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.
Travel Consultant | Cheshire | circa £26,000 plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working delighted to working with a rapidly expanding Travel Agency who are looking for a Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
Set within an affluent area of Cheshire, the Travel Consultant will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, creating memorable travel itineraries that meet their expectation and budgets. Drawing on your worldwide travel knowledge, you'll offer a consultative sales approach to each enquiry, maximising sales opportunities. Working as part of a close nit team, you'll share knowledge and support your colleagues when required.
Travel Agency Manager | Cheshire | circa £30,000 plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a rapidly expanding travel agency looking for a Travel Agency Manager to join their leadership team. This role will look after a brand-new store, offering full autonomy to make the branch successful.
The Role:Set within an affluent area of Cheshire, the Travel Agency Manager will play a key role in the success of this new branch by working closely with local residents and becoming their go-to travel agency partner for luxury holidays. Sharing your worldwide destination knowledge, you will ensure the needs of customers are met in a timely manner.
Reservations Support Specialist | Hybrid | Surrey | £32k - £34k
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading travel company who are recruiting a Reservations Support Specialist to join their team.
The Role:
As Reservations Support Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting customers and travel agency partners with post booking enquiries. Being the point of contact for any changes that may be needed on a booking, to communicate any schedule changes, preparing travel documentation, and supporting group charter reservations. In addition to this, you'll also cover sales from time to time, supporting the sales team during busy periods.
Educational Travel Consultant | Hybrid | London | £35-40,000 + Bonus (OTE £60-70K)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with this disruptor in the educational travel space, which, due to continued success, is looking for an Educational Travel Consultant to join its team.
The Role:
As an Educational Travel Consultant, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing school partners, whilst also seeking out new partners to drive new business opportunities. This is a consultative sales role that requires traditional sales techniques, such as picking up the phone and building genuine relationships. With your combined passion for education and travel, you'll showcase our client's portfolio of products, inspiring teachers and students to be curious about the world.
Customer Operations Coordinator | Hybrid | London | £29K + Bonus (OTE £34K)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading travel company who are recruiting a Customer Operations Coordinator to join their team.
The Role:
As Customer Operations Coordinator, you will support and coordinate a small Operations team to deliver best-in-class customer service through clear communication and accurate reservations and travel documentation. You will drive quality and efficiency across all areas of operations, ensuring an exceptional customer journey from start to finish.
A career path to Team Leader within 12 months is mapped out for the successful applicant.
Reservations Consultant | London - Hybrid | Salary £25,000 + commission and bonus OTE circa £35K
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading Tour Operator who are recruiting a Reservations Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Reservations Consultant you will engage with the general public and travel agents, handling enquiries and selling package holidays to destinations worldwide. You will manage the full booking process from initial quote through to confirmation, including flights, accommodation and transfers, while delivering exceptional customer service at every stage. You will create bespoke island-hopping itineraries using the in-house reservations system, liaise with external suppliers to fulfil special requests, and ensure all booking administration is completed accurately.
Operations & Customer Experience Manager | London - Hybrid | Salary circa £40,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an adventure travel business who arrange challenges for university students across the UK and Ireland. They are looking for an Operations & Customer Experience Manager to join their team.
The Role:
As Operations & Customer Experience Manager, you will oversee group-travel operations and the full participant journey, from registration and fundraising preparation through to safe trip delivery and post-trip follow-up. The role also involves managing suppliers, budgets and operational systems, resolving customer issues, improving the participant experience and line managing an Operations & Customer Experience Coordinator.
Travel Operations & Sales Consultant | Office Based | Manchester | £25-28K + Bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a well-established travel business who are expanding their team and recruiting a Travel Operations & Sales Consultant to join them.
The Role:
As Travel Operations & Sales Consultant, you will work closely with the company's travel agent partners, with a focus on either sales or operations depending on your experience and strengths. On the sales side, you will handle incoming enquiries, provide expert travel advice, create accurate flight quotations and maximise sales opportunities. On the operations side, you will manage booking amendments across flights, hotels, car hire and transfers, resolve issues efficiently and ensure travel arrangements run smoothly from booking through to departure.
Senior Latin America Travel Expert | Remote | UK | Competitive Salary + Quartely Bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a well-established luxury travel business who are recruiting a Senior Latin America Travel Expert to join their team.
The Role:
As Senior Latin America Travel Expert, you will be the lead consultant for Latin America, with the opportunity to help build and develop this exciting new product for the business. You will manage enquiries from initial contact through to post-travel, creating high-end, tailor-made itineraries and building strong, long-term client relationships.
You Will Have:
• 4+ years' experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, specialising in Latin America (essential)
• Strong first-hand destination knowledge, particularly Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica and Ecuador
• Proven sales track record within a target-driven environment
• Experience designing complex, tailor-made itineraries
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management
• Commercially minded, proactive and self-motivated approach
Additional Info:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus performance-related bonus paid quarterly
• Remote
• Generous annual leave entitlement and long service benefits
• Birthday off
• Discounted travel and exclusive industry rates
• Educational trips and ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Exciting opportunity to lead and help establish a brand-new Latin America product
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1908 or visit: www.
Wedding Travel Specialist | Remote - UK | £28-35,000 + Commission OTE circa £80K
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an established, destination wedding operator who are recruiting an experienced Wedding Travel Specialist to join their team.
The Role:
As Wedding Travel Specialist, you'll work closely with couples planning their dream wedding abroad, helping them select the perfect destination and venue for their special day. From creating and presenting tailored quotations to managing qualified enquiries, you'll guide clients through every stage of the journey, from initial contact through to booking confirmation and post-booking support.
You Will Have:
A sales driven, self motivated approach, with excellent organisation and time management skills
Confidence to manage your own sales pipeline and workload independently in a remote environment
Experience working to targets, with commission forming a significant part of overall earnings
Previous destination wedding or travel sales experience is an advantage
Additional Info:
Salary £28,000-35,000 depending on experience plus commission
Fully remote within the UK
You will have a steady flow of qualified leads
Excellent benefits including FAM Trips and sales incentives
Flexible working model - full & part time hours considered
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1917 or visit: www.