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The Specialists Journey Group is a collection of some of the world’s finest niche tour operators made up of a number of specialist brands, including Brightwater Holidays – the UK’s leading garden, scenic Scottish and special interest tour operator, Andante Travels – a leading provider of archaeological, cultural and historical holidays, and Dream Challenges a fundraising event service to UK charities.
We are looking to recruit a highly commercial and experienced Aviation Manager who will be responsible for managing all flight buying and seat management within the Specialist Journeys Group brands, as well as those of the JG Travel Group.
You’ll be joining a great team of product and operational professionals who enjoy working together to deliver exceptional results. We are looking for an excellent negotiator with strong attention to detail, with at least 3 years’ experience of working within a multi‑branded travel group. You must be highly organised with strong planning and organisational skills along with a numerical and analytical mindset.
Responsibilities
* Quote and book group flights always ensuring that the budgeted amounts are met.
* Ensure internal system is updated with latest arrangements.
* Communicate with the product teams to ensure everyone is in the know on flight updates and to gather information about flight routes, times and budgets.
* Oversee the team who book bespoke ‘Extras’ for guests and tour staff to meet their specifications at an agreed cost.
* Work with the Finance team to update weekly on flight payments, such as deposits due, balances due, and ticketing deadlines.
* Monitor the flight market and react to any aviation crisis issues that may arise.
* Research flight routes and provide pricing for new programmes.
* Manage the flights team, always ensuring maximum efficiency.
* Keep up to date with airlines terms and conditions in order to manage flight allocations and manage refunds when applicable.
About You
We’re looking for an excellent communicator who excels at maintaining and developing supplier relationships. You will also be great at managing an experienced team of flight buyers, providing support, guidance and direction. You’ll have a strong commercial mindset, be able to juggle multiple priorities, and always mindful of costs and profit.
Qualifications and Experience
* Solid understanding of airline contracts and fares, including IT rates, seat only and published fares;
* Knowledge of IATA / BSP ticketing procedures;
* Competent in using CRS systems, in particular, Amadeus.
Experience of GDS would be an advantage.
If you’re ready for a challenge and want to play a key role in driving real change, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and letter of application along with salary expectations to recruiting@justgoholidays.com without delay!
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management
* Travel Arrangements
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