Business Travel Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Travel Operations Manager to join a highly successful travel management company. Hybrid working model based in the Midlands and North.

This would be an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Travel Operations Manager or a senior section supervisor or possibly a strong Senior Operations Team Leader looking for their next challenge ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the corporate / business travel team.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Senior Business Travel Operations Manager Duties:

• Collaborate with travel agencies, hotels, and airlines to negotiate contracts and secure competitive rates for corporate travel.


• Management of the operational function to maximise efficiency.


• Supervise the team ensuring comprehensive training and adherence to travel policies.


• Manage relationships with key partners, fostering strong partnerships to enhance service quality.


• Budget accountability of the Business Travel department, reporting directly to the Board.


• Performance management. Ensuring talent developed though KPIs, review meetings and constant training provision for improvement.


• Supplier management and negotiation, ensuring compliance with operating licenses and other trading and industry standards.


• Foster relationships with key trade organisations, including attending events to maintain a high level of awareness of products, services, and trends in the wider marketplace.


• Talent Management – to identify, develop, mentor, coach consultants to ensure succession planning and employee engagement.

To be considered for this post the Senior Business Travel Operations Manager role the applicant MUST have senior operational experience within business travel. Hybrid working flexible a few days a week or month in the Midlands office. Candidates welcome to apply North, South or Midlands based if happy to travel to the office.