Corporate Travel Manager

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Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: Corporate Travel Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Management with relevant and timely data on our travel volumes and costs (and suggest cost saving opportunities)
Drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation of our Corporate travel programs
Develop strategic policies and programs for corporate travel
Play a key role in selection and relationship management with our preferred supplier - currently Travel Management Company (TMC) - and vendors
Negotiate contracts or rates with travel service providers such as airlines, hotels and car hire companies, and ensure these are integrated into our TMC processes and are constantly updated
Implement travel policy changes as required
Manages the performance of vendors, Travel Policy compliance and reporting metrics
Support travel and accommodation arrangements around major events e.g. Leadership & Safety Conference
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Good GCSE's and A-Level results with relevant travel management courses/Diplomas or University Degree
In-depth knowledge of international travel industry trends; minimum of 5 years in a Travel Management role
Working knowledge of Travel industry standard tools and systems
Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements, particularly utilising the latest technology
Solid track record of delivering against cost reduction targets Skills.
A strategic thinker with demonstrable ability of working with global Flight, Hotel and Car Vendors to optimise travel spend
An ability to identify cost saving and value optimisation opportunities
An analytically mind with strong business acumenCustomer-oriented approach
Capable of operating at fast pace in a changing environment
Effective negotiator and good relationship builder
Understand IT requirements to ensure 'joined up' systems e.g. ERP to TMC database
Passionate about technology and self-service
All matters pertaining to the Corporate Travel industry and have leveraged their experience to deliver demonstrable value to their previous organisations in terms of financial savings, employee safety and travel experience
Demonstrable ability to influence and operate effectively both internally and amongst Vendor Community
Benefits:
Pension Scheme - Standard Life - 3.5% Employee and 7% Employer
UK Healthcare - AXA
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
Personal Accident insurance
Life Assurance (3x Base Salary)
Cycle To Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan (Rail)
Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
Employee Lifestyle Benefits Scheme
28 days plus 8 public holiday entitlement
Enhanced Family Friendly Leaves
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