Travel Specialist - EMEA

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Events, Sponsorships & Travel Specialist in Manchester. The role involves managing the firm's travel programme, vendor relationships, and supporting stakeholders. Applicants should have at least 3 years’ experience in the travel industry and strong communication skills. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the travel industry.
• Ability to follow through and escalate issues at the right time.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing vendor relationships and coordinating meetings.
• Serve as a point of contact for traveller queries and developing FAQs.
• Monitor adherence to organisational policies related to travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Data skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferable)

Job description

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Events, Sponsorships & Travel Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Events, Sponsorships & Travel team. This role will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the firm’s Travel Programme including air and rail travel, ground transportation, rental cars, visa services and hotels, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (internal departments, leadership, travellers-bookers, and travel team) to provide information and training on the travel programme and supporting the execution of travel programme goals and initiatives. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with managing vendor relationships, coordinating meetings, and gathering feedback
• Serving as a point of contact for traveller queries, compiling FAQs, and developing a knowledge base
• Monitoring and evaluating adherence to organisational policies related to the travel programme and acting as a point of escalation to local travel and office leadership
• Reviewing travel data, preparing simple reports, and identifying trends
• Liaising with Events teams around meeting and events travel, organising meetings, tracking project milestones, and preparing updates

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess basic analytical, project management, and data skills
• Demonstrate the ability to follow through and escalate issues at the right time
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a bachelor's degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the travel industry, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.