About the role
A leading European inbound travel company is seeking a highly motivated and organised Operations Executive to join its London-based team. You’ll play a crucial role in converting qualified sales leads into confirmed group travel bookings across UK and Europe—handling everything from tailor-made leisure itineraries to complex corporate MICE arrangements.
This is a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating memorable travel experiences for global clients.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key agent accounts worldwide, particularly in the USA, Canada, Australia, and Portugal.
Qualify new enquiries and manage them through the full sales-to-booking cycle.
Create and price bespoke European travel itineraries, including accommodation, transport, activities, and guides.
Research and negotiate supplier services to ensure competitive, profitable packages.
Manage bookings using a back-office system and ensure seamless pre-tour preparations.
Coordinate closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality service.
Support tours during office hours and participate in a rotating emergency support rota.
Monitor competitor offerings and market trends to help shape innovative new products.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely invoicing and supplier payments.
What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone with:
A sharp eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.
A collaborative, client-focused approach with strong communication abilities.
Experience in group travel operations, especially within Europe.
Familiarity with travel CRM systems and comfort working with technology (including AI tools).
The ability to multitask under pressure and manage changing priorities.
A solutions-driven mindset with a genuine passion for travel.
Ideally a second European language such as Portuguese or French.
You Might Have:
Experience working with leisure groups and/or MICE clients.
Knowledge of European travel products and destinations.
A history of meeting or exceeding sales conversion goals in a travel role.
Why Join?
A collaborative team environment within a growing international company.
Career progression opportunities and investment in your professional development.
The chance to play a key role in crafting once-in-a-lifetime experiences for travellers.
Hybrid working model with a strong team culture and flexible attitude.
Please note: This is not a standard 9 to 5 role—during peak seasons, you’ll need to go the extra mile. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values dedication and rewards commitment.
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Job Description:
One of our clients, a leading property finance firm, has an exciting brand-new opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team in Edinburgh. This is a varied role and some of your key responsibilities will include providing EA/PA support for the Senior Members including diary management and travel arrangements. The role will also include office and building management responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company and make the role your own. This would be full-time office-based position.
Skills/Experience:
3+ years in a similar role, ideally from professional services or financial services.
Advanced IT skills, with extensive practical experience
Advanced Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills & experience
Highly organised & methodical
Highly motivated, a self-starter, hardworking, with a high level of flexibility
Willing and able to take responsibility, and to handle multiple workflows simultaneously
Team player, with strong interpersonal skills
Solution focused, with excellent problem-solving skills
Discretion and confidentiality in handling very sensitive information
Core Responsibilities:
Provide EA / PA support including diary management
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion & professionalism
General office management
Assist with personal matters, including but not limited to, arranging personal travel and assisting with household expenses.
Arrange travel logistics, both domestic and international
Building management
Provide support to Finance Director including assisting with bookkeeping, processing expenses, payments and interests, and assisting with other financial transactions
Provide excellent client service and being first point of contact for clients coming into the building
Make sure meeting rooms are tidy and ready for meetings
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16113
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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