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.
Events Manager | Hybrid | Kent | Salary Circa £40,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a global luxury travel and lifestyle business who are recruiting an Events Manager to join their growing international team.
The Role:
As Events Manager you will support the delivery of international client experiences, partner initiatives, and brand engagement activities, ensuring projects are executed to a high standard across multiple markets. You will work closely with suppliers, venues and internal teams to coordinate events, manage relationships and support wider commercial and community objectives through creative and well-delivered experiences.
You Will Have:
• 5+ years' experience within events, luxury hospitality or similar sectors• Strong commercial awareness and relationship management skills• Excellent organisational, project and event management abilities• Experience managing senior stakeholders, VIP guests and premium client experiences• Ability to think strategically whilst remaining hands-on• A proactive, adaptable and calm approach under pressure• Willingness to travel internationally when required• Experience within luxury travel, hospitality or lifestyle brands (preferred)• Partnership, sponsorship or brand activation experience would be advantageous
Additional Info:
• Hybrid role based in West Kent• Full-time position with 2-3 office days per week• Salary circa £40,000• UK and internation travel required• Exposure to global events, partnerships and premium brand experiences• Opportunity to join a fast-growing international luxury travel business
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1875 or visit: www.
Executive Assistant | Essex | Office based | Salary £35,000 plus £5,000 bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a small yet hugely successful operator in the educational and sports travel sector, who, due to continued success, are looking for an Executive Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Role
This is an EA role with a difference - you’ll be the backbone of the business, supporting the Managing Director across all aspects of the company, including finance. You’ll also support the sales team, help ensure tours run smoothly, liaise with suppliers, arrange events, assist with marketing activity, provide reports for the MD, and handle any ad hoc duties that arise, making this a varied role requiring excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills.
You will have
Travel industry experience (highly desirable)
Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, especially during high season
Excellent time management skills
Strong administration skills
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at the same time
Additional information
Based in Essex
Ideally fully office based, but will consider hybrid if the applicant is near the office
Salary is up to £35,000, plus a £5,000 bonus
Working hours are Monday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm, with the occasional weekend when required
Opportunity to work for an independently owned business,where you'll feel valued
This role would suit a candidate who may be looking to develop their career in the travel industry and have the transferable skills, or you'll be a seasoned travel professional looking to step away from sales or customer service
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1874 or visit: www.
Head of Ski Sales | Remote | Salary DOE £40,000-£50,000 + Commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well‑established Tour Operator with an Educational Travel division, who are looking to hire a Head of Ski Sales to join their team.
The Role
As the Head of Ski Sales, the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing a team of eight remote‑based Consultants, ensuring all enquiries are handled in a timely manner, protocols are followed, and margins are maximised. Alongside this, as a hands‑on sales professional, the Head of Ski Sales will also manage their own enquiries. This role offers a strong blend of sales, management, and leadership.
Educational Tours Consultant | Surrey | Salary up to £30,000 + commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading school travel specialist who are recruiting a Educational Tours Consultant to join their growing sales team.
The Role:
As Educational Tours Consultant, you will manage enquiries from schools, generate new business leads, and build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients. You will be responsible for creating tailored education and sports tour itineraries worldwide, preparing detailed costings and quotations, and ensuring sales are successfully converted.
You Will Have:
Previous experience in school sales would be advantageous, but not essential
You may be working in a school, looking to transition into travel sales
Strong commercial awareness with a proven sales track record
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Target-driven, proactive, and resilient approach
Confidence presenting to schools and clients, both face-to-face and online
A genuine passion for travel and educational experiences
Additional Info:
Salary upto £30,000 basic, plus commission
Office based in Surrey
25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday
Training & Development program
Team activities, and socials
The opportunity to travel
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1856 or visit: www.
Senior PPC Manager | London/Hybrid/Remote | Salary £50-55K
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a growing and dynamic travel business who are recruiting a Senior PPC Manager to join their digital marketing team.
The Role:
As Senior PPC Manager you will take ownership of paid search activity across multiple brands, managing and optimising campaigns directly within Google Ads and Bing Ads to drive performance, lead generation and digital growth. This is a hands-on PPC position focused across Search, Demand Gen and PMAX campaigns, requiring someone who has personally built and managed campaigns rather than overseeing external agencies or wider marketing teams.
You Will Have:
• Minimum 4 years' hands-on PPC management experience
• Strong experience managing Google Ads and Bing Ads campaigns directly
• Experience across PPC Search, PMAX and Demand Gen campaigns
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with budget management and forecasting experience
• Experience using GA4 and Looker Studio
• Ability to build, launch, optimise and scale campaigns independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Agency or in-house background considered
Additional Info:
• Salary £50-55,000
• Flexible hybrid / remote working
• Travel industry experience is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent company benefits including travel discounts, generous annual leave entitlement and health cashback plan and wellbeing services
• Collaborative and growing digital marketing team
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1871 or visit: www.
Digital Marketing Executive | Hybrid | Liverpool | Salary Circa £30,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an award-winning travel specialist who are recruiting a Digital Marketing Executive to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
The Role:
As Digital Marketing Executive, you will support the Digital Marketing Manager and wider Marketing team in delivering engaging and high-performing digital campaigns across PPC, Paid Social, SEO, CRO, website content, email marketing, and social media. You will monitor campaign and website performance, provide reporting and insight analysis and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to drive customer acquisition and retention.
