Platinum Travel Recruitment seeking a forward thinking and experienced Lifestyle Travel and Events Specialist to join a dynamic company based in London. The ideal Travel and Events Specialist will be responsible for providing high end personal lifestyle support and travel and events management.
This role would suit a confident event or travel professional who is organised and enjoys working in a busy and fast paced environment with experience in handling travel, events and concierge with excellent negotiation skills. Generous salary negotiable depending on experience and bonus in on offer along with many other perks.
You will be expected to work with minimal guidance, act on urgent priorities, and act with a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
Lifestyle Travel and Events Specialist Duties:
* Complex diary management across different time zones.
* Extensive travel management and provision of expert advice and recommendations on worldwide luxury destinations.
* Staying current on trends and curated retreats to offer a bespoke service.
* Handling all bookings, including flights, hotels, private transportation, experiences and fine dining reservations.
* Meticulously planning every aspect of travel and events to ensure a perfect, seamless experience.
* Creating detailed, travel plans and itineraries.
* Negotiating with hotels, tour operators and other suppliers to secure the best value and in line with budgets set.
* Ability to organise and manage social engagements and events.
* Handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
* Manage personal appointments (e.g. medical, legal, wellness, family).
Lifestyle Travel and Events Specialist – Essential Experience required:
* Solid experience and knowledge of the travel industry (lifestyle management and/or events ) with key supplier travel contacts.
* Impeccable discretion, loyalty, and professionalism.
* Longevity in roles is essential.
* Extensive experience with lifestyle planning and executing high profile events, from intimate dinners to large-scale social gatherings.
* Experience working across multiple time zones, with a flexible approach to scheduling and availability.
* Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
* Fully IT literate and technology savvy in all aspects of modern technology.
* Solution focused with the ability to resolve issues promptly.
* Commercial acumen and a ‘can do’ attitude.
* Multi-tasker.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* A self-starter, high level of motivation, ability to work independently.
* Willing to provide out of hours/ weekend support if needed.
Due to the sheer volumes of applications Lifestyle Travel and Events Specialist’s who have the above experience & credentials will be contacted