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Travel Product Developer | Italy & Multi-European Travel Product About the Job: Are you passionate about travel and deeply knowledgeable about the travel & tourism industry? Expat Explore Travel is seeking experienced Travel Product Developers to design, optimise, and manage our award-winning group tours. This is a unique opportunity to shape unforgettable travel experiences while contributing to the continued growth and innovation of a trusted, 20-year-old brand. We are especially looking for specialists in Italy and multi-country European tours. The ideal candidate brings strong destination expertise, operational understanding, and a keen eye for detail to ensure every tour delivers on our promise of creating the most fun memories for your money. While this role is based in London, we welcome applications from exceptional remote candidates, particularly those based in Italy or other key European destinations where local insights bring real value to our product development. If you’re ready to blend creativity, commercial thinking, and a passion for exceptional travel experiences, this is your chance to join a collaborative team shaping the future of group touring. About Us: Expat Explore Travel is the flagship brand of the TourAxis family of businesses, with a legacy spanning over 20 years in the travel industry. As a leading multi-day tour operator, we specialise in providing incredible value and delivering group tours that create the most fun memories for your money. Our tours cover a wide range of destinations across Europe and beyond, catering to travellers seeking unforgettable experiences at an affordable price. Expat Explore’s reputation for quality and innovation has made it a trusted name in the industry. This role is exclusively focused on developing and managing Expat Explore’s portfolio of tours, ensuring they remain at the forefront of group travel experiences while upholding the high standards our customers have come to expect. Our Core Values: Our values shape the way we work and define the people we want to join us on our incredible and exciting journey: • Always Ready to Help, • Being Trustworthy, • Solutions Before Problems, • Family-Style Hosting, • Show Respect, Earn Respect Key Responsibilities: • Product Ownership: Design profitable, well-managed, and optimised tours that deliver great traveller experiences and support business growth, • Optional Experiences & Revenue Optimisation: Develop and refine optional excursions that enhance the core itinerary, reflect regional highlights, meet customer interests, and contribute to overall revenue growth, • Procurement Collaboration & Product Sourcing: Work closely with the Procurement Team to review and approve hotel and supplier selections and budget changes. Independently manage the sourcing and contracting of meals, experiences, and local services for new tours, including direct coordination with DMCs, to ensure quality, value, and alignment with product goals, • Documentation & Cross-Team Support: Maintain accurate documentation for smooth handovers and train teams on new products, itinerary updates, and key changes, • Market Insight & Innovation: Use customer, market, and competitor insights to develop relevant, competitive, and compelling offerings, • Pricing Collaboration & Market Alignment: Partner with the Pricing & Yield Manager to ensure pricing is competitive, commercially sound, and correctly implemented, • Tour Page Review & Accuracy: Sign off on web content, tour pages, ensuring key highlights and experiences are clearly presented and aligned with the product vision, • Field Research & Product Immersion: Join fam trips, business visits, or select departures to build destination knowledge, assess quality, and inform product improvements Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: • Preferably 4+ years of experience in tourism, ideally within tour operations, and product development, • Strong understanding of the European tourism industry especially in Italy, • Commercially minded, with the ability to design profitable products and contribute to revenue growth, • Innovative and analytical, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to inform product decisions, • Proven experience in supplier negotiations, with the confidence to secure value-driven agreements and build productive partnerships, • Excellent attention to detail with strong administrative skills, including the ability to produce accurate documents and clear handovers, • Proficient in Google systems for data analysis and product tracking, • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, • Self-motivated and organised, able to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Comfortable with occasional travel for business, fam trips, and on-the-ground product research, • Fluency in Italian is strongly preferred Benefits: • Competitive remuneration package and annual leave., • Enviable company culture aligned with our core values., • Regular team social events and company-wide recognition, • Opportunities for innovation and professional growth., • Travel discount, • Access to the well-being app, Ollie Health., • Statutory pension enrolment., • Company equipment for business use. Equal Opportunity Employer: Expat Explore Travel, part of the TourAxis family of businesses, is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We have an exceptional opportunity for a highly organised and commercially aware Operations Manager to join a leading, luxury travel organisation in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end coordination of luxury rail journeys and associated land arrangements and the role is central to ensuring every guest movement, supplier interaction, hotel booking, tour programme and operational detail is delivered seamlessly, accurately, and to the highest standard. They will act as the operational link between reservations, tour leaders, suppliers, hotels, transport providers, finance, and onboard teams, ensuring all pre-tour, live-tour, and post-tour requirements are managed with precision. This role would suit a proactive and detail-driven operations professional who thrives in a premium travel environment and enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and calm control to complex itineraries. The ideal candidate will be confident working across multiple departments, comfortable dealing with high-value guest arrangements, and committed to delivering a seamless operational experience from planning through to post-tour reconciliation. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a successful and rapidly growing luxury travel organisation. In return, our client offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits and the chance to be part of a dynamic and thriving team. If you're ready for your next challenge and have the skills, experience and passion we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Role of Operations Manager – Luxury Rail & Tour Operations: Logistics and Tour Coordination: • Voucher management: Prepare, issue, and manage all transfer and tour vouchers., • Programme confirmation: Reconfirm tour programmes, timings, guide arrangements, and transport logistics with local suppliers. Hotel and rooming list coordination: • Prepare and send accurate rooming lists to partner hotels within agreed deadlines., • Confirm room requirements, including pre-tour and post-tour nights., • Monitor hotel contracts, release dates, attrition deadlines, and cancellation terms., • Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate competitive rates, favourable terms, and service improvements where appropriate., • Live operational support: Act as a key contact point for suppliers and internal teams, managing last-minute changes. Pre-Tour Planning and Guest Documentation: • Guest manifest management: Prepare and distribute accurate master passenger manifests., • Tour documentation: Coordinate the preparation, printing, and delivery of onboard packs, cabin allocations and guest itineraries., • Passport and compliance checks. Financial and Administrative Oversight: • Invoice management: Proactively obtain invoices from hotels, transport providers, guides, and local suppliers., • Billing accuracy: Check supplier invoices against confirmed guest numbers, issued vouchers, contracted rates, and services delivered., • Post-tour reconciliation: Work with the Finance team to complete post-tour reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and close out trip accounts accurately., • Cost control: Maintain tour cost control procedures, update operational spreadsheets, monitor variances, and support budget discipline across each journey. Skills required for the role: • Strong experience in travel, tour operations, rail, hospitality, events, or complex logistics coordination., • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and competing deadlines., • Confident supplier management and negotiation skills., • Commercial awareness and experience supporting cost control, invoice checking, or budget reconciliation., • Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal., • Calm, solutions-focused approach when dealing with last-minute operational changes., • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling guest information, VIP requirements, and sensitive travel details. If you’re interested in learning more about this Operations Manager – Luxury Rail & Tour Operations role, please apply online. Not for you? Then please visit our website to view the other exciting roles we have available; www.succeed-recruitment.com Succeed Recruitment Solutions - for the best Travel jobs, Multilingual jobs and Contact Centre jobs

