Strategic Business Travel Manager (Hybrid)

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

Flexible working

Retail discounts

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

University of Sheffield seeking an experienced Business Travel Manager to shape and oversee domestic and international travel across the University. You will lead the long-term travel strategy, align policies, embed streamlined workflows, and manage relationships with third-party suppliers.

You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, drive sustainability, risk management and compliance within a large university, reporting to the Department of Finance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior business travel, procurement, global mobility, or related strategic role.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and embedding functional strategies, operational processes, and data reporting structures.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate with, and train stakeholders at all levels.
• A good understanding of sustainability challenges, risk management, and compliance within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a long-term travel strategy.
• Coordinate domestic and international business travel, align policies, embed streamlined workflows, and manage supplier relationships.

Job description

University of Sheffield seeking an experienced Business Travel Manager to shape and oversee domestic and international travel across the University. You will lead the long-term travel strategy, align policies, embed streamlined workflows, and manage relationships with third-party suppliers.

You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, drive sustainability, risk management and compliance within a large university, reporting to the Department of Finance.