our offerings through continuous training and personal exploration.

Requirements

• Outstanding natural sales talent coupled with a passion for customer service.
• Driven by targets and results.
• You love connecting with people and having impactful conversations.
• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in the travel sector is a bonus, but not necessary.
• A true passion for travel that shines through.

Benefits

Your Golf Travel are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.