Contracting Assistant, North Europe

Requisition ID: 2857

Department: Contracting

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 14th March 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Intrepid Travel is a global leader in sustainable, experience-rich travel, and we’re looking for a Contracting Assistant to join our team. If you have a passion for travel and some experience in supplier coordination, reservations, or contracting, this could be the perfect role for you!

Reporting to the Contracting Manager, you’ll support the sourcing and management of suppliers for accommodation, transfers/transportation, and activities within North Europe. You’ll assist with contract administration, supplier communication, and ensuring our trips offer incredible experiences while remaining commercially sound. If you’re highly organised, detail-oriented, and keen to develop your career in travel contracting, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role, ideally based in the UK or Ireland. Office attendance will depend on location - those near London will be expected to visit occasionally, while those further afield may have more flexibility. Occasional travel to Denmark will also be required to meet with the team.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

Some experience in contracting, reservations, or product coordination within the tourism industry, ideally with a focus on North Europe.

An interest in supplier negotiations, pricing, and travel-related contracts.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in travel systems such as Travel Studio, Elements, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

A passion for travel and delivering exceptional experiences.

If you’re looking for a chance to grow your skills with a company that’s redefining adventure travel, apply today!

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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