Travel Manager

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Auckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is seeking a Travel Manager responsible for overseeing corporate travel arrangements for employees. The role includes developing travel policies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in travel management, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. Benefits include a competitive salary and generous allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Private health care

Company pension

Group life insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in corporate travel management or related sectors.
• Proven proficiency in creating and enforcing travel policies.
• Demonstrated competence in vendor contract negotiation and administration.
• Expertise in budget oversight and achieving cost-effectiveness.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and problem-resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed travel policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with travel vendors and service providers.
• Oversee travel budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
• Guarantee adherence to company policies and regulatory obligations.
• Analyse travel trends and initiate improvements for employee benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Coordination

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Travel Management

Certification in travel management

Tools

Travel management systems

Job description

Overview

The Travel Manager is responsible for overseeing a small team across the business to ensure that all aspects of corporate travel deliver cost‑effective, secure, and efficient arrangements for 2Excel employees. The role involves formulating strict travel policies, negotiating agreements with vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. Close collaboration with internal teams and external partners streamlines travel logistics and sustains business operations. Exceptional skills in analysis, communication, and problem‑solving are fundamental, and the manager is expected to track industry trends and implement enhancements that improve employee satisfaction and operational effectiveness. This position is integral to supporting strategic mobility and upholding high service standards throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed travel policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with travel vendors and service providers.
• Oversee travel budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
• Guarantee adherence to company policies and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external contacts to optimise travel logistics.
• Analyse travel trends and initiate improvements for employee benefits.
• Support business continuity with robust travel management practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in corporate travel management or related sectors.
• Proven proficiency in creating and enforcing travel policies.
• Demonstrated competence in vendor contract negotiation and administration.
• Expertise in budget oversight and achieving cost‑effectiveness.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance frameworks.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and problem‑resolution capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments and external providers.
• Experience tracking travel trends and implementing progressive changes.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Travel Management, or a similar discipline.
• Accreditation in travel management (e.g., Certified Travel Associate, Global Travel Professional).
• Advanced proficiency in travel management systems and digital tools.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Capability to work efficiently under pressure and manage emergencies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrating significant savings in the company travel budget.
• Building and maintaining credibility with directors and staff in the management of company travel.
• Achieving successful audit outcomes.

About 2Excel

2Excel is a high‑performance aviation services business that specialises in doing difficult things well. We have experienced significant growth and that vector shows no sign of slowing down. Spread over multiple sites, engaging in a wide variety of activities, we save lives, clean seas, save trees and support nationally important services. With specialist teams and unrivalled aerospace approvals, we design, build, test and operate aircraft to deliver mission‑critical services and data‑driven insights. Our success is built on the talent and experience of our exceptional people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private health care
• Company pension
• Group life insurance
• Enhanced parental pay
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Other benefits as applicable