Operations Specialist in Dorking

Job description

Operations Specialist

Our client, an award-winning tour operator, specialises in tailor-made holidays and school trips worldwide. The Education division, partnered with the Geographical Association, is a UK leader, offering exceptional customer service from their office in Surrey.

Operations Specialist – What Will I be doing?

• As an Operations Specialist, you'll provide destination expertise and guide customers through the booking process.
• Assist teachers through the booking journey.
• Create detailed itineraries, aligning with company timelines.
• Generate accurate quotes, checklists, and final documents.
• Maintain a departures checklist, sending reminders for required information.
• Process amendments and upsell products for maximum revenue.
• Resolve in-resort issues promptly, ensuring high customer service.

Operations Specialist – What experience do I need?

• If you have a passion for travel, diverse cultures, and a proven track record in operations or teaching, you could be the ideal candidate.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of assigned regions and products.
• Proficient use of the in-house reservations system.
• Deliver information presentations in schools or virtually.
• Flexibility, adaptability, strong attention to detail, numeracy, and excellent communication skills.
• Customer service, influencing, and negotiating skills.
• Confidence in using Office365.

Operations Specialist

The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Flexible hybrid working with a mix of office and remote work. Annual leave aligns with school holidays. Salary £27K - £29K, day off volunteering, Health Cash plan, pension, staff travel discounts and fam trips. Ongoing training and career development. This is a wonderful place to work!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorking

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English