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.
Asia Travel Specialist | Hybrid | London | Salary up to £40,000 DOE, plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment is working with a well-established, award-winning travel business that is recruiting an Asia Travel Specialist to join its sales team.
The Role
As an Asia Travel Specialist, you will take ownership of each enquiry, understanding the customer's requirements and creating bespoke itineraries across Asia. This is a full 360 sales role, managing bookings from the initial enquiry through to the customer's return. This includes supplier management, booking administration, and being the customer's main point of contact throughout the booking process.
Operations Administrator |London / Hybrid | £27,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with specialist sports tour operator who are recruiting an Operations Administrator to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive professional with a passion for motorsport and travel, who is keen to play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for clients travelling to events around the world.
The Role:
As Operations Administrator, you will support the smooth planning and delivery of specialist motorsport holidays and events. You will work across a range of operational and administrative responsibilities, liaising with suppliers, managing travel arrangements and ensuring clients receive accurate and timely information ahead of their trips.
Senior Asia Sales Consultant | London / Hybrid / Remote | Competitive Salary + Bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with specialist tour operator who are recruiting a Senior Asia Sales Consultant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asia travel specialist who is hungry, dynamic and ready to take the next step into a supported leadership role, with the opportunity to ultimately progress into an Asia Team Leader position.
The Role:
As Senior Asia Sales Consultant, you will create and sell exceptional tailor-made holidays across Asia and the Indian subcontinent, while playing a key role in growing and developing the Asia team. You will use your strong destination knowledge and existing industry relationships to create bespoke itineraries, build relationships with clients and suppliers, and drive sales.
Operations Lead (Technical) | London | Office Based | Salary £55-70,000 (depending on experience)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading luxury travel business who are recruiting an Operations Lead (Technical) to join their London team
The Role:
As Operations Lead (Technical), you will oversee the day-to-day partnerships operations function, ensuring hotel and travel products are accurately configured across internal systems and distribution channels, while leading a small specialist team and working closely with commercial and technology stakeholders. This full-time, office-based role (with the option to work from home on Mondays or Fridays) offers an experienced travel operations professional the opportunity to take ownership of partner operations, onboarding, systems and process improvement within a fast-growing luxury travel environment.
You Will Have:
Previous experience within travel operations, hotel distribution, partnerships or product operations
Strong knowledge of GDS and hotel connectivity platforms Amadeus and Synxis
Experience leading, mentoring or managing a small team
Excellent analytical and organisational skills with a strong eye for detail
Confidence working across multiple systems and using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Additional Info:
Salary £55-70,000 depending on experience
Fully office-based role in London (with the option to work a Monday or Friday from home)
Newly created role with the opportunity to lead and develop a growing operations team
Excellent company benefits, including the opportunity to enjoy an annual staff trip to some amazing destinations
Collaborative and innovative company culture
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1899 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.
Luxury Travel Concierge | Hybrid | London | Competitive salary plus bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a well-established luxury travel business who are recruiting a Luxury Travel Concierge to join their Client Experience team.
The Role:
As Luxury Travel Concierge, you will take ownership of the guest experience once the booking has been confirmed, you'll create personalised itineraries, coordinate multiple elements of each stay and handle any special requests along the way, ensuring clients receive a seamless and highly personalised service. The role will also involve researching new experiences and suppliers across the company's international destinations and keeping up to date with the best local recommendations.
You Will Have:
• Experience within luxury travel, concierge or high-end guest experience• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail• A naturally service-led approach with a passion for delivering outstanding client experiences• Confidence dealing with HNW individuals, VIP clients, luxury travel agents and international suppliers• Calm, composed and solutions-focused under pressure• Experience within luxury villa rentals is advantageous
Additional Info:
• Salary depending on experience• Monthly team performance-related bonus• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service• Hybrid working with offices based in London• Opportunity to work up to 45 days per year working remotely after probation• Opportunities to travel to amazing international destinations• Confidence working with HNW and VIP clients is essential
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1900 or visit: www.
Senior Tour Organiser | Hybrid | London | Salary up to £40,000 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.
Travel Designer | London| Hybrid | London | £30,000 plus commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a tour operator who are recruiting a Travel Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As a Travel Designer, you'll design tailored travel itineraries built around each client's individual preferences and interests. By consulting with travellers directly, you'll gain a clear understanding of what they're looking for and use your destination expertise and trusted industry relationships to craft memorable journeys. You'll also deliver outstanding support throughout the entire customer journey, from the initial planning stages through the trip itself and beyond their return.
Ski Travel Account Manager - Ski Travel | Hybrid or Remote | Competitive Salary
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading tour operator who specialise in unforgettable ski and winter sports experiences. They are looking for a passionate Ski Travel Account Manager to join their growing team and help deliver exceptional educational ski trips across Europe and beyond.
The Role:
As a Ski Travel Account Manager, you will manage and develop key client relationships, create bespoke ski packages and drive sales through a consultative, relationship-led approach. Working closely with schools, groups and clients, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, converting enquiries and ensuring every trip delivers an outstanding experience.
Educational Travel Account Manager | Hybrid | Brighton | Competitive Salary
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic school travel company who specialise in educational tours, ski trips and group travel experiences. They are looking for an experienced Educational Travel Account Manager to join their growing sales team.
The Role:
As an Educational Travel Account Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience while managing a portfolio of school and educational travel clients. You will build long-term relationships with schools, drive repeat business and referrals, and work closely with internal teams to ensure every trip is delivered seamlessly from enquiry through to travel.
Scandinavia and Nordic Travel Consultant | Hybrid/Remote | Competitive Salary
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a wonderful luxury travel company who specialise in bespoke and experiential travel experiences. They are looking for an experienced Scandinavia and Nordic Travel Consultant to join their growing team.
The Role:
As Luxury Travel Consultant, you will use your extensive destination knowledge and personal insight to design and sell exceptional tailor-made itineraries across Scandinavia and the Nordic region. Working with high-value clients, you will manage enquiries from initial contact through to after-sales, delivering a highly personalised service and creating unforgettable luxury travel experiences.