Gecko Travel Recruitment work with a range of Leisure travel clients with an emphasis on outbound tour operating. We have carved a niche in our client portfolio to work with specialists in their field such as Adventure, Luxury, Ski, Education & Student Travel and Destination specific Tour Operators. Recruiting at all levels from Executive to Board level roles, within the UK and further afield.
We have successfully recruited across all disciplines within the leisure travel industry to include Sales/Account Management, Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Product & Purchasing, Commercial, Administration, Ticketing and Reservations.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist travel business who are recruiting a Director of Tour Operations to join their team.
The Role:
As Director of Tour Operations you will lead and manage a small team responsible for designing and operating high-quality cultural and art-focused tours across Europe. You will oversee the planning, costing, and delivery of tours, liaise with European suppliers and US clients, and ensure a seamless customer experience from initial enquiry through to tour completion. The role also involves mentoring senior consultants, contributing to marketing materials, and occasionally leading tours to ensure exceptional service standards and smooth operations.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a multi-award-winning travel business who are recruiting an Operations Executive to join their team.
The Role:
As Operations Executive, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional post-booking support to travel agent partners, ensuring all issues are resolved efficiently and professionally. You will manage booking amendments across flights, hotels, car hire, and transfers. This role requires experience using a GDS (essential).
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist tour operator who are recruiting an Africa Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Africa Travel Consultant, you will handle inbound enquiries, design bespoke long-haul itineraries, and provide expert destination guidance across key regions across Africa. You will take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to post-booking care, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The role also includes supporting the growth of emerging destinations, contributing to product development discussions, collaborating with internal teams, and attending relevant supplier events and training sessions to stay up to date with market developments.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist tour operator who are recruiting an Latin America Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Latin America Travel Consultant, you will handle inbound enquiries, design bespoke long-haul itineraries, and provide expert destination guidance for Latin America. You will take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to post-booking care, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The role also includes supporting the growth of emerging destinations, contributing to product development discussions, collaborating with internal teams, and attending relevant supplier events and training sessions to stay up to date with market developments.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist tour operator who are recruiting an Asia Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Asia Travel Consultant, you will handle inbound enquiries, design bespoke long-haul itineraries, and provide expert destination guidance across key regions including Southeast Asia. You will take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to post-booking care, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The role also includes supporting the growth of emerging destinations, contributing to product development discussions, collaborating with internal teams, and attending relevant supplier events and training sessions to stay up to date with market developments.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with our travel client who are recruiting a Marketing Assistant – Website to join their team.
The Role:
The Marketing Assistant – Website is an entry-level position where you will report to the Marketing Executive, assisting with all aspects of website management. This includes managing website content, analysing marketing campaigns, supporting the rollout of a new CMS, undertaking SEO activity, troubleshooting website issues, and much more. Training will be provided for the successful applicant, though some website management knowledge would be beneficial, even if self-taught.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a multi-award-winning travel business who are recruiting a Marketing & Content Executive to join their team.
The Role:
As Marketing & Content Executive, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager and Destination Managers to create inspiring, human-centred travel content. The role involves supporting marketing campaigns across multiple channels, producing engaging content for clients, managing website updates, and helping to ensure campaigns run smoothly. You will also help capture and showcase the expertise of our Destination Managers, creating content that brings their stories and insights to life.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading travel business who are recruiting a Commercial Data Analyst to join their team.
The Role:
As Commercial Data Analyst, you will support the commercial strategy by analysing large data sets, building data models, and providing insight to drive key business decisions. You will forecast sales, margin, and capacity, work closely with leadership, and ensure commercial performance is aligned to business goals. This is a newly created position offering the chance to make the role your own and have a significant impact.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with our tour operator client who are looking to hire a french speaking Product Delivery Coordinator to join their team.
The Role:
As a Product Delivery Coordinator, you will playing a pivotal role in delivering consistent and evolving products which aligned with guest and market expectations. Supporting the business growth to ensure expectations are being met for new and returning guests.
French fluency (written and spoken) is essential.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading school travel specialist who are recruiting a Sports Travel Consultant to join their growing team.
The Role:
As Sports Travel Consultant you will manage enquiries from schools, generate new business leads, and build strong client relationships. You will be responsible for creating tailored sports tour itineraries worldwide, preparing costings and quotations, and ensuring sales are closed effectively. The role also involves overseas travel to meet suppliers and gain first-hand destination knowledge.