Inntravel is a widely respected, leading provider of ‘at your own pace’ self-guided walking, cycling and other activity holidays across Europe. This is an exciting time to take on a role with us as we are benefiting from long-term investment to achieve ambitious growth targets, deliver digital transformation projects and retain our place as market leader in the self-guided walking holiday market.
You will be part of our bright future, our mission envisions our holidays serving as catalysts for personal growth, environmental awareness, and fostering meaningful connections with both nature and people. Join us on our journey, creating extraordinary travel experiences for all.
We recognise and celebrate that every employee is an individual. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is reflected in the range of benefits we offer, with some of the key highlights being:
* Enjoy 50% discount on holidays across all our brands for you and your family or friends
* Additional annual leave when you choose to swap a plane for a train
* Career pathing and continuous development opportunities
* Opportunity to take a workation for up to 6 weeks per year and work from anywhere in the world
* 2 volunteer days each year to give back to what is important to you
* A well-being resource hub and on site classes; yoga, boxercise, annual Steps challenge, employee assistance programmes, cash back health and dental plan
* Hybrid and home based roles
* Enhanced family leave allowances
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Whitwell-on-the-Hill office. Due to the beautiful remote location, access to your own transport is essential. This is a full-time position, however work life balance is important to us and so we are open to discussion on flexible working patterns (minimum 4 days per week).
Salary: £24,570 + bonus
About the role:
Our primary aim at Inntravel is to deliver the best possible service to our customers throughout their journey. In this role you will ensure the smooth running of holidays through detailed coordination and direct communication with suppliers and customers, delivering first class customer service every step of the way.
* Deliver excellent customer service by communicating effectively with customers and suppliers verbally and in writing.
* Confirm accommodation details to customers.
* Book flights, rail and ferries, taxis, entry tickets to tourist attractions and walking permits.
* Update holiday booking records in system.
* Update accommodation availability in system.
* Be the first point of contact for customers when they are on holiday with queries.
* Issue invoices to customers.
* Make changes to customers holidays when unexpected issues happen, such as strikes and disruption to travel.
* Attend office based training on holiday destinations and travel to holiday destinations to gain and build familiarisation and knowledge.
* Out of hours phone duty on a rota (4 or 5 times per year)
You will work 4 or 5 days per week. Hours are 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays. You will be required to work one Saturday per month (and very occasional Sundays on an ad-hoc basis). There is also additional pay for out of hours phone duty.
Am I the right person? We are looking for your application to demonstrate:
* A genuine ability and desire to provide the highest levels of service to customers and suppliers.
* An enthusiasm for walking and/or cycling.
* Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a team.
* Good written skills.
* Highly motivated and flexible.
* High level of computer literacy and numeracy.
* Keen eye for detail and an ability to work swiftly and accurately under pressure.
We aim to inspire individual discovery and our values will be close to your heart.
Diversity is to be celebrated. Life would be dreary, and change would be slow, if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas, each other, and our business partners - always with respect and kindness.
Inntravel is part of Hotelplan Group, a well-established and diverse family of specialist tour operators, with a long tradition of developing and operating market-leading experiences. The family comprises ski, walking and Lapland holidays with Inghams and Santa’s Lapland; adventure travel with Explore; and self-guided holidays with Inntravel. Sustainability and responsible tourism is at the core of everything we do, and should be a passion for everyone employed by the group.
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