At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate tours, manage bookings, and ensure smooth logistics across Europe.
- Company: Dynamic travel company focused on unforgettable experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for growth and adventure.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make travel dreams come true for others.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and a love for travel.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Position Summary
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for booking, supporting our tours and working closely with our suppliers & Regional Manager for a given geographical region.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reserving and booking services, supervising the logistics of the tour, supplier relations, cost and quality control, providing operational support to our Tour Directors and checking and processing supplier payments.
Responsibilities
- Managing booking requirements.
- Allocating services with suppliers and in our systems for tour requirements including meals, guides, site entrances, ferries, trains and coaches.
- Maintaining regular contact with our suppliers.
- Contracting bus companies and ferries
- Quality control of services .
- Responsibility for operational costs for the area.
- Participation in preparation of data for budgets.
- Supporting and being a source of information for Tour Directors .
- Developing product information to support sales staff and Tour Directors .
- Supervising tour itineraries within the region, checking for feasibility and logistics.
- Preparing suggestions for tour development.
- Approving and processing invoices.
- Managing booking requirements: keeping track of assigned group space and special requirements, tracking and notifying any changes.
- Allocating services with suppliers assuring best balance of price and quality, in a timely manner.
- Logistical supervision while groups are in Europe and dealing with emergency situations on tour when needed.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency in English with a second European language preferable
- Good knowledge of European geography and culture.
- Work experience in a field related to tourism and/or experience abroad preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to work with all levels of employees.
- The ability to work under tight deadlines and with budget constraints. Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software products a must.
- Ability to travel to assigned regions.
- Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
- Ability to multi-task projects and responsibilities and strong prioritization skills.
Position Summary
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for booking, supporting our tours and working closely with our suppliers & Regional Manager for a given geographical region.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reserving and booking services, supervising the logistics of the tour, supplier relations, cost and quality control, providing operational support to our Tour Directors and checking and processing supplier payments.
Responsibilities
- Managing booking requirements.
- Allocating services with suppliers and in our systems for tour requirements including meals, guides, site entrances, ferries, trains and coaches.
- Maintaining regular contact with our suppliers.
- Contracting bus companies and ferries
- Quality control of services .
- Responsibility for operational costs for the area.
- Participation in preparation of data for budgets.
- Supporting and being a source of information for Tour Directors .
- Developing product information to support sales staff and Tour Directors .
- Supervising tour itineraries within the region, checking for feasibility and logistics.
- Preparing suggestions for tour development.
- Approving and processing invoices.
- Managing booking requirements: keeping track of assigned group space and special requirements, tracking and notifying any changes.
- Allocating services with suppliers assuring best balance of price and quality, in a timely manner.
- Logistical supervision while groups are in Europe and dealing with emergency situations on tour when needed.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency in English with a second European language preferable
- Good knowledge of European geography and culture.
- Work experience in a field related to tourism and/or experience abroad preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to work with all levels of employees.
- The ability to work under tight deadlines and with budget constraints.
- Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software products a must.
- Ability to travel to assigned regions.
- Strong negotiation and budget management skills.
- Ability to multi-task projects and responsibilities and strong prioritization skills.
Operations Coordinator employer: WorldStrides
As an Operations Coordinator with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work closely with diverse suppliers across beautiful European regions, ensuring every day is both meaningful and rewarding.
