Travel Coordinator

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Manchester is seeking a Travel Booker / Travel Coordinator to manage domestic and international travel for employees. This role supports cost control and offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills, be detail-oriented and have experience in travel management platforms. The company offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, on-site gym, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Highly competitive bonus scheme

On-site gym

Discount across all brands

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Detail-driven with strong multitasking abilities.
• Competent in travel management and reservation systems.
• Prior experience in organizing business travel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and book domestic and international travel.
• Collaborate with teams to understand travel needs and budgets.
• Manage last-minute travel changes and emergencies.
• Track and maintain accurate travel records and expenses.

Skills

Strong organisational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Travel management platforms

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

At Debenhams Group, home to leading brands including boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams, we’re redefining online fashion through pace, innovation, and ambition. Alongside our evolving marketplace and growing financial services division, our teams keep the business moving at speed.

We don’t stand still, we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we’re on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers, people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

Be brave. Be creative. Be a community.

The Role

We’re looking for a Travel Booker / Travel Coordinator to join our Finance team in Manchester. This role plays a vital part in supporting our people by managing UK and international travel requirements while assisting the finance team with cost control, accurate reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial tasks.

It’s an ideal opportunity for someone highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure, who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Arrange and book domestic and international travel for employees, including flights, accommodation and other travel related expenses.
• Collaborate with teams and department managers to understand travel needs, budgets, and corporate travel guidelines.
• Stay current on travel regulations, company travel policies, visa requirements, and health and safety protocols.
• Communicate with preferred suppliers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies) to secure corporate rates and facilitate smooth arrangements.
• Manage last-minute changes, cancellations, and travel emergencies, providing prompt support to travelling staff.
• Track and maintain accurate records of bookings and travel expenses using company-approved software and reporting systems.
• Support post-travel reporting, expense reconciliation, and respond to employee queries regarding travel experiences.
• Providegeneral supportto the Accounting Department,assistingwith financial processes and administrative tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with employees at all levels.
• Competence in travel management platforms, reservation systems, and office software.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information and staff travel data.
• Problem-solving skills and composure under pressure, especially during travel disruptions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of travel destinations, suppliers, and corporate travel best practices.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent travel needs outside standard working hours.
• Prior experience organising business travel or in a similar internal role is advantageous.

Why Join Debenhams Group?

2026 is about bold moves, real results, and unstoppable momentum. If you’re excited by the idea of making an impact in a fast-paced, evolving business, this is the place for you.

Benefits (subject to level and eligibility)

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
• On-site gym with Technogym equipment, plus free weekly yoga and fitness classes
• Discount across all Debenhams Group brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Dog-friendly offices 🐾
• Ongoing learning, development, and internal career progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan

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