Grand Circle Corporation

Operations Coordinator

Grand Circle Corporation
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates strong administrative capabilities with a focus on supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and high-quality service delivery. Proficient in coordinating travel arrangements and resolving operational issues while maintaining effective communication across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCustomer Service SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build strong working relationships with suppliers and Trip Leaders
  • Book services with local suppliers, including hotels, coach companies, restaurants and local guides, for all tour groups
  • Negotiate contracts with smaller suppliers
  • Coordinate itinerary deviations by cancelling or rebooking services and supporting Trip Leaders with revised arrangements
  • Complete administrative tasks, including running supplier reports and preparing itinerary and tour documents
  • Review and share traveller feedback with suppliers
  • Identify and resolve service and quality issues
  • Liaise with departments across the company, including accounting in Croatia and the central office in the USA
  • Resolve supplier and Trip Leader payment queries
  • Arrange and lead supplier meetings online and in person
  • Coordinate operational support for travellers who become unwell or experience travel disruption
  • Participate in the out-of-hours support phone rota during the operating season
  • Support tours throughout the UK and Ireland

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Two years’ administrative experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is preferred
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence using multiple databases
  • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills
  • Self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to prioritise independently, meet deadlines and confidently raise barriers to success
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in an office-based environment in central Glasgow
  • Availability to work 9am–5pm
  • Ability to participate in the out-of-hours support phone rota during April–October, no more than once a month

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A competitive salary package
  • 20 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and three personal days
  • Public transport reimbursement, subject to an annual cap
  • A personal and professional development allowance
  • A preventative health allowance
  • An inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to be themselves
  • The opportunity to work as part of an international team, collaborating with colleagues around the world
  • A valuable opportunity to learn about all aspects of the travel industry and UK tourism
  • Option to work from home on Fridays

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Hard Skills
Administrative ExperienceItinerary CoordinationService Quality ManagementDatabase ManagementReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationOrganizational SkillsTeamwork SkillsTime Management
Industry Keywords
Travel CoordinationSupplier MeetingsOperational SupportCustomer Feedback ManagementOut-of-Hours Support