Job Ref: DAL4496 Branch: Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport Location: Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 30/03/2026 Closing date: 03/07/2026 Front Office Manager Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced leader who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or to move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As Front Office Manager, you will report to the General Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment. Benefits • 50% Off F&B in all properties, • €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotel...

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter. Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter, Salford. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager and the Operations Manager, the Food and Beverage Assistant will provide friendly and efficient service to the hotel guests.

Hotel General Manager 150+ Bedroom Branded Hotel £90,000 + BONUSES + BENEFITS JWR is recruiting an experienced Hotel General Manager for a leading branded hotel with over 150 bedrooms. We are seeking a commercially driven, hands-on leader with a proven track record of managing large branded hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, and developing high-performing teams. The Ideal Candidate • Current or recent Hotel General Manager within a branded hotel., • Experience managing hotels with 150+ bedrooms., • Strong commercial and operational background across Rooms and Food & Beverage., • Proven ability to drive revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and team engagement., • Inspirational leader with excellent people management skills. The Role • Full responsibility for hotel operations and commercial performance., • Lead, motivate and develop the senior management team., • Deliver brand standards, exceptional guest service and financial targets., • Work closely with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement. If you're an experienced Hotel General Manager looking for your next challenge with a respected hotel group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact JWR for a confidential discussion.

