Ready for Your Next Big Career Move?
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Travel Trade & Project Executive to join the West Midlands Growth Company. If you enjoy building relationships, coordinating projects, and creating opportunities that support regional tourism growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Who are we?
This role sits within the Visitor Economy/Tourism team, which works to deliver the ambitions of the West Midlands Visitor Economy Framework 2025–2030.
This is an exciting period of growth and opportunity for the West Midlands Tourism Team. Following our successful accreditation in 2025–26 as one of only two national pilot Destination Development Partnerships (DDPs), we have expanded our delivery model to respond to emerging sector opportunities, strategic programmes and funded projects that support the development of the region’s visitor economy.
The DDP has raised the strategic profile of the West Midlands visitor economy, strengthened collaboration between WMGC and stakeholders at national, regional and local levels, and created a positive legacy of increased engagement and new partnership opportunities. Together, these developments are broadening WMGC’s role in supporting the long‑term growth of the visitor economy across the region.
As our Travel Trade & Project Executive, you will play an active role in this growing programme of work, supporting the successful delivery of projects, partnerships and travel trade activity that help maximise opportunities for the region.
The Role
As our Travel Trade & Project Executive, you'll be one of the faces of the West Midlands tourism offer, helping travel trade partners experience everything our region has to offer. You'll coordinate and host visits, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure itineraries run smoothly from planning through to delivery. Whether you're welcoming trade guests, showcasing our destinations, managing multiple priorities or adapting quickly when plans change, you'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences and promoting the West Midlands with confidence and enthusiasm.
*Regional travel will be required, with occasional national and international travel to support trade events, educational visits and industry engagement activities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the delivery of a major funded tourism project focused on creating bookable, multi‑destination visitor experiences across England.
- Coordinate project activity, monitor milestones and help ensure funding and reporting requirements are met.
- Work closely with internal teams, destination partners, suppliers and stakeholders to maintain project momentum and effective communication.
- Assist with procurement processes, budget monitoring, reporting and maintaining audit trails.
- Respond to travel trade enquiries and support international market development activities.
- Organise familiarisation visits and develop itineraries that showcase the region's visitor attractions and experiences.
- Produce and maintain travel trade sales materials and website content.
- Maintain CRM records and engagement data, ensuring accurate reporting and performance tracking.
- Represent the region at trade exhibitions, workshops and networking events when required.
- Support the development of new partnerships that strengthen the West Midlands tourism offering.
What You'll Bring
Essential:
- Experience within tourism, the visitor economy, travel trade, project coordination or a related field.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of partners.
- Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and delivering against deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, reporting and documentation.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the UK or international travel trade sector.
- Experience working with Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) or destination management organisations.
- Experience building visitor itineraries or developing tourism products.
- Understanding of procurement processes and CRM systems.
- Experience hosting visitors, familiarisation trips or industry events.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 26 days holiday
- Company pension scheme including life assurance
- Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
- Cycle to work
- Simple Health employee membership scheme
Equal Opportunities Statement
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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