TRAVEL COUNSELLORS

Responsibility

• lead data and reporting projects, liaising with key business stakeholders as appropriate, and ensuring delivery of the required business outcomes
• to work with scrum team to develop delivery schedules for projects
• development of automated and ad-hoc reports within PowerBI and SSRS
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• to work with business analysts, business owners and testers to deliver features from inception and throughout the lifecycle
• managing the implementation and development of integrations between the data warehouse and other systems in support of the digital transformation programme
• to build re-usable components and libraries
• support the Data Warehouse Developer with the maintenance of the data warehouse and server, ensuring ongoing reliability and usability
• to collaborate with other team members, teams and stakeholders
• to keep up to date with the latest technologies
• to deliver highly functional applications that will help to support our mission of transforming the travel experience for customers and the lives of its Travel Counsellors, colleagues and communities
• to work with the team to continually improve practices and processes
• to continue to build powerful platforms and further invest in the company’s proprietary technology and support platform which allows talented, ambitious entrepreneurs to truly change their lives and scale their own businesses
• liaise closely with colleagues in the Data and Insight team to deliver new data feeds into the data warehouse as and when required
• be an advocate for the Data and Insight team across the wider business, working collaboratively to increase the uptake of Travel Counsellors' self-serve BI environment

Requirements

• diagnostics
• experience of C# and .Net
• educated to degree level in a computer science, or related discipline
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• experience of Angular & Typescript
• experience of working with senior stakeholders to deliver reporting projects
• experience of ASP.NET Core & Restful Web APIs
• experienced in the full Microsoft BI stack
• experience of Git
• advanced SQL user for the querying and editing of data and the creation of stored procedures and views
• experience of Azure Dev Ops
• demonstrable hands-on experience building and designing cloud native solutions in AWS at scale
• advanced DAX skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• docker
• you have built an observability platform in AWS - monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting
• experience of Agile, Scrum, TDD, BDD, and CI/CD
• ability to build rapport and engage with all types of individual
• microsoft Windows Server technologies
• ability to build rapport and engage with all types of individual to build and nurture relationships
• while not essential, an AWS professional level certification would be very beneficial to this DevOps Developer role
• experience of coding to SOLID Principles
• exceptional communication skills with the ability to nurture relationships
• linux Server technologies
• strong problem-solving skills and a motivation to provide the best possible service to the user
• experience working within the AWS Well Architected Framework
• experience of interfacing with third-party computer systems using Web Services, RESTful interfaces etc
• strong commitment to quality and a thorough approach to responsibilities
• networking, routing, and load balancing
• experience in cloud cost forecasting and capacity planning
• self-starter who is able to “hit the ground running”
• A background in software development
• excellent time management and planning and organisational skills
• self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic approach
• working knowledge of the agile software development lifecycle
• excellent interpersonal skills
• comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with informal ways of working
• demonstrable communication and team working skills
• good problem-solving skills and the tenacity to stay with an issue until it is resolved
• naturally ambitious and hardworking with a flexible and positive approach to work
• is able to take responsibility and initiative and to operate within or lead a team
• excellent team-working skills
• good attention to detail with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic and committed to a testing career path
• excellent communication skills
• you will take pride in your appearance and personal brand and possess a charismatic personality

Benefits

• mutual
• company car

Earnings for position developer

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• supporting a challenging agenda to deliver marketing communications, training, and assets in collaboration with our design & commercial teams and external suppliers
• audiences will be mostly consumers and Travel Counsellor franchisees; some support for the new franchise recruitment and corporate travel areas of the business as required
• assume responsibility for ideation and creation of compelling content to support key franchise recruitment messages including: blogs, case studies, brochures, leaflets and email communications

Requirements

• CRM Marketing Executive
• min. 2 years’ experience in a full-time employed marketing role
• marketing qualification desirable
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• 3-5 years’ experience in a full-time employed CRM/digital marketing role
• 3-5 years' experience in a full-time employed CRM/digital marketing role
• marketing qualification
• lives within a commutable distance to our offices in Trafford City
• sector experience of travel, leisure, or hospitality desirable
• experience in creating dynamic email content/advanced content filtering
• A people person, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and an outgoing personality; happy liaising with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• previous regular use of marketing campaign management or email marketing tools desirable
• experience in creating dynamic email content/advanced content filtering desirable
• driven, passionate, and enthusiastic - ready to roll sleeves up and get stuck in
• experience of PPC/ Google ads , content marketing or paid social media marketing
• an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• experience in using website CMS
• experience in using website CMS desirable
• customer-focused with the ability to problem-solve to achieve deadlines
• HTML, video editing or Adobe Creative Suite
• experience of PPC/ Google ads , content marketing, or paid social media marketing
• driven, passionate and enthusiastic – ready to roll sleeves up and get stuck in
• HTML, video editing or Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous though not essential
• HTML, video editing or Adobe Creative Suite desirable
• the ability to problem-solve to achieve deadlines
• organised with exceptional attention to detail and a desire to achieve high standards
• enjoys working as part of a team yet capable of working proactively and autonomously
• able to multi-task and work under pressure, in an often-impatient environment with many priorities
• customer focused
• takes ownership of responsibilities and focuses on impact, delivery and achievement
• we’re seeking a Marketing Executive with CRM and database marketing experience to enhance workflows and processes and fully utilise system capabilities to create long lasting, valuable customer relationships
• comfortable presenting information to stakeholders and our business owners as required
• we're seeking a Marketing Executive with CRM and database marketing experience to enhance workflows and processes and fully utilise system capabilities to create long-lasting, valuable customer relationships
• has previous experience personally using CRM systems, email broadcast tools, and website CMS - we will train on our own tech stack but they need to be adept
• you’ll have proven experience of CRM strategy, planning, campaign execution and database management to effectively deliver digital marketing campaigns that achieves results
• whilst there is a strong requirement for analytical skills, you’ll also need to be creative in this role, with good communication and copywriting skills as you manage the full end to end campaign process, liaising with in-house designers, our commercial team, individual Travel Counsellors and external agencies and supplier partners
• audiences will be mostly consumers, however there may be the requirement to support the new franchise recruitment and corporate travel areas of the business as required

