Arts / History 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:

• Designing, planning and costing tours

• Sourcing and liaising directly with European suppliers (hotels, restaurants etc)

• Working with ground agents (in both Europe and beyond)

• Liaising with US clients, including pitching for new business and client documentation

• Responsibility for tour finances

• Have strong copywriting and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear engaging itineraries and client-facing materials

• Answering client queries over the phone and via email

• Processing tour booking forms and pre-tour client documentation

• Office support when colleagues are abroad

• Booking flights (Galileo or similar)

• Ensuring all arrangements run smoothly and according to plan

• Being responsible for the welfare of the party as well as daily logistics

• Working with expert lecturers and / or local guides

• Coping calmly and efficiently with any issues which arise - from tracing lost baggage to medical emergencies

Skills Required:

• Have a background in Art History and/or interest in gardens

• Be able to deal with complex projects, prioritise and pay attention to detail

• Have good communication skills

• Exercise good judgement, initiative and imagination

• Have strong decision-making skills under pressure

• Have a working knowledge of at least one European language

• Be naturally diplomatic, patient and calm

• Have stamina - and a sense of humour!

The Package:

• Salary circa £40,000

• Hybrid 3 Office / 2 home

Interested:

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