Transport Sourcing Co–ordinator

Description

Job Title: Transport Sourcing Co–ordinator

Location: Nottingham / Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full–time, Permanent

If you're passionate about travel and giving young people opportunities that will inspire and further their learning, we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be a key part of the Transport Procurement team, responsible for fulfilling trips requiring coaches, crossings and flights. Whilst the role will predominantly support with transport, there will also be the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience across other procurement areas. You'll have experience of working within a busy environment, ideally working with Groups, and have strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Established over 40 years ago, Halsbury Travel is a market leader within the school travel industry and specialises in international tours for schools and groups to destinations across Europe and worldwide.

Our mission is to make organising school trips easier, so that more young people benefit from these unforgettable, inspiring educational experiences.

We were recently acquired by Literacy Capital Plc, who are experts at investing in and growing SME businesses. Due to the rapid expansion of our company, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our procurement team.

Responsibilities:

To source, price and book transport in line with budget and group requirements, balancing quality and commercial value.Ensure invoices are checked and processed according to commercial terms and conditionsLiaise as necessary with transport operators to establish availability of vehicles, crossings, and seats, and make any changes required.Establish and maintain good working relationships with transport operators.Liaise with colleagues to resolve issues regarding transport requirements.Ensure that Transport providers receive and provide all information necessary to operate their relevant services.Maintain and update transport operator information and Health & Safety detailsAny other tasks that the business requiresAbout you:

Skills & experience required:

High level of attention to detailGood commercial acumenExceptional organisational skillsAbility to work to tight deadlines and multi–taskAbility to work well as part of a team, and, individuallyAbility to build and maintain relationships with suppliersKnowledge and experience of booking or managing bookings of Coaches, Eurostar, Ferries & Eurotunnel would be advantageousAwareness and understanding of flight reservations would be beneficialAn understanding of coach drivers' hours would be desirableWhy work with us?

Annual 5% of salary bonusOpportunities to travelFlexible workingHybrid working (dependent on role and requirements)25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days)Private health insuranceOn–site parking (including EV charging points)Company pension schemeMonday to Friday working days – some additional support during Peak Travel times may be required.Additional Information:

At Halsbury Travel, we value diversity and believe that it is the key to our success. We celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome and encourage applications from people that reflect the diversity of our customers. We offer flexible and hybrid working options, and we are open to discussing how this looks and works for you. If you require additional support or adjustments during the application and/or interview process, please ask.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Travel Coordinator, Transport Planning, Transport Booking Administrator, Customer Transport Planner, Tarvel Agent, may also be considered for this role.

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