Travel Operations Manager – Service Delivery, Leadership & Improvement
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Business
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Management
Operations Management, Change Management
Great at Running an Operation? Even Better at Making It Better?
Some people are brilliant at keeping things running. Others can spot what's not working, bring people together and make things better.
We're looking for someone who can do both.At Not Just Travel, we’re searching for a confident, adaptable and hands‑on Travel Operations Manager who can become a trusted senior leader within our growing Operations team.
You’ll be someone who thrives when no two days are the same. You know how to take ownership, solve problems, support people and turn good ideas into practical improvements.
If you've built your career in travel, developed strong leadership skills and love making a real difference, this could be an exciting next step.The Role at a Glance
Travel Operations Manager
UK | Remote or Bournemouth HQ
Competitive Salary DOE + Benefits
Permanent | Full Time
Your Background /
Skills:
Travel Operations | Team Leadership | Service Delivery | Problem-Solving | Process Improvement | Customer Experience
Not Just Travel is one of the UK's largest homeworking travel businesses, supporting more than 800 Personal Travel Consultants and annual holiday sales approaching £200 million.
Behind every great holiday is a team making sure everything runs smoothly.
Our Operations team plays a vital role in supporting our consultants, solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional experiences for their customers.
As our business continues to grow, we’re investing in experienced leaders who can help us take our service to the next level.
The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to become a trusted senior member of our Operations leadership team, working closely with the Head of Operations to keep the department running effectively while helping shape how we work in the future.
You’ll take ownership of day-to-day operational challenges, support and develop colleagues, make confident decisions and identify opportunities to improve the way things are done.
We don't need someone who simply follows existing processes. We want someone who asks whether there's a better way, brings forward ideas and has the determination to make improvements happen.
It’s a varied, hands‑on role where your judgement, initiative and leadership will make a genuine difference.
What You’ll Be Doing- Take ownership of day-to-day travel operations, ensuring the team delivers consistently high standards of service.
- Lead, support and develop colleagues, creating a confident, collaborative and accountable team.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational challenges, finding practical solutions and seeing issues through to resolution.
- Work closely with the Head of Operations to manage priorities, make decisions and keep the department running smoothly.
- Identify inefficiencies, challenge existing processes and introduce improvements that make work easier and more effective.
- Explore opportunities to use technology, AI and automation to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Help ensure every interaction with our Personal Travel Consultants and their customers delivers an exceptional experience.
- Support operational planning, changing priorities and the continued growth of the department.
- Bring fresh thinking, sound judgement and a willingness to get personally involved whenever needed.
You may have progressed through travel operations, worked your way up from a customer-facing travel role or developed your leadership experience within a busy travel business.
Perhaps you’ve been a Travel Rep, Branch Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Team Leader.
Your exact career path matters less than what you’ve learned along the way and how you approach challenges.
You'll likely bring:- Significant experience within the travel industry,…
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