Benefits

• company car

Earnings for position marketing executive

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• about Us
• preparation and review of the Monthly Reporting Packs including Consolidated Group Account and Banking Pack Reports
• preparation and review of the monthly reporting packs including Consolidated Group Account and banking pack reports
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• investigate and comment on key variances between budgeted and actual performance, proposing corrective action as appropriate
• monthly reviews of the financial performance with General Managers
• monthly reviews of the financial performance with general managers
• here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities and colleagues lie at the heart of everything that we do - and that’s what makes us special
• for us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter
• role Summary
• preparation and submission of external reports
• we’ve been changing lives for over 28 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 1,900 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses
• keeping up to date with accounting standards and compliance requirements, etc. across the processes
• we pride ourselves in remaining a company that truly cares and one that has never wavered from its purpose; to redefine what personal means for a travel business
• based in Manchester, the successful candidate will be a qualified, CCAB registered, accountant
• propose business improvement and efficiency initiatives as appropriate
• our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 250 super talented people in our Support Offices to help them create unique, inspiring, and exciting experiences for their customers, building lasting personal relationships that brings them back to us, time and time again
• improving end to end accounting processes by liaising with other finance teams and the wider business
• improving end-to-end accounting processes by liaising with other finance teams and the wider business
• we are currently expanding at a phenomenal rate – on the back of what is our record year in terms of revenue and so are looking for like-minded individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team, to help the company continue to flourish
• ensure that financial controls are consistently applied
• responsible for accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts for both the UK company and international subsidiaries, including Intercompany reconciliations across all entities
• assist in providing technical leadership to the finance team and wider business
• responsible for accurate and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts for both the UK company and international subsidiaries, including intercompany reconciliations across all entities
• this role is working across the Group, ensuring the quality delivery of month end and year end accounts preparation, supporting a strong control environment and enabling clean audit reports
• manage and support audit queries alongside the Finance Manager and Group FC
• manage and support audit queries alongside the Finance Manager and Head of Financial Accounting
• any other duties that may be reasonably be required
• this role is working across the Group, ensuring the quality delivery of month-end and year-end accounts preparation, supporting a strong control environment and enabling clean audit reports

Requirements

• qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA or similarly recognised accounting qualification
• previous experience of Group Consolidation and Intercompany Matrix’ is essential
• previous experience of Group Consolidation and intercompany matrix' is essential
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• proven experience in working in a successful team
• proven experience of taking ownership and responsibility
• proven experience of working in a fast-paced, changing, environment excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• active participation in systems improvement/implementation programmes
• developingTalent – Is able to see developing talent as an organisational imperative
• developing Talent – Is able to see developing talent as an organisational imperative
• 2+ years’ experience gained in a similar environment
• 2+ years' experience gained in a similar environment
• customer Focused - Able to use their understanding of our customers to take proactive action to improve the customer experience and exceed their expectations. Ability to build rapport and engage collaboratively with staff at all levels
• action Oriented - Able to spot opportunities, able to engage the right people and create plans to makes things happen. Well organised, able to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• driving Engagement - Creates a climate where colleagues are motivated to do their best
• accountable - Holds self and others to account for meeting goals and celebrating success and take ownership of tasks, maintaining focus when tight deadlines are required. Ability to work with minimum supervision
• trustworthy - A role model with high standards of honesty and integrity and show consistency between what they say and how they act
• excellent time-management and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• mutual
• company car

