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.