You Will Have:
• 2-3 years' experience within digital marketing
• Marketing degree or similar qualification
• Strong understanding of PPC, Paid Social, SEO, CRO, email marketing, and social media
• Experience using Google Analytics (GA4), Google Ads, and Meta Ads
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Passion for travel and digital marketing
Additional Info:
• Salary circa £30,000
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Excellent company benefits including Medicash and generous annual leave entitlement
• Family and friends travel discounts
• Great company culture and opportunity to join a growing, talented marketing team
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1870 or visit: www.
Travel Consultant | Leicestershire | Full Time | Salary £25-27,000 + Commission (OTE £32-35,000)
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a modern independent retail travel agency who combine classic travel sales with dynamic packaging and tailor-made holiday design, they are looking for a Retail Travel Consultant to join their team to providing expert travel advice and create tailored holiday experiences for customers.
The Role:
As Retail Travel Consultant, you will support customers with their travel enquiries in-store, over the phone, and online by offering personalised advice and turning enquiries into confirmed bookings. You will sell a wide range of travel products including package holidays, cruise, tailor-made itineraries, and dynamically packaged holidays while ensuring all bookings are accurate and delivered with excellent service.
You Will Have:
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a retail travel or travel sales environment (essential)• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills• Experience booking holidays through suppliers or travel systems (desirable)• Knowledge of cruise, long-haul, or tailor-made holidays (desirable)• Understanding or exposure to dynamic packaging systems (desirable)• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks• Commercial awareness and understanding of customer value and margins• Confident using booking systems, Microsoft Office, and digital tools
Additional Info:
• Full-time role including weekend working on a rota basis (closed on Sundays)• Salary £25-27,000 plus commission (OTE £32-35,000)• Opportunities to travel • Supportive retail team environment with training and development opportunities• Generous annual leave entitlement
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1869 or visit: www.
Branch Manager - Retail Travel | Leicestershire | Full Time | Salary circa £30,000 + Commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a modern independent retail travel agency who combine classic travel sales with dynamic packaging and tailor-made holiday design, they are looking for a Branch Manager to lead their store and drive both commercial performance and customer experience.
The Role:
As Branch Manager, you will be responsible for leading the store's sales performance, managing and developing the retail team, and ensuring the branch delivers excellent customer service and strong commercial results while also promoting a modern travel retail approach that combines package holidays with bespoke, dynamically packaged itineraries built using flights, hotels, and supplier partnerships. You will lead the team in delivering expert travel advice, improving conversion, and building long-term customer loyalty, while ensuring the branch operates efficiently and in line with company standards.
You Will Have:
• Significant experience in a retail travel agency environment (minimum 3 years)
• Minimum 12 months management or senior leadership experience in retail travel
• Strong track record of delivering sales and achieving targets
• Experience managing or mentoring a sales team
• Experience selling a range of travel products including cruise, luxury, and tailor-made holidays
• Understanding or experience of dynamic packaging and multi-component holiday creation
• Strong commercial awareness and focus on profitability
• Excellent customer relationship management skills
• Strong leadership and team motivation ability
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage operational responsibilities
• Full UK driving licence
Additional Info:
• Salary circa £30,000 plus uncapped commission (OTE £38-42,000)
• Full-time role - 5 days per week including Saturdays (store closed Sundays except peak periods)
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Flexible rota patterns
• Travel discounts and familiarisation trips
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a brand-new retail store
This is a key leadership role within a growing travel business, combining traditional travel sales with modern tailor-made and dynamically packaged holidays
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1868 or visit: www.
Partnerships Marketing Executive | Hybrid | Essex / WFH | Salary £35,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a travel business based in Essex who are looking for a Partnerships Marketing Executive to join their growing team and play a key role in driving brand partnerships, charity engagement, and wider marketing activity.
The Role:
As Partnerships Marketing Executive, you will help grow and manage brand partnerships that increase awareness, attract new customers, and support customer retention. You will work closely with the Group Head of Partnerships, agencies, and external partners to deliver campaigns, events, marketing assets, reporting, and partnership activity across both B2B and B2C channels.
You Will Have:
• Experience in a marketing role with exposure to partnerships, brand, or campaign activity
• University degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years B2B/B2C marketing experience
• Strong copywriting and proofreading ability
• Good project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience coordinating campaigns across digital, social, email, and offline channels
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and a results-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively
• Motivated, proactive, and confident working independently or as part of a team
Additional Info:
• Salary £35,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days office-based in Essex
• Excellent company benefits including the opportunity to travel
• You will be required to hold a full UK driving licence
• Collaborative and supportive marketing team with room to progress in a growing travel business
• Flexibility is essential as you will be required to attend events and work occasional weekends and evening.
Guest Retention Assistant - CRM | Hybrid | Essex / WFH | Salary £25,000
Gecko Travel Recruitment are partnering with this award-winning travel business who are recruiting for a Guest Retention Assistant - CRM to join their team based in Essex.
The Role:
As Guest Retention Assistant - CRM, you will help plan and send CRM email campaigns that keep customers engaged, encourage repeat bookings, and increase extra sales opportunities. You will work closely with internal teams while supporting scheduling, reporting, customer targeting, campaign admin, and supplier coordination to make sure campaigns run smoothly.
You Will Have:
• Some experience or strong interest in CRM, lifecycle marketing, or customer retention
• Basic understanding of email marketing platforms and processes
• Working knowledge of CRM marketing techniques and customer databases
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills for reporting and data handling
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of brand consistency
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally
Additional Info:
• Salary circa £25,000
• Hybrid working model
• Fabulous travel discounts
• Great company benefits
• Excellent career development potential with exposure to HubSpot, CRM platforms, and digital marketing campaigns
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1863 or visit: www.