Temporary Travel Manager, London

Temporary Travel Manager We are looking for an experienced Travel Coordinator Or Operations Manager ideally from a TMC background to oversee the planning and booking of travel arrangements for our prestigious global client. This is a 3-6 month contract initially but there is scope for this role to develop in to a permanent position. Paying between £200-250 per day DOE and will need to start ASAP. 

Temporary Travel Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Travel Booking Associates across 4 global locations.
• Track and allocate team resources to meet customer demand.
• Book flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
• Define and agree on travel requirements with internal customers.
• Ensure travel bookings follow standard processes and systems.
• Monitor team performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Manage financial operations, including budgets and reports.
• Coordinate suppliers and internal services to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Develop delivery strategies based on business requirements.

Temporary Travel Manager Experience:

• 3-5 years managing a travel booking team, ideally across multiple countries.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo) and travel itinerary systems (e.g., Concur).

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and financial cost management.

Additional Info:

• Paying £200-250 per day DOE
• Working on a hybrid basis, 2 days in their Central London Office and 3 days WFH
• This is a 3-6 month contract with a view to go permanent for the right person
• Need to be able to start ASAP

If you have the relevant experience then please send your CV to Harri@candm.co.uk