MBM Travel Manager- Race and Business Travel
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
Our Travel Manager- Race and Business Travel is responsible for ensuring a best-in-class service is provided to the team across both F1 race weekends and wider business travel. The Travel Team customers include team members of Mercedes Grand Prix and Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, Mercedes executives. As part of this role the Travel Manager is also responsible for the management of the Team Chauffeur.
The Travel Manager should also support the Head of Travel to ensure the travel budget is achieved through making cost effective decisions whilst not compromising on service delivery.
Key Accountabilities (Duties)
Ensure the travel team act within the Travel Policy including supplementary policies (e.g. Helicopter, PTAL)
Ensure all travel arrangements for MGP (including MGP Board members) are accurate, efficient and benchmark quality