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Head of Product and Contracting

C&M Travel Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9DA

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips is seeking a Head of Product & Contracting.
  • The role requires previous experience in a similar position within school or group travel, along with strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA.
  • Candidates should have proven management skills, creative thinking, and strong commercial and negotiation abilities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £50-£55k per year, along with benefits including 21 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and learning and development days.
  • The role is hybrid, based in Sussex, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote work.

A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide. They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for students and are looking for a dynamic individual to help them grow.

Head of Product & Contracting Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing the product and purchasing team
  • Developing and implementing strategies to maximize commercial performance
  • Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with local suppliers for specific geographic regions
  • Oversee health and safety audits, ensuring adherence to School Travel Forum guidelines
  • Collaborate with internal departments (sales, commercial, operations, etc.)
  • Travel to destinations as needed.

Head of Product & Contracting Skills Required

  • Previous experience in a similar role within school or group travel
  • Strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA
  • Proven management skills with experience leading a team
  • Creative, innovative, motivated, and possess a can-do attitude
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills
  • Fluency in a European language is a plus
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • A clean driving license

Head of Product & Contracting Additional Details

  • Competitive salary of £50- £55k per year
  • Benefits include 21days holidays + bank holidays, pension scheme, learning and development days
  • Hybrid in Sussex working 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

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