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RECRUITERS /Principal Lead (CIPD Associate Member)
We're Hiring: Travel Manager
Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway
Hybrid Work Options
Are you a seasoned travel management professional ready to lead strategy and innovation across a fast-paced, multi-site business? We're on the lookout for a Travel Manager to oversee our full corporate travel and long-term accommodation programme across Ireland and Europe.
Location: Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway
Reports to: Head of Procurement
This is a senior opportunity where you'll manage a small but mighty team, oversee supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective, sustainable solutions across air travel, rail, hotel accommodation, and long-stay logistics.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Own and lead all travel-related activities — flights, rail, hotel bookings, and long-term project accommodation.
* Manage and optimise relationships with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and suppliers.
* Negotiate contracts and secure competitive rates with airlines, hotels, and accommodation providers.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a consistent and efficient travel experience for staff on the move.
* Lead and coach a travel support team — ensuring excellence in delivery, policy compliance, and service.
* Use Excel and Power BI to analyse spend, forecast costs, and deliver actionable insights.
* Continuously improve travel and accommodation policies to align with business growth, safety, and sustainability goals.
What You’ll Bring:
* Solid track record in managing corporate travel in a large, multi-location business.
* Confident negotiating with suppliers and optimising cost without compromising service.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience with travel booking tools and TMC platforms.
* Advanced Excel and data analysis abilities — dashboards, pivot tables, reporting.
* Industry background in construction, engineering, or project-based environments is a big plus.
What’s In It For You?
* Competitive salary & benefits
* Growth and career development opportunities
* Autonomy to shape and elevate the travel function
Ready to take your travel career further?
DM me or send your CV directly to nisha.rutherford@recruiters.ie
Or give me a call on 01 632 5046 for a confidential chat!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management
* Industries
Construction, Travel Arrangements, and Building Construction
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