Project Manager - Luxury Travel / Events

Rockpool Recruitment is recruiting for a truly unusual opportunity with a specialist business creating highly personalised travel programmes and experiences for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

The role combines the creativity of event production with the coordination of international travel. You could be developing a programme across several destinations, sourcing an exceptional setting or organising an experience around a client's particular interests. Each brief brings a fresh challenge and the scope to contribute your own ideas.

This would particularly appeal to someone from an events, experiential or production background who has worked with discerning private clients and would enjoy applying that experience to bespoke travel projects.

Project Manager - What will I be doing ?

You'll take responsibility for projects from the first client discussions through to completion, working with colleagues and overseas partners to make every element come together.

- Develop ideas and prepare engaging proposals that help clients picture the experience.
- Build detailed travel programmes, researching destinations, accommodation, venues and activities.
- Source and brief overseas partners, event suppliers and local specialists.
- Coordinate guest arrangements, transport, entertainment and production requirements.
- Control schedules, budgets and supplier costs, including invoicing and final reconciliation.
- Prepare delivery plans and contingencies, supporting the teams on the ground while programmes are taking place.
- Keep client information and project records accurate, providing regular progress updates.

Project Manager - What experience do I need?

You'll have experience managing bespoke events, productions or complex client programmes, ideally involving ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

We're looking for someone who can contribute creatively while staying firmly on top of the practical details, with:

- A track record of taking projects from an initial idea through to successful delivery.
- Confidence managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers and coordinating multiple partners.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly.
- A thoughtful, discreet approach to client relationships.
- Resourcefulness when circumstances change and the confidence to find solutions.
- An interest in destinations and the travel planning involved in creating a complete guest experience.

Experience in international events, incentive programmes or bespoke travel would be useful. Candidates whose strongest experience is in events are very much encouraged to apply.

Project Manager - What else do I need to know?

- £42,000-£48,000 salary depending on experience.
- Performance-related bonus of up to 20%.
- UK remote working, with regular attendance in London during initial onboarding and travel expenses covered.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- 38 hour working week Monday to Friday ith some flexibility on hours
- Healthcare and dental benefits.
- Opportunities for overseas research visits and professional travel.

**To find out more, contact Sarah at Rockpool Recruitment for a confidential conversation.**