Travel Director, London, England, United Kingdom

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Global Travel Director

Some roles are about keeping things ticking over. This isn’t one of them.

This is a rare opportunity to build something with real influence — to take a growing travel function within a successful global agency and shape what it becomes. Our client delivers high-profile, complex events for well-known brands, and now they’re investing in a dedicated travel lead to grow this part of the business.

If you’re a commercially-minded, operationally-savvy travel expert with group corporate travel / event travel experience, who’s ready to step into something bigger — this could be it.

What will I be doing?

You’ll lead the travel division — strategically and operationally — with full ownership of how it develops and scales. Your mission is to build a travel offering that sits at the heart of the agency’s client solutions, while also identifying opportunities for standalone group and corporate travel business.
You’ll define and deliver the travel strategy, shape processes and partnerships, and act as the senior voice of travel within the leadership team. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role with scope to influence, grow, and truly make your mark.

What experience do I need?

Significant experience in the travel industry to include the group corporate travel / event travel sector
A hands-on background in corporate group travel operations
Proven knowledge and competency in a GDS ( ideally Galileo/Travelport) is a must.
A strong strategic mindset with commercial awareness — you understand what it takes to scale a travel service
Proven leadership and team management experience — you know how to build, guide, and motivate a high-performing team
The ability to build relationships, win trust, and convert opportunities — whether that's with internal stakeholders or new clients
Confidence, presence, and a collaborative approach — you’ll be working closely with senior leaders and influencing business direction
Experience in a fast-paced agency or multi-service environment (like events and travel) would be a real plus.

What else do I need to know?

Location: London – 4 days in office, 1 from home

Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere for up to 20 days per year

Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 1 wellbeing day annually

You’ll be joining a people-led, creative business with exciting growth plans and the support to match

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Business Development, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Travel Arrangements

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