Earnings for position senior management accountant

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• defining and driving awareness/consideration of our opportunity
• value proposition development
• market sizing and research
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• audience definition, persona creation, and targeting
• audience definition, persona creation and targeting
• lead generation and optimisation through multi-channel campaigns including search, social media, content , CRO, and PR activity
• lead generation and optimisation through multi-channel campaigns including search, social media, content , CRO and PR activity
• pipeline marketing including lead scoring, CRM, email marketing, and marketing automation, reactivation/lapsed campaigns and events
• pipeline marketing including lead scoring, CRM, email marketing and marketing automation, reactivation/lapsed campaigns and events
• testing, measurement and iteration/innovation to drive continuous improvement
• testing, measurement, and iteration/innovation to drive continuous improvement
• achievement of KPIs including marketing qualified leads and CPL
• mentoring, coaching, and developing the marketing team
• mentoring, coaching and developing the marketing team

Requirements

• A proven track record in setting and achieving KPIs
• significant experience in digital marketing including search, social, content marketing, CRM and automation
• data-driven; able to implement reporting frameworks and evidence learnings, successes and impact
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• experience of B2B and B2C marketing is desirable but not essential to this Growth Marketing Manager role. About Company
• performance-driven and goal-orientated - passionate about delivering results on time, to a high quality and within budget
• significant experience in digital marketing including search, social, content marketing, CRM, and automation
• creative and innovative
• data-driven; able to implement reporting frameworks and evidence learnings, successes, and impact
• previous line management experience, and well versed in managing external agencies
• here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues lie at the heart of everything that we do - and that's what makes us special
• this role will be based at our Manchester office in Trafford City, where we offer a flexible and hybrid working solution
• for us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter
• we've been changing lives for over 28 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 1,900 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses
• we pride ourselves on remaining a company that truly cares and one that has never wavered from its purpose; to redefine what personal means for a travel business
• our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 250 super talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring, and exciting experiences for their customers, building lasting personal relationships that brings them back to us, time and time again

Benefits

• company car

Earnings for position marketing manager

Current offers for the position:

Responsibility

• leading a team in delivering accounting activities across multiple international subsidiaries, including Commissions, Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
• enabling clean audit reports, leading process improvements, and coaching and developing the core general accounting team within the function
• responsible for leading the reporting of recent acquisition of Holidays Please
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• executing month-end closing routines and provision of first level management reporting and analysis to business units
• preparing the year end consolidation file to allow timely preparation of our Statutory accounts with 3rd party provider
• ensuring external regulatory deadlines are met on time and in full
• as Finance Manager you will be responsible for a team of management accountants and accounts assistants, ensuring a strong control environment end-to-end across all functions within Financial Reporting
• ensuring a clean Trial Balance across all business units and all processes feeding into the process
• ensuring compliance with all accounting standards, compliance requirements, etc. across the processes
• based in Manchester, the successful candidate will be a qualified, CCAB registered accountant with at least four years' PQE within a Shared Service / Finance Operation Function
• work with other teams in finance and the business to resolve issues
• leading and managing the year end audit with Deloitte, ensuring both internal and external timelines are met and providing regular updates to Deloitte and Travel Counsellors’ senior management team
• lead, motivate, develop and manage the team
• ensuring the operating model and structure within the Management Accounts team is sustainable and fit for purpose
• improving end to end accounting processes by liaising with other finance teams and the wider business
• any other duties that may reasonably be required
• instigate a service culture and customer service orientation in the teams
• skills and Experience Required

Requirements

• finance Manager
• accountant
• qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA or similarly recognised accounting qualification
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• previous experience of Group Consolidation and Intercompany Matrix’ is essential
• proven leadership / people management experience
• proven experience of taking ownership and responsibility
• proven experience of working in a fast-paced, changing, environment excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• active participation in systems improvement/implementation programmes
• ability to work with minimum supervision
• A role model with high standards of honesty and integrity that shows consistency between what they say and how they act
• developingTalent – Is able to see developing talent as an organisational imperative
• 5+ years’ experience gained in a similar environment
• talent - Able to see developing talent as an organisational imperative
• views innovation as a priority and can show creative thinking when solving problems, wanting to resolve these as quickly as possible
• able to use your understanding of our customers to take proactive action to improve the customer experience and exceed their expectations. Ability to build rapport and engage collaboratively with staff at all levels
• customer Focused - Able to use their understanding of our customers to take proactive action to improve the customer experience and exceed their expectations. Ability to build rapport and engage collaboratively with staff at all levels
• takes a proactive interest in other business areas and bringing the right people together to ensure we deliver what's important
• action Oriented - Able to spot opportunities, able to engage the right people and create plans to makes things happen. Well organised, able to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• driving Engagement - Creates a climate where colleagues are motivated to do their best
• able to spot opportunities, engage the right people, and create plans to make things happen. Well organised, able to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• holds self and others to account for meeting goals and celebrating success and take ownership of tasks, maintaining focus when tight deadlines are required
• creates a climate where colleagues are motivated to do their best
• accountable - Holds self and others to account for meeting goals and celebrating success and take ownership of tasks, maintaining focus when tight deadlines are required. Ability to work with minimum supervision
• trustworthy - A role model with high standards of honesty and integrity and show consistency between what they say and how they act
• excellent time-management and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• mutual
• company car

Earnings for position finance manager

Current offers for the position: