Travel Consultant
hace 2 días
City of London
In-House Travel Consultant – International Travel Operations & Systems London | Full-Time Asset Green (AG) is a UK-based privately owned strategic investment group with a successful track record of investment activities in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with a pedigree and history going back over 100 years. AG has developed a diversified portfolio of large-scale industrial and commercial businesses and investments across multiple sectors, with specialisms including renewable energy, agri-food and prime real estate. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised In-House Travel Consultant to establish, manage, and optimise our global corporate travel function. This is a unique opportunity for a travel professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing travel management systems, policies, processes, and supplier relationships while managing day-to-day international travel arrangements for employees, executives, clients, and business partners. This role requires a proactive individual who can build an efficient travel programme from the ground up, drive cost savings, improve traveller experience, and ensure seamless global travel operations. Key Responsibilities Travel Programme Development • Design and implement the company's corporate travel management framework., • Establish travel policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures., • Evaluate, select, and implement travel booking and management platforms., • Develop reporting, compliance, traveller tracking, and travel risk management processes., • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all travel-related activities., • Build relationships with airlines, hotels, travel technology providers, and other travel suppliers. Travel Operations Management • Manage all domestic and international travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, visas, and travel insurance., • Coordinate complex multi-country itineraries and executive travel requirements., • Monitor travel schedules and proactively manage disruptions, cancellations, delays, and emergencies., • Provide travellers with destination-specific information, entry requirements, and travel advisories., • Ensure compliance with company travel policies and budget requirements. Supplier & Cost Management • Negotiate preferred supplier agreements and corporate rates., • Identify opportunities to reduce travel spend while maintaining service quality., • Monitor travel expenditure and produce regular management reports., • Track supplier performance and recommend improvements. Travel Risk & Compliance • Maintain awareness of global travel regulations, visa requirements, and entry restrictions., • Implement traveller safety and duty-of-care procedures., • Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding travel risks and emergency response protocols., • Ensure compliance with relevant corporate, financial, and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for all travel-related enquiries., • Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Executive teams to support business travel needs., • Deliver training and guidance on travel systems and processes., • Continuously improve traveller experience through feedback and service enhancements. Requirements Essential • Minimum 5 years' experience in corporate travel management, business travel consulting, or travel operations., • Demonstrated experience implementing travel management systems, processes, and policies., • Strong knowledge of international travel logistics, airline fare structures, visa processes, and travel regulations., • Experience managing complex international itineraries and executive travel., • Excellent supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills., • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities., • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Proficiency with travel booking and management platforms. Desirable • Experience establishing an in-house travel function from scratch., • Knowledge of travel risk management and duty-of-care programmes., • Familiarity with corporate expense management systems., • Relevant travel industry certifications. The role will be based in London - we will not sponsor for this position. Asset Green welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is a diverse and multi-cultural family office headquartered in Mayfair with offices and operations globally.