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For nearly 30 years, Masterclass have been delivering events across UK and Europe to over 3,000 students annually. From high calibre coaching sessions to tournaments and even local fixtures, they have the expertise to create a truly exceptional sports festival experience. Whether it’s netball in Spain, football in Holland or one of their many other events, the Masterclass team make sure everything runs smoothly. In fact, every aspect of a Masterclass event is designed for total peace of mind and to create memories that will remain long into the future.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the Tour Manager and administer their expectations from the moment a new tour is agreed, through to the post tour follow up by taking full ownership of the tour’s delivery and outcomes
Book and organise all individual components of a tour including, transport, accommodation, fixtures, excursions, meals and kit
Book and organise all event components including, sports venues, sports coaches, tournament schedules and reps
Lead our Masterclass Events at one of our key European destinations for up to two weeks at a time, 3 times a year
Plan detailed and complex itineraries for each group
Ensure all final itinerary details are prepared and given to the group at least 2 weeks in advance of travel
Work alongside local agents across the portfolio of destinations
Use our existing contacts or source new accommodation, excursions & other tour elements
As required negotiate rates with suppliers & ground service agents
Attending interim meetings over the pre tour period to develop the tour
Work with overseas suppliers and internal staff to ensure that all Health & Safety Audit requirements are complete and accurate
Responsibility for checking payments to suppliers, working within the tour budget
Liaising with other departments to maintain credit control with both internal and external customers
Work closely with the Sales team to ensure that Tour requests are handed over accurately
To occasionally be part of the internal on-call rota system
Requirements:
Good understanding of UK and worldwide sports participation and the various needs of each sport, across a broad range of sports including one or more of
Rugby, Netball, Cricket, Hockey and Football
Knowledge or experience of Group Travel is advantageous
Well-travelled, ideally with a knowledge of sport participations needs
Ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures
Excellent communicator coupled with the ability to deal directly with our customers and suppliers by email & phone in a professional manner
Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise workload
Excellent organisation, prioritisation and administration skills
High level of numeracy and accuracy ensuring attention to detail
A methodical & analytical approach to work
Enjoys working with technology and problem solving
Ability to work well under pressure
Desire to meet and exceed deadlines
Strive to provide an excellent service to the client and all internal departments
Nice to have:
Knowledge or experience of Group Travel is advantageous
Well-travelled, ideally with a knowledge of sport participations needs
What we offer:
Hybrid working pattern between our office and homeworking
Annual Bonus scheme
Opportunities to travel overseas on familiarisation trips
25 days of annual leave plus public holidays and a bonus day off for your birthday
tenure based annual leave benefit, up to a maximum of an additional 5 days depending on length of service
Global recognition and reward programme
Access to extensive online learning resources
In-house training opportunities
Regular social events
Various employee discounts and offers, including discounted trips with our brands