Travel Advisor Groups & Key Accounts Maternity Cover

Are you looking for a fun and exciting opportunity in the travel industry with a recognised youth travel brand

KILROY Travel is looking for an experienced travel professional to join our team.

If you dream of working in a vibrant international company and have a passion for customer service and organising memorable educational travel experiences then you might be the person were looking for.

KILROY Travel is a company specialising in worldwide tailor-made journeys for young people and their life stages including educational travel study trips gap years and backpacking adventures. We believe travel has the power to change perspectives and create lifelong memories and we take pride in providing expert advice based on firsthand experience and carefully designed itineraries.

Founded in 1946 KILROY is today one of Europes leading youth travel specialists operating in Belgium Denmark Finland Iceland Norway Sweden the Netherlands and the UK. KILROY Travel is part of The Kilroy Group headquartered in Copenhagen employing more than 400 people across Europe.

Were looking for an experienced travel professional to join our Groups & Key Accounts team on a 912-month maternity cover starting in approximately September.

Youll work with schools colleges and educational organisations helping teachers and group leaders organise trips from the initial enquiry through to departure. Youll provide expert advice prepare quotations coordinate bookings with airlines and suppliers and ensure every trip runs smoothly.

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisation attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Occasional travel may be required so a driving licence is an advantage.

The role is based in our Bristol office full-time.

Were looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in the travel industry.
• Has experience organising school educational or study trips (highly desirable).
• Enjoys building strong relationships with customers and providing excellent service.
• Is organised structured and able to manage multiple bookings simultaneously.
• Is confident communicating with teachers schools suppliers and colleagues.
• Works well independently while also enjoying being part of a collaborative team.
• Is proactive positive and enjoys solving problems.

• Previous experience in a similar travel role is essential.
• Experience working with schools and organising school or study trips is highly desirable.
• Experience using a GDS (we use Sabre) is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a positive flexible and helpful approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of group travel operations and airline bookings would be an advantage.

• Passionate and supportive colleagues in a vibrant international working environment.
• A meaningful role where the Power of Travel is at the heart of everything we do.
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training.
• Competitive salary pension performance-related bonus and staff travel benefits.
• An active social committee with regular events and activities.

We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Niclas Lundquist.