Group Travel Specialist

Location: South Manchester (Fully Office-Based)
Salary: From £26,000 DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday + Half-Day Saturdays (No Sundays)

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a well-established Tour Operator in South Manchester, seeking a Group Travel Specialist to join their busy team. This is a fully office-based role ideal for candidates with strong group booking experience and working knowledge of a GDS (Amadeus preferred, but others considered). Or if you are looking to further your travel career from a travel retail role, this could be for you!

Role Overview:

• Handling group travel bookings for various clients and agents
• Creating and managing complex itineraries
• Booking flights, accommodation, and other travel services using GDS
• Negotiating group rates with suppliers and ensuring best value for clients
• Providing high levels of customer service and post-booking support

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in either group travel bookings, tour operations or retail travel
• Experience using at least one GDS (preferred but not essential)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator and team player
• Comfortable working in a fully office-based environment

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: Office hours
• Saturday: Half-day rota
• Sunday: Closed (every week)

This is a fantastic role for an experienced travel professional looking to join a supportive team with a strong reputation in the industry.

Click to apply or contact Nichola on 0161 9236120. Or send your CV to nichola@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk