Tour Designer

Amazing opportunity for a Senior Tour Organiser to join a great company in London who specialise in European cultural tours, you will be working on your own tours: so excellent administrative and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years' experience in organising special interest tours to Europe, tour leading, a passion for travel and understanding of the industry, an art history background and a working knowledge of at least one European language.

The Job:

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• Designing, planning and costing tours
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• Sourcing and liaising directly with European suppliers (hotels, restaurants etc)
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• Working with ground agents (in both Europe and beyond)
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• Liaising with US clients, including pitching for new business and client documentation
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• Responsibility for tour finances
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• Have strong copywriting and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear engaging itineraries and client-facing materials
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• Answering client queries over the phone and via email
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• Processing tour booking forms and pre-tour client documentation
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• Office support when colleagues are abroad
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• Booking flights (Galileo or similar)
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• Ensuring all arrangements run smoothly and according to plan
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• Being responsible for the welfare of the party as well as daily logistics
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• Working with expert lecturers and / or local guides
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• Coping calmly and efficiently with any issues which arise - from tracing lost baggage to medical emergencies
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Skills Required:

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• Have a background in Art History and/or interest in gardens
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• Be able to deal with complex projects, prioritise and pay attention to detail
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• Have good communication skills
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• Exercise good judgement, initiative and imagination
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• Have strong decision-making skills under pressure
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• Have a working knowledge of at least one European language
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• Be naturally diplomatic, patient and calm
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• Have stamina - and a sense of humour!
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The Package:

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• Salary circa £40,000
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• Hybrid 3 Office / 2 home
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Interested:

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• If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click APPLY or email your cv to
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