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Lead the Global Travel Team at Wellcome and help streamline travel services in a reputable global charitable foundation focused on health improvement.
Overview
Salary
£62700
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Wellcome is a renowned global charitable foundation investing in science, policy, and advocacy to improve global health. With planned investments of £16bn in areas like mental health, infectious diseases, and climate impact on health, it's an incredibly exciting time to contribute to their mission.
Role Summary
- Manage and lead the Global Travel Team to ensure effective travel services.
- Maintain duty of care and promote safe travel practices.
- Conduct travel-related risk assessments and participate in Travel Emergency Group activities.
- Manage relationships with travel suppliers, negotiate contracts and ensure quality service delivery by liaising with stakeholders.
Role Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in the travel industry with expertise in Galileo, Amadeus GDS interfaces, Traveldoo, and Evolvi.
- Proven skills in team coordination and motivation.
- Competencies in negotiation, communication, quick decision-making, and financial management.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV
- Answer two application questions to confirm minimum requirements fulfillment
Wellcome is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. Over the next decade, we plan to invest £16bn in life, health, and wellbeing research, focusing on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.
The role: As a Global Travel Team Manager, you will lead the Travel Team at Wellcome, ensuring efficient and effective travel support services. Your responsibilities include managing the team to provide user-friendly travel services, maintaining duty of care, ensuring value for money, and promoting safe travel practices. You will also manage travel-related risk assessments, participate in the Travel Emergency Group, and support crisis management. Additionally, you will maintain relationships with travel suppliers, negotiate contracts, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the travel industry with expertise in using Galileo, Amadeus GDS interfaces, Traveldoo, and Evolvi. You should have a proven track record in coordinating and motivating teams, with competencies in change and project management. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to make quick decisions and manage financials effectively.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid way of working, with three days per week in our Euston Road offices and two days of flexible location. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and support flexible working options.
To apply, please submit an updated CV and answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
