Holiday Booking Assistant

Holiday Booking Assistant – Kickstart Your Career in the Travel Industry 

Do you have a love for travel and enjoy helping people plan their perfect getaways? Are you eager to work for a leading travel company, gain valuable experience, and earn a competitive salary? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Lloyd Recruitment Services is partnering with a well-established travel business located in East Grinstead. They are looking for multiple Holiday Booking Assistants who are ready to begin their careers in the travel industry, gain hands-on experience, and earn a recognised qualification. 

Salary, benefits, and perks:

• £19,000, increasing to £26,000 upon completing the apprenticeship, with potential to earn £28k-£29k through further development


• Mixture of office working and WFH


• Free parking onsite


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays on top


• Opportunity to purchase or sell up to 5 days holiday per year


• Company Pension


• Life Assurance


• Private Health Scheme


• Discounted Gym membership


• Access to discounts across 100’s of retailers 

Complete a Level 2 Travel Agent Apprenticeship to further your career in the travel industry 

As a Holiday Booking Assistant, you will: 

• Assist customers with booking their dream holidays, offering personalised recommendations based on their needs


• Handle calls, emails, and social media enquiries, ensuring exceptional customer service at all times


• Promote travel products and services to help clients plan memorable travel experiences


• Ensure all bookings are accurate and processed through the company’s CRM system


• Address and resolve customer concerns in a professional and efficient manner


• Work closely with a supportive team to achieve individual and team goals 

We’re looking for candidates who: 

• No prior experience required, as full training will be provided. Bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn


• Confident communicators, both in person and in writing


• Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks efficiently


• Have a Level 4 qualification in English and Maths (or equivalent) for the apprenticeship program 

The position is full-time, offering 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts between 8:30am – 6:00pm. The role is based in East Grinstead, with a start date of 28th April 2025. The apprenticeship lasts for 12 months, followed by a 3-month assessment period. 

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Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.