Cookson Adventures is going through an exciting period of growth, offering incredible opportunities to ambitious, creative and hard-working people. We specialise in crafting the most creative, bespoke adventures and experiences on the planet and like to consider ourselves travel industry leaders in unrivalled creativity, logistical complexity and delivering unforgettable experiences for our clients. 

  

We count amongst our clients some of the world’s most successful individuals, so aim for exemplary levels of service and professionalism. The company has well-located offices in Bloomsbury, London. 

  

We are offering a great opportunity to learn from one of the most exciting teams in the industry. In this role you will assist with planning and researching totally unique adventures from the ground up in some of the most exciting parts of the world. Learning from the team of project managers, you will be assisting the 14-person projects team in their day-to-day responsibilities, while also gaining exposure to and learning from other departments across the organisation. There will be the opportunity to help with a wide range of projects and tasks, from organising and shipping equipment and gifts to extensive location research and planning. 

  

We are looking for those who are highly motivated, organised and passionate about adventure travel. Applicants will experience what it’s like to be part of a busy, diverse and demanding environment in a rapidly growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be interested in luxury travel and have a strong desire to develop their knowledge and skills in this industry. 

  

Core responsibilities 

Expedition planning & research – Assist Project Managers to help create exciting itineraries and ideas for clients to choose from when planning expeditions, excursions and trips. Researching destinations, accommodation options, travel restrictions and getting involved in team brainstorms. You’ll always have the opportunity to put forward creative ideas. 

  

Logistical & administration responsibilities – Oversee logistical elements of trips. Includes responsibility for purchasing of specialist kit and equipment and ensuring that it arrives at its destination on time. Physical packing and sending of trip kit, client gifts, etc. Researching transport options for clients getting them to and from their destination. Assisting the team with administrative requirements such as risk assessments, budgets, and CRM management. 

  

Third party management – Liaise with third parties on a regular basis to ensure execution of the finer details of each expedition. Ensure the highest standards are achieved when dealing with client requests. Negotiate and build longstanding relationships with third party suppliers and operators worldwide. 

  

Key attributes 

  

Desirable experiences and qualities 

  

This internship description is designed to outline the main responsibilities associated with the role and this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. 

  

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. 

  

This role is 5 days a week and primarily based at our London office, 33 Bedford Place in Bloomsbury. 

  

We’re looking for a four-month commitment, ideally from 5th October to 29th January.