£30,000 per annum
Bispham, Blackpool | Monday to Friday | 35 Hours Per Week
Looking for a role where you can genuinely build a long-term career?
Join a growing travel business where you'll enjoy:
£30,000 salary
Monday to Friday working hours (35 hours per week)
Flexible start and finish times (8:00am-4:00pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Annual salary reviews linked to performance
Company pension with employer contributions
Company-funded health and wellbeing support
Reward and recognition programme
Ongoing training, development and career progression
Friendly, collaborative team environment
Modern offices with onsite parking
Regular team events
A people-focused business that genuinely values its employees and promotes from within
The Opportunity
Major Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing travel organisation for an experienced Senior Transport Executive.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in travel reservations who is looking to join a successful business where they can build a long-term career.
Working within a busy operations team, you will coordinate travel arrangements for educational group tours, working closely with suppliers and colleagues to ensure every booking is managed accurately, efficiently and delivers an exceptional customer experience.
The Role
Coordinate air, coach and rail travel for group tours
Obtain competitive quotations from transport suppliers
Secure and confirm travel bookings
Manage airline reservations using GDS systems (Amadeus preferred)
Process airline ticketing and manage schedule changes
Ensure all booking information is accurate and completed within deadlines
Liaise with suppliers and build strong working relationships
Resolve booking queries and travel issues quickly and efficiently
Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of travel programmes
Deliver exceptional customer service at every stage of the booking process
About You
We're looking for someone with previous experience within:
Travel Operations
Tour Operations
Travel Reservations
Airline Reservations
Business Travel
Educational Travel
Tour Operator
Travel Consultant
Flights Reservations
TicketingYou'll also have:
Previous experience working with travel suppliers
GDS experience (Amadeus preferred)
Airline fares and ticketing experience
Excellent organisational skills
Strong attention to detail
Outstanding customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise multiple bookings and deadlines
Confidence using Microsoft Office and reservation systems
A proactive and positive attitude
A genuine passion for travel
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become part of a growing travel organisation with an excellent reputation for developing its people.
You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued, and you'll have genuine opportunities to develop your career within the business.
If you're passionate about travel, thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration
Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year