Cruise & Events Executive – Maternity Cover Up to 1 Year

Cruise & Events Executive, Maternity Cover, up to 1 year FTC Office-based or hybrid opportunity. Due to the nature of our operations, there will be times when 5 days a week in the office is required in the run-up to Events, however, during off-peak times, 3 days would be sufficient. Newmarket Holidays at a glance Our aim is to enrich lives and well-being through travel. That is our purpose. Our ‘why’. It is ambitious and bold, but through the commitment of our brilliant people, we’re doing more and more each day to create and deliver incredible wish-list holidays. We bring those dreams to life and are the trusted friends of our loyal customers. Role profile Newmarket Holidays works with multiple Ocean and River cruise providers both as a retail agent and a tour operator. We also operate a number of highly successful special events, including The Championships - Wimbledon, Andre Rieu concerts, the Edinburgh Tattoo, and magical day trips to Lapland. Therefore, we are predominantly looking for someone with a great understanding and knowledge of the cruise industry, including content, marketing, and operations, with fantastic organisational skills. The role involves dealing with multiple stakeholders, including external suppliers and internal customers, to ensure we continue to improve and progress our ongoing cruise partnerships to maximise sales. Who we are looking for Experience in a similar or relevant travel role. Customer-focused team player who can build strong relationships internally and externally. Effective communicator both verbally and in writing who establishes good, collaborative working relationships. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail in numeracy and accuracy. Highly organised, able to multitask whilst working to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure. Problem-solver who questions processes in the desire to achieve efficiencies. Active participant in events at a customer-facing level and willing to travel on business-related trips in the UK and overseas. What we can offer you A changing and multi-cultural team-spirited environment with opportunities to learn from new experiences and challenges. Leaders who are interested in your development and committed to helping you to be the best version of yourself. A responsible organisation that cares about its people, the environment, and the communities we visit. Encouragement to take initiative and try something new and different. A flexible and hybrid-working arrangement. An exciting set of benefits. The opportunity to visit our destinations and experience our holidays. Join Us! If you're passionate about holidays - perhaps you've done a similar job before or have some other experience that is relevant - we'd love to hear from you! If this sounds like the kind of opportunity and place to work that you’re looking for, please send your CV with a brief covering note about your salary expectations and any notice period to our Recruitment team. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies, please. As an equal opportunities employer, Newmarket Holidays is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Newmarket Holidays.

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