Tailor-Made Tour Consultant | Hybrid | South Devon | £25-35K + Bonus Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist tailor-made travel business who are recruiting a Tailor-Made Tour Consultant to join their team. The Role: As Tailor-Made Tour Consultant, you will design, cost, and sell bespoke itineraries, working closely with clients to create unique travel experiences tailored to their interests. The role will also involve researching destinations, developing new itineraries, maintaining website content, and contributing to blog and social media activity. You Will Have: • Experience within tailor-made travel sales or tour operations • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Confident telephone manner and client-facing approach • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and back-office systems • Knowledge or interest in wildlife is advantageous • Proactive, personable, and enthusiastic approach Additional Info: • Salary £25-35,000 depending on experience • Performance related bonuses • Office based in South Devon (hybrid working possible for the right consultant) working Monday-Friday working hours (9am-5pm) • Staff pension scheme • Research/educational trips once or twice per year • Friendly and relaxed team environment and social events • Excellent company benefits Apply with your CV quoting GTR1878 or visit:www.

Event Operations Manager | Office Based | Surrey | Circa £45-50K + Bonus 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: • Salary circa £45-50,000• 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.

Adventure Operations Specialist | Hybrid | Glasgow | £26,500 Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading global travel company who are recruiting an Adventure Operations Specialist to join their Operations team. The Role: As Adventure Operations Specialist, you will coordinate and confirm all aspects of customers' trips once their itinerary has been booked, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure every journey runs smoothly. You will specialise in key destinations, manage bookings from provisional to confirmed stage, resolve operational challenges, maintain strong supplier relationships, and balance commercial targets with delivering exceptional customer experiences. You Will Have: • Passion for travel and a strong interest in adventure or active travel • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple bookings and priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing situations • Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support wider operational tasks when needed Additional Info: • Salary £26,500 • Hybrid working model - Glasgow office 3 days per week • Generous annual leave entitlement • Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family • Discounted holidays • Regular team events • Learning and development opportunities within a fast-growing international travel company Apply with your CV quoting GTR1844 or visit: www.

Senior Travel Operations Co-ordinator | Hybrid | Surrey | Competitive Salary Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an Educational Travel Company who are recruiting a Senior Travel Operations Co-ordinator to join their team. The Role: As Senior Travel Operations Co-ordinator, you will work alongside your colleagues and clients to deliver exceptional events and a fantastic customer journey. You will help with the planning all operational details of events, including booking venues, confirming accommodation and transport arrangements, and coordinating logistics for multiple groups. You'll also take a hands-on role during events, leading resort teams, managing timings, travel logistics, and solving problems on the ground.

Business Development Manager | Field Based | Southern Territory | Salary circa £40,000 plus bonuses Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an award-winning tour operator who are recruiting a Business Development Manager to join their successful trade sales team. The Role: As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for growing market share across your territory, managing key travel agency accounts and building new business relationships across the UK travel trade. The role will also involve hosting training events, attending industry conferences, supporting fam trips, and delivering outstanding account management support to agency partners. You Will Have: • At least 2 years' experience in a field-based travel sales role OR a strong retail travel background at senior level is essential• Proven success in account management and developing new business opportunities• Strong communication and presentation skills• Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse sales trends and performance• Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently• Flexibility to travel extensively throughout the territory, including some evenings and weekends• Confidence using social media and creative engagement ideas to build brand awareness• Existing travel industry contacts within the territory would be advantageous• Passion for travel with strong destination knowledge• Full UK driving licence essential Additional Info: • Salary circa £40,000 depending on experience• Quarterly performance bonus• Annual company profit share bonus• This is a field-based role covering the South with monthly visits to the head office in Cambridge• Excellent company benefits including travel and holiday discounts• Private health insurance and income protection after 2 years service • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays• Supportive, social, and long-standing team culture Apply with your CV quoting GTR1876 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.

Educational Tours Consultant | Surrey | Salary up to £30,000 + commission Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading school travel specialist who are recruiting an 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.