Temporary Travel Manager
We are looking for an experienced Travel Coordinator or Operations Manager ideally from a TMC background to oversee the planning and booking of travel arrangements for our prestigious global client. This is a 3-6 month contract initially but there is scope for this role to develop into a permanent position. Paying between £200-250 per day DOE and will need to start ASAP.
Responsibilities:
* Lead a team of Travel Booking Associates across 4 global locations.
* Track and allocate team resources to meet customer demand.
* Book flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
* Define and agree on travel requirements with internal customers.
* Ensure travel bookings follow standard processes and systems.
* Monitor team performance against SLAs and KPIs.
* Manage financial operations, including budgets and reports.
* Coordinate suppliers and internal services to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals.
* Develop delivery strategies based on business requirements.
Experience:
* 3-5 years managing a travel booking team, ideally across multiple countries.
* 1-2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Experience with GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo) and travel itinerary systems (e.g., Concur).
Skills and Abilities:
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure.
* Attention to detail and financial cost management.
Additional Info:
* Paying £200-250 per day DOE.
* Working on a hybrid basis, 2 days in their Central London Office and 3 days WFH.
* This is a 3-6 month contract with a view to go permanent for the right person.
* Need to be able to start ASAP.
If you have the relevant experience then please send your CV to Harri@candm.co.uk.
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