Travel Manager

2Excel Aviation Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier aviation services provider is seeking a Travel Manager to oversee corporate travel arrangements and ensure efficient, secure logistics for employees. Required is substantial experience in corporate travel management, proficiency in vendor negotiation, and strong analytical skills. The role involves developing travel policies and managing budgets while collaborating with internal teams. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private health care and a company pension.

Benefits

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

• Oversee corporate travel arrangements for 2Excel employees.
• Negotiate agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize travel logistics.
• Analyze travel trends to enhance employee satisfaction.

Skills

Corporate travel management experience

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Travel Management

Accreditation in travel management

Tools

Travel management systems

Job description

Travel Manager

Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Up to £40,000

About us

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.

About the Role

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. Key duties involve formulating strict travel policies, negotiating agreements with vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with both organisational and regulatory standards. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to streamline travel logistics and sustain business operations. Exceptional skills in analysis, communication 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.

The role’s key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• 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 as well as 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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Travel Management, or 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.
• Build and maintain credibility with Directors and staff in the management of Company travel.
• Successful audit outcomes.

What’s on offer

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, private health care, company pension, group life insurance and other benefits such as enhanced parental pay and an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

To apply, please upload an up to date CV. We would also love for you to include a cover letter, telling us how you meet the requirements of the role.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.