Corporate Travel Manager

Corporate Travel Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Central London (Hybrid Working) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Manager to lead an exciting proof-of-concept project within a global organisation. This newly created role offers the opportunity to establish and shape an in-house travel function from the ground up, creating the systems, processes and operational framework that will support future growth. Initially, you will provide a dedicated travel management service for the organisation's senior leadership team, ensuring seamless, high-touch travel arrangements and exceptional stakeholder support. Subject to the success of the project, the function may be expanded to support the wider business nationally or globally. This is a unique opportunity for a travel professional who enjoys building processes, driving efficiencies and delivering a first-class executive travel experience. Key Responsibilities Establish and implement an in-house corporate travel function. Develop and document travel policies, procedures and standard operating processes. Evaluate, recommend and implement appropriate travel booking systems and tools. Manage all travel requirements for the senior leadership team, including complex international itineraries. Coordinate flights, accommodation, ground transportation, visas and other travel-related services. Provide proactive travel support, including itinerary management, schedule changes and travel disruption resolution. Build relationships with key travel suppliers and external partners. Monitor travel spend and identify opportunities for cost optimisation while maintaining service excellence. Produce reporting and recommendations to support the ongoing development of the travel function. Support the wider business case for expanding the service beyond the leadership team. Essential Experience You may currently be working In-house within a corporate travel function; or within a Travel Management Company (TMC) supporting executive or VIP travellers. Significant experience booking and coordinating complex corporate travel arrangements. Experience supporting senior executives, board members or C-suite stakeholders. Strong understanding of corporate travel operations, supplier management and travel policy. Experience developing or improving travel processes and procedures. Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and responsive when managing last-minute changes and travel disruptions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Desirable Experience Experience setting up new travel programmes, systems or operational processes. Knowledge of travel technology platforms and reporting tools. Experience working within a global organisation. What's on Offer Opportunity to build and shape a new in-house travel function. High-profile role working closely with senior leadership. Hybrid working arrangement from modern Central London offices. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000. 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to influence a wider business rollout. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional executive travel support and excited by the challenge of building a new function from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you