Travel Manager – Global Corporation – Up to circa £50k + bonus/benefits – London Hybrid. A fantastic opportunity to join this global organisation who are a leader in their field with approximately 500 staff across 20 countries and a travel budget of approximately £10m per annum. We are seeking an individual with experience working within an in-house travel management team of a similar size business.

Travel Manager Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to one other team member within the in-house travel management team
• Managing the TMC and supplier (travel provider) relations
• Responsible for booking and coordinating all aspect of business travel for, flights, accommodation, ground transportation including assistance with visa travel applications etc
• Being main point of contact for employees for any travel requirements
• Management of Flight cancellations, travel disruptions and any last-minute adjustments
• Keeping track and recording all travel bookings and expenses
• Keeping up to date on latest changes and practices within travel management processes
• Communicate relevant travel policies and procedures to the business
• Being proactive and working on reducing costs on travel where possible
• Collaborate and Liaising with global travel providers

Travel Manager Skills Required:

• Experience working within an in-house travel management team (as opposed to purely TMC experience)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Skills, Microsoft Word
• Knowledge or experience in using SAP, Concur or Galileo preferred but not essential
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, being proactive and have can- do attitude
• In-depth understanding of travel management principles, including booking procedures, reservation systems, and travel logistics
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Outstanding organisational, planning and research skills
• Quick problem-solving skills and ability to handle emergency situations
• Willingness to handle situations (such as flight cancellations) outside of core business hours

Travel Manager Additional Details:

• Basic Salary up to circa £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Bonus linked to company and individual performance
• Pension contributions up to 5% from the employer
• Private Medical and Life Assurance
• Hybrid working- 3 days in their Central London office with the option to work remotely 2 days a week

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