11 jobs found

Event Operations Manager | London | Office based | Salary circa £50,000 Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an Event travel company who are recruiting an Event Operations Manager to join their growing team. The Role: As Event Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering premium travel experiences for clients attending some of the world's biggest sporting events. You will coordinate travel packages from booking through to event delivery, managing hotels, transport, hospitality, ticketing and client communications to ensure every journey runs seamlessly. This role includes travelling to major sporting events to oversee on-site operations, deliver exceptional client experiences, and represent the business in front of premium and high-net-worth clients.

People & Culture Executive | Hybrid | Kingston Upon Thames | Part Time | £27K-£32K FTE Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an award-winning luxury travel company who are recruiting a People & Culture Executive to join their team on a part time basis. The Role: As People & Culture Executive, you will support the Senior People Manager in delivering an excellent employee experience across the business. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, wellbeing and employee engagement, while helping to maintain effective People policies, procedures and systems. This is a varied and people-focused role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and passionate about workplace culture and employee development.

Senior Business Development Executive - DACH | London | Hybrid | Competitive Salary DOE Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading and dynamic DMC who are recruiting a Senior Business Development Executive - DACH to join their London team. The Role: As Senior Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for building strong client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and delivering competitive group quotations for travel across Scotland and Ireland, proactively developing leads through networking and outreach while ensuring client requirements are translated into high-quality, commercially competitive proposals. You will also work closely with internal operations teams and suppliers to ensure a smooth handover and successful delivery of confirmed bookings. You Will Have: • Fluency in English and German (essential) • Minimum 3 years' experience working for a UK & Ireland inbound tour operator in group operations or groups sales • Proven experience preparing quotes and operating groups • Strong knowledge of UK destinations and current market rates • Experience with Tourplan would be advantageous • A third language such as Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, or Italian would be advantageous • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines • Flexible and adaptable approach to changing market conditions • A team player who is also confident working independently Additional Info: • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Hybrid working model with a mixture of home and office working • Opportunity to travel for client meetings and attend industry events • Occasional weekend emergency phone cover on a rota basis • Participation in familiarisation trips • Excellent company benefits Apply with your CV quoting GTR1881 or visit: www.

French Speaking Operations Executive | London | Hybrid | Competitive Salary DOE Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading and fast-growing DMC who are recruiting a French Speaking Operations Executive to join their London team. The Role: As French Speaking Operations Executive, you will be responsible for managing confirmed group bookings from start to finish, ensuring all services are booked accurately and delivered to the highest standard. You will liaise closely with Business Development teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure seamless group operations across the UK and Ireland, while maintaining strong commercial awareness and attention to detail throughout the booking process. You Will Have: • Minimum 2 years' experience within a UK & Ireland inbound tour operator in a group operations role• Proven experience operating group travel bookings• Fluent English and French language skills (essential)• Spanish language skills would be advantageous• Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland as destinations• Good understanding of market rates and supplier pricing• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines Additional Info: • Salary dependent on experience• Hybrid working model with a mixture of home and office (London) working• Opportunity to participate in familiarisation trips• Occasional weekend emergency phone cover on a rota basis• Excellent company benefits and travel discounts• Career development opportunities within a dynamic team environment Apply with your CV quoting GTR1880 or visit: www.

Event Operations Manager | Office Based | Surrey | Package of circa £60,000 Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a multi award-winning boutique events business who are recruiting an Event Operations Manager to join their team. The Role: As Event Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in overseeing the smooth delivery of events, working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience from start to finish. This is a senior, hands-on position where you'll also lead and support a team, drive operational improvements, and help maintain exceptional service standards in a fast-paced environment. You Will Have: • 4-5+ years' experience in travel, events, or operational roles (minimum 2 years in a senior/managerial position)• Proven experience managing and developing teams• Strong background in luxury, events, or high-end service environments• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers• Strong negotiation experience and project management skills• Confidence using systems, CRM platforms, and online tools• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence a team Additional Info: • Overall package of £60,000• Performance related bonus• Full-time role based in Surrey• Work from home one day per week• Opportunities to travel• Lead a high-performing team in a fast-growing events company Apply with your CV quoting GTR1877 or visit: www.

Operations Administrator | Office based | Surrey | £25,000 Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading School Travel Operator who are looking for an Operations Administrator to join their team. The Role: As an Operations Administrator, you will support the operations team in the delivery of exceptional events, ensuring the team is effectively supported to meet customer service expectations. You will ensure that all operational elements of an event or tour run smoothly through excellent attention to detail, forward planning, and strong communication skills. This is an entry-level role where full training will be provided, and a clear career path will be mapped out as you gain experience.

Senior Tour Organiser | Hybrid | London | Salary up to £40K DOE Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a well-established, award-winning travel business who are recruiting a Senior Tour Organiser to join their tours team. The Role: As Senior Tour Organiser, you will take ownership of end to end tour delivery, managing bespoke European cultural itineraries from initial enquiry through to final on-the-ground execution for a range of international client groups, while working closely with overseas suppliers and stakeholders. The role also includes tour leading, full financial responsibility for your programmes, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality client experience throughout. You Will Have: • Minimum 8 years' experience in organising special interest / cultural tours to Europe • Strong background in tour operations and/or tour leading • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex itineraries • Strong communication and client-facing skills, including experience with US clients • Experience working with European suppliers and ground agents • Working knowledge of at least one European language • Art History background and/or strong interest in gardens Additional Info: • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience • Hybrid working (London-based) after probation • Excellent company benefits including generous annual leave entitlement and opportunities to travel • Small, sociable and supportive team environment Apply with your CV quoting GTR1855 or visit: www.