Internship Programme in London

Cookson Adventures is going through an exciting period of growth, offering incredible opportunities to ambitious, creative and hard-working people. We specialise in crafting the most creative, bespoke adventures and experiences on the planet and like to consider ourselves travel industry leaders in unrivalled creativity, logistical complexity and delivering unforgettable experiences for our clients. We count amongst our clients some of the world’s most successful individuals, so aim for exemplary levels of service and professionalism. The company has well-located offices in Holland Park, close to the shops and restaurants in Westfield Shopping Centre and is only a few minutes’ walk from the Central line and Overground stations.

Internship summary

We are looking for someone to assist with planning and researching totally unique adventures from the ground-up in some of the most exciting parts of the world. Learning from the Head of Projects, you will be assisting the 12 person Projects team in their day-to-day responsibilities, while also gaining exposure to and learning from other departments across the organisation. There will be the opportunity to help with a wide range of projects and tasks, from organising and shipping equipment and gifts to extensive location research and planning.

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual, who is organised and passionate about adventure travel. Applicants will experience what it’s like to be part of a busy, diverse and demanding environment in a rapidly growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be interested in progressing with a career in luxury travel and have a strong desire to develop their knowledge and skills in this industry.

Core responsibilities

• Expedition planning and research – Assist Project Managers to help create exciting itineraries and ideas for clients to choose from when planning expeditions, excursions and trips. Researching destinations, accommodation options, travel restrictions and getting involved in team brainstorms. You’ll always have the opportunity to put forward creative ideas.
• Logistical & administration responsibilities – Oversee logistical elements of trips. Includes responsibility for purchasing of specialist kit and equipment and ensuring that it arrives at its destination on time. Physical packing and sending of trip kit, client gifts, etc. Researching transport options for clients getting them to and from their destination. Assisting the team with administrative requirements such as risk assessments, budgets, and CRM management.
• 3rd party management – Liaise with 3rd parties on a regular basis to ensure execution of the finer details of each expedition. Ensure the highest standards are achieved when dealing with client requests. Negotiate and build longstanding relationships with 3rd party suppliers and operators worldwide.

Key attributes

• A determined problem solver with an eagerness to follow tasks through to completion.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt when conversing with suppliers, clients, and the team.
• Passionate about high-end adventure travel and a curiosity in expanding your knowledge.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Desirable experiences and qualities

• Previous experience working, living, or travelling overseas.
• Excellent usage of Outlook and Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is highly desirable).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferable but not essential).
• Additional languages (advantageous but not essential).

This internship description is designed to outline the main responsibilities associated with the role and this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. The opportunity is primarily office-based (UK, London, W11 4XL) and we’re looking for a four-month commitment, ideally from 1st May to 31st August.