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Find out about our current job vacancies at ABTA.
We’re at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic business sectors which touches on nearly everyone’s lives – travel and tourism. ABTA helps it thrive.
We have an unrivalled presence in the sector, and use our expertise and skills to support our members and represent their interests, and help their customers to travel with confidence.
We do this in a friendly, professional way, always looking to achieve more; and in a work environment in which colleagues are respected, can grow and enjoy their work.
We encourage a culture where colleagues are supportive of each other, working in collaboration and drawing on knowledge from other teams.
Managers lead and bring their teams with them, excellent work is praised and recognised, and two-way discussions are encouraged where everyone can have a genuine say.
We believe happy, motivated, and empowered people provide better services, so we are constantly investing in our colleagues. If you would like to join us at ABTA, have a look at the available opportunities below.
If you’d like to know more, read about Careers at ABTA and take a look at our current opportunities below.
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry, and has been a trusted travel brand for almost 75 years. Our purpose is to help our members to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their customers travel with confidence.
We’re passionate about the role we play within the industry and are committed to helping each other thrive. We’ve built a culture where amazing people can do their best work and grow as professionals, and individuals. We work in an open plan office, which allows effective collaboration across departments, in the heart of London Bridge right next to Borough Market.
ABTA is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join the Finance department on a one-year fixed-term contract.
The finance team at ABTA is responsible for supporting the organisation through business partnering, from providing a seamless service for financial transactions to producing management reports, budgeting and forecasting. They also look after all compliance requirements and liaise with external stakeholders for banking, audit and other professional services.
The team’s current and future work is integral in delivering ABTA’s business plan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of ABTA and associated companies, including oversight of a Finance Administrator, recording financial transactions, financial and management reporting in accordance with statutory and company requirements and business partnering services within the organisation.
The ideal candidate should have:
Our values
The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours which fit with ABTA’s values:
Be There
We are always ready and prepared to help our members, customers and colleagues with a positive attitude. We are encouraged and empowered to make clear, timely and informed decisions, even when faced with the unknown.
Be Trusted
We are proud to be part of an award-winning brand in the travel industry, passionately providing quality support and advice in a fair, equitable and consistent way. We aim to be approachable and reliable, in order to do a consistently good job for the industry and each other.
Be Ambitious
Although we need to be risk-aware, we have the confidence to be bold and visionary, and the insight to make calculated risks to transform the way we work. We encourage each other to push the boundaries and share ‘outside the box’ thinking.
Salary: competitive dependent on experience, plus company benefits
Location: We’re a hybrid-working organisation, so all colleagues are able to balance working in a collaborative environment from our open-plan office in the heart of London Bridge, along with time working from home.
ABTA offers a supportive work environment alongside other additional benefits such as private health insurance, pension, life insurance, income protection, season ticket loan, Rent Start -deposit loan scheme, online GP service, buy/sell leave, an in-depth learning and development framework, as well as retail discounts. ABTA has adopted a hybrid working model which combines the benefits of home working, and office work.
To apply for the post please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are the right person for the role, your salary expectations and notice period, to hr@abta.co.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ABTA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We are an equal opportunities employer that encourages eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. To ensure that this policy is fully and fairly implemented and monitored, and for no other reason, please fill out our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
First round interviews: Ongoing
Start date: January 2025
ABTA has been a trusted travel brand for over 70 years. Our purpose is to help our Members to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their customers travel with confidence.
Here at ABTA, we’re passionate about the role we play within the industry and are committed to helping each other thrive. We’ve built a culture where amazing people can do their best work and grow as professionals, and individuals. We work in an open plan office, which allows effective collaboration across departments, and were in the heart of London Bridge, right next to Borough Market.
ABTA is currently recruiting for a Head of People to join the HR team on a part-time, permanent contract (3 days a week). The HR team is at the heart of the organisation, supporting our most valuable asset: our people. The team’s primary purpose is to foster a diverse, inclusive and positive work environment through attracting, developing and retaining talent, ensuring ABTA has the skilled workforce necessary for success.
The Head of People will be in charge of developing and overseeing the HR strategy which supports the delivery of the ABTA Plan. They will be responsible for embedding the ABTA Values (Be There, Be Trusted, And Be Ambitious) into all strategy and processes. They will also promote ABTA’s Employer Brand and Employee Value Proposition to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce who can keep ABTA fit for the future.
The Ideal candidate should have:
• CIPD qualification
• Strong HR generalist background in a senior role
• Development and implementation of training and development programmes
• Understanding of current employment law
• Recruitment and retention of diverse and talented staff
• Expert level of understanding/experience of the HR function on a strategic and operational level
• Excellent and accurate standard of written and verbal communication
The Ideal candidate should be able to:
• Demonstrate a passion for success and be an inspirational example to others
• Work autonomously and to manage projects across teams and/or involving stakeholders outside of ABTA
• Analyse and make complex decisions, and use data to track and monitor progress and potential challenges
• Advise others and deal with sensitive issues in difficult situations
Our values
The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours which fit with ABTA’s values:
Be There
We are always ready and prepared to help our members, customers and colleagues with a positive attitude. We are encouraged and empowered to make clear, timely and informed decisions, even when faced with the unknown.
Be Trusted
We are proud to be part of an award-winning brand in the travel industry, passionately providing quality support and advice in a fair, equitable and consistent way. We aim to be approachable and reliable, in order to do a consistently good job for the industry and each other.
Be Ambitious
Although we need to be risk-aware, we have the confidence to be bold and visionary, and the insight to make calculated risks to transform the way we work. We encourage each other to push the boundaries and share ‘outside the box’ thinking.
Salary: competitive dependent on experience, plus company benefits.
Location: Borough Market area near London Bridge.
ABTA offers a supportive work environment alongside other additional benefits such as private health insurance, pension, life insurance, income protection, season ticket loan, online GP service, buy/sell leave, an in-depth learning and development framework, as well as retail discounts. ABTA has adopted a hybrid working model which combines the benefits of home working, and office work.
To apply for the post please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are the right person for the role, your salary expectations and notice period, to hr@abta.co.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ABTA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We are an equal opportunities employer that encourages eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. To ensure that this policy is fully and fairly implemented and monitored, and for no other reason, please fill out our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
