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Join TUI’s 12-month placement programme to gain hands-on experience in Commercial roles, working on real projects within a global tourism leader.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Spend 12 months within either the Trading or Planning & Product team, supporting a portfolio of destinations and making key commercial decisions.
  • In Trading (Beach or Cruise), manage pricing and availability to maximise profits by analysing sales trends and market conditions.
  • In Planning & Product, support product development, pricing strategies, and commercial performance analysis to drive holiday growth and profitability.
  • Collaborate with hotel buyers, trading teams, and other internal departments to ensure competitive pricing and product availability.
  • Use data and market insights to inform pricing actions and product content adjustments.
  • Engage with senior colleagues and business directors through meetings and project presentations.
  • Participate in shadowing, team meetings, and cross-departmental activities.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Structured, focused, enthusiastic, proactive, curious, and conscientious.
  • Confident and able to work under pressure.
  • Ability to understand others’ perspectives.
  • Minimum GCSE grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  • Commitment to completing a placement year starting in 2026 as part of your third year at university.
  • Proficient user of the MS Office suite.
  • Passion for travel and holidays is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary of £24,600 per annum with progression and incremental roll-off salary (pay review pending).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, staff rates, and late seats.
  • Health and Wellbeing support across financial, health, social, community, and career areas.
  • Community day to work at a local charity or community project.
  • Be Rewarded Platform offering savings at high street shops and days out.
  • Access to employee networks and social events.
  • Travel opportunities.

Training & Development

  • Structured induction plan and welcome days.
  • Direct line manager support and placement scheme team assistance.
  • Two placement projects during the year (one charity, one business).
  • Mentorship and buddy system for all placements.
  • Investment in development through workshops and the Tour Operator Development Programme.
  • Opportunities for content creation and blogging.

Career Progression

  • Experience working for a major global business in an award-winning placement scheme.
  • Employment opportunities post-placement.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; early application is recommended for the best chance. Eligibility requires being in the penultimate year of university and commitment to a 12-month placement based in Luton with hybrid working (minimum one day per week in office).

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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