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.