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.
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.
Senior Ski Chalet Specialist | Oxfordshire | Office/Hybrid/Remote | Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a specialist luxury ski travel business who are recruiting a Senior Chalet Specialist to join their team.
The Role:
As Senior Ski Chalet Specialist, you will manage high-value chalet enquiries from initial qualification through to confirmation, using your expert knowledge of the Alpine ski market to recommend the right properties and develop commercially strong proposals. You will build long-term relationships with private clients, travel advisors, concierge partners and industry contacts, while managing the sales pipeline and delivering profitable bookings alongside the exceptional level of service expected.
You Will Have:
• Significant experience in luxury ski, chalet sales or high-end tailor-made travel
• Strong knowledge of major Alpine resorts and the luxury chalet market
• Proven experience selling high-value holidays to discerning clients, including HNW/UHNW customers
• A strong sales track record with excellent conversion and relationship-management skills
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of margin, commission and gross profit
• Confidence dealing directly with chalet operators, suppliers, travel advisors and concierge partners
• A proactive and organised approach to follow-up, pipeline management and CRM
• Ideally, existing relationships with leading chalet operators, suppliers or a network of repeat clients and industry contacts
• Experience with resorts including Courchevel, Méribel, Val d'Isère, Verbier, Zermatt, St Moritz and Lech would be advantageous
Additional Info:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience plus uncapped performance-related commission
• Ideally office-based in Oxfordshire, with hybrid or remote working considered for the right candidate
• Excellent company benefits including fam trips, 24/7 Private Online GP Appointments, day off on your birthday and more
• Opportunity to manage significant, high-value client relationships
• Join an established, specialist luxury ski business with a strong reputation in the market
Apply with your CV quoting GTR1916 or visit: www.
Luxury Travel Sales Consultant | Office-based | Amersham | £28-35,000 + Bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an established, independent luxury tour operator who are recruiting a Luxury Travel Sales Consultant to join their team.
The Role:
As Luxury Travel Sales Consultant, you will work with clients to create highly personalised, tailor-made holidays from initial enquiry through to their return home. You'll use your destination knowledge and creativity to design memorable itineraries, manage your own client portfolio and build long-term relationships that encourage repeat business and referrals. You'll also contribute to team sales targets and represent the company at selected events and exhibitions.
Luxury Sales & Operations Specialist | Hampshire | Office Based with hybrid flexibility | Salary up to £60,000 plus bonus
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a luxury travel business who are recruiting a Luxury Sales & Operations Specialist to join their small team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a strong background in ultra-luxury travel and a genuine understanding of ultra-high-net-worth clients.
The Role:
As Luxury Sales & Operations Specialist, you will manage sales enquiries, build strong client relationships and oversee bespoke trips from initial enquiry through to departure, return and follow-up. You'll create tailored itineraries, manage budgets, negotiate with suppliers and coordinate every element of a client's trip, including private jets, ground transport, staffing, ski services, restaurants, spa treatments and events.