About the Role
As a Corporate Travel Co‑ordinator, you will be at the heart of our global operations, ensuring our people travel smoothly, safely and efficiently. This is an exciting new fast‑paced, highly rewarding role where your exceptional organisation, precision, and people skills directly contribute to the success of the wider business.
You'll manage travel logistics end‑to‑end, support our prestigious international boat show programme, work closely with senior leaders, and play a key part in delivering seamless travel experiences for colleagues across the company.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love solving problems, and take pride in delivering outstanding service, this role offers a unique opportunity to shine.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Booking & Logistics
Coordinate all travel for our employees, including flights, rail, accommodation and transfers.
Research and assess hotel options to ensure quality, value and suitability.
Negotiate preferred rates with hotels and partners well in advance of requirements.
Collaborate closely with our travel provider to secure competitive pricing.
Boat Show Support
Assist in the planning and delivery of global boat show events, working with the Executive Office Manager, Exhibitions, Sales and Marketing teams.
Manage show access requirements, invitation lists and ticket distribution.
Organise travel, accommodation and transfers for all attendees.
Itineraries & Documentation
Prepare accurate, detailed itineraries and update them as needed.
Manage visas, travel documents and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure all documentation aligns with traveller preferences and industry best practice.
Policy, Budget & Compliance
Ensure all travel adheres to company policy and agreed budgets.
Maintain the highest standards of GDPR compliance when handling personal data.
Keep up to date with global travel and visa regulations.
Support & Problem Resolution
Act as the primary contact for travel‑related queries or issues.
Provide fast, practical solutions to disruptions, cancellations or last‑minute changes.
Maintain calm professionalism during unexpected challenges.
Reporting & Records
Keep accurate travel records and prepare monthly spend reports.
Maintain traveller profiles, including preferences, loyalty programmes, dietary needs and passport details.
About You
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in corporate travel co‑ordination, executive support or corporate booking.
Experience working with travel management companies or third‑party travel providers.
Strong geographical knowledge and understanding of global travel logistics.
Competent using Microsoft Office, mobile apps and relevant software tools.
Behaviours & Attributes
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
Calm, composed and solutions‑driven when plans change.
Self‑motivated with a "no task too small" approach.
Proactive and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast‑changing environment.
Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
Trusted to handle confidential information with discretion.
Passionate about delivering a professional and seamless travel experience.
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (one hour lunch) - Hybrid - parking on site
£32,000 per annum plus benefits
What you need to do now
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