Join the UKs most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants At Edwardian Hotels London, its the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards. At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the fore front of our culture . We are currently recruiting for a Back of House Manager to join the Leadership Team at The Edwardian Manchester Hotel. Overview: Oversee all back-of-house areas including loading bays, storage rooms, staff corridors, BOH facilities, and operational spaces Manage stock movement, waste management, and BOH logistics to ensure efficiency and compliance Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organisation, and safety standards across all BOH areas Lead and support BOH team members, ensuring strong communication and smooth coordination with all hotel departments Work closely with Housekeeping, Maintenance, F&B, and Front of House to support operational needs Ensure all BOH processes meet health & safety, fire safety, and brand standards Monitor equipment, storage systems, and BOH infrastructure, reporting issues promptly Drive continuous improvement in BOH operations, workflows, and service support About You: Experience in hotel operations, facilities, logistics, or back-of-house management Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail A proactive leader who can motivate teams and build strong interdepartmental relationships Calm, solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of health & safety, manual handling, and BOH compliance standards A hands-on, positive approach with a commitment to maintaining 5-star operational excellence Our Benefits Package: Competitive salary 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily R ecommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended. Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme Regular social events across all hotels Annual company recognition events held in January each year Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will berequiredfrom candidates as part of the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKCT

Fit-Out Site Manager - Hotel Manchester | £2m Phase 1 Hotel Fit-out Start: October 2026 - 12 Month contract We are recruiting for an experienced Fit-Out Site Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious hotel project in Manchester. The project involves the complete fit-out of a new build hotel over five floors of guest bedrooms, suites and apartments, total project value is £25m. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering a high-quality hospitality fit-out, where attention to detail, programme management and client satisfaction are critical to success. The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. A strong background in hotel, commercial or high-end interior fit-out projects is essential, along with previous experience managing refurbishment projects within live or occupied environments. Key Responsibilities Support the pre-construction phase, assisting with planning, logistics and buildability reviews. Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject. Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant and materials to achieve programme milestones. Manage all day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Coordinate multiple fit-out trades, maintaining quality standards across all aspects of the project. Chair site meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and client. Monitor programme performance, identifying potential delays and implementing recovery plans where required. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and site-specific requirements. Manage inspections, snagging and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee commissioning, practical completion and project handover, ensuring all documentation is completed to a high standard. About You Were looking for a proactive Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-quality interior fit-out or refurbishment projects. Essential Experience Previous experience as a Site Manager delivering hotel, commercial, residential or high-end fit-out projects. Strong pre-construction planning experience, including logistics and programme development. Proficient in Asta Powerproject planning software. Experience managing multiple subcontractors and fast-paced construction programmes. Excellent knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and finishing trades. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and site compliance. Ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and resolve site issues quickly. Qualifications CITB SMSTS CSCS Manager Card First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence Interested? If youre an experienced Fit-Out Site Manager looking to lead a flagship hotel refurbishment project in Manchester, wed love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed)

Job Ref: DAL5181 Branch: Maldron Hotel Manchester City Location: Maldron Hotel Manchester City, Manchester Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 17/06/2026 Closing date: 19/07/2026 Junior Sous Chef - Maldron Manchester City Centre Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group! Reporting to the Head Chef, the juniour sous chef plays a vital role in supporting the operations management of the kitchen, and in the production of excellent food. What You Will Do Support the kitchen operations for the hotel. Lead by example in excellent food production. Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff. Support the Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputise in their role. Play an important role in the success of our conferences and events offerings. What You Will Need Experience as a chef in hotels or a similar. Unrelenting focus on quality. Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential. A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role. Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen. Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business. Benefits Free employee meals on duty 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels 30% off the Friends & Family rate Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events About U s Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process. Experience everything Manchester has to offer at Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre. Throw yourself into the thick of it with shopping, nightlife, theatres and stadiums right at your doorstep. Explore the city on your own terms with Oxford Road and Picadilly train stations just a short stroll away. You can also reach us from Manchester Airport in 25-minutes by car or taxi. New experiences, new friends, new memories, it all starts here. TPBN1_UKCT