GROUPS & CHARTERS SPECIALIST/TRAVEL CONSULTANT
GUILDFORD — HYBRID WORKING
£36,000–£38,000 + 20% DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE
Groups & Charters Specialist job in Guildford within luxury leisure travel, offering £36,000–£38,000 plus a 20% discretionary incentive. This is a relationship-led reservations role managing complex group and charter bookings, from initial enquiry and quotation through to final arrangements and travel.
▌ Do You?
Can you build strong relationships with travel agents and group organisers while keeping several detailed bookings moving at once?
Are you meticulous with quotations, allocations, contracts and payment deadlines — and quick to spot a problem before it affects a client?
Do you enjoy taking ownership, finding solutions and bringing different teams together to deliver an outstanding travel experience?
▌ Our Customer
Our client is an established luxury leisure travel business with a reputation for personal service and exceptional guest experiences. They work closely with travel agent partners and group organisers to deliver carefully planned holidays.
They are seeking a Groups & Charters Specialist to join their Guildford-based reservations team and take ownership of some of their most valuable and complex bookings.
▌ The Role
In this role, you will manage group and charter bookings from the first enquiry through to final documentation and travel, acting as the main point of contact for partners throughout.
– Prepare detailed, accurate group and charter quotations
– Create and maintain bookings, individual reservations and guest records
– Manage allocations, availability, releases and booking amendments
– Draft and process charter agreements in line with agreed commercial terms
– Track deposits, payment schedules, guest names and final deadlines
– Raise and check invoices, payments and booking records, resolving discrepancies
– Coordinate flights, hotels, land arrangements and bespoke requirements with internal teams
– Keep travel agents, group organisers and charter partners informed at every stage
– Resolve issues calmly and escalate significant commercial or operational matters where needed
– Support the wider reservations team during busy periods
▌ Experience Required
– Previous experience in hotel or travel reservations
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Confidence building relationships with clients and trade partners
– Exceptional attention to detail across bookings and financial records
– Strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
– Commercial awareness and confidence working with payments and booking values
– Competence with Microsoft Office and confidence learning new systems
– A positive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently and within a team
– English and Maths to GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
– Group travel, charter or luxury travel experience is desirable
– Experience with reservations systems, airline systems or Salesforce is desirable
▌ Benefits
– Hybrid working, with regular homeworking arrangements
– £36,000–£38,000 salary
– 20% discretionary incentive
– Annual free seven-night holiday benefit for you and a companion after probation
– Private medical cover after probation
– Pension scheme
– Life assurance, critical illness cover and income protection, subject to eligibility
– Training and familiarisation trip opportunities
▌ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for a Groups & Charters Specialist?
The salary is £36,000–£38,000 plus a 15% discretionary incentive. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will share the full package details with shortlisted candidates.
What does hybrid working look like in this role?
The position is based in Guildford, with flexible arrangements for regular homeworking. Ambitions Travel Recruitment will confirm the working pattern with shortlisted candidates.
Do I need group or charter experience?
It is desirable, but not essential. Relevant sales, reservations, operations or customer service experience, excellent organisation and confidence handling complex bookings are key.
How do I apply through Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Apply via this page. Ambitions Travel Recruitment reviews every application personally — no automated screening. Register at ambitionstravelrecruitment.com to be considered for future roles.
Who are Ambitions Travel Recruitment?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is the leading global recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to leisure travel. We place exceptional professionals at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite appointments, across tour operating, luxury and tailor-made travel, safari, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge businesses. Our specialist leisure travel recruitment services cover the UK, South Africa, the GCC, Asia and North America. Founded by Fi Morrison-Arnthal with 35+ years’ experience.
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Ambitions Travel Recruitment is the leading global recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to leisure travel. We place exceptional professionals at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite appointments, across tour operating, luxury and tailor-made travel, safari, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge businesses. Our specialist leisure travel recruitment services cover the UK, South Africa, the GCC, Asia and North America. With over 100 combined years of industry experience, we are trusted by global corporations, independent travel businesses, and growing operators to source hard-to-find specialists through a headhunting approach that reaches candidates who never appear on job boards.
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