Travel Consultant in Ipswich

Asset Green (AG) is a UK-based privately owned strategic investment group with a successful track record of investment activities in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with a pedigree and history going back over 100 years. AG has developed a diversified portfolio of large-scale industrial and commercial businesses and investments across multiple sectors, with specialisms including renewable energy, agri-food and prime real estate.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised In-House Travel Consultant to establish, manage, and optimise our global corporate travel function. This is a unique opportunity for a travel professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing travel management systems, policies, processes, and supplier relationships while managing day-to-day international travel arrangements for employees, executives, clients, and business partners. This role requires a proactive individual who can build an efficient travel programme from the ground up, drive cost savings, improve traveller experience, and ensure seamless global travel operations.

• Travel Programme Development
  • Design and implement the company's corporate travel management framework.
  • Establish travel policies, approval workflows, and governance procedures.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement travel booking and management platforms.
  • Develop reporting, compliance, traveller tracking, and travel risk management processes.
  • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all travel-related activities.
  • Build relationships with airlines, hotels, travel technology providers, and other travel suppliers.
• Travel Operations Management
  • Manage all domestic and international travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, visas, and travel insurance.
  • Coordinate complex multi-country itineraries and executive travel requirements.
  • Monitor travel schedules and proactively manage disruptions, cancellations, delays, and emergencies.
  • Provide travellers with destination-specific information, entry requirements, and travel advisories.
  • Ensure compliance with company travel policies and budget requirements.
• Supplier & Cost Management
  • Negotiate preferred supplier agreements and corporate rates.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce travel spend while maintaining service quality.
  • Monitor travel expenditure and produce regular management reports.
  • Track supplier performance and recommend improvements.
• Travel Risk & Compliance
  • Maintain awareness of global travel regulations, visa requirements, and entry restrictions.
  • Implement traveller safety and duty-of-care procedures.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding travel risks and emergency response protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant corporate, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all travel-related enquiries.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Executive teams to support business travel needs.
  • Deliver training and guidance on travel systems and processes.
  • Continuously improve traveller experience through feedback and service enhancements.

• Essential
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in corporate travel management, business travel consulting, or travel operations.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing travel management systems, processes, and policies.
  • Strong knowledge of international travel logistics, airline fare structures, visa processes, and travel regulations.
  • Experience managing complex international itineraries and executive travel.
  • Excellent supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with travel booking and management platforms.
• Desirable
  • Experience establishing an in-house travel function from scratch.
  • Knowledge of travel risk management and duty-of-care programmes.
  • Familiarity with corporate expense management systems.
  • Relevant travel industry certifications.

The role will be based in London - we will not sponsor for this position. Asset Green welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is a diverse and multi-cultural family office headquartered in Mayfair with offices and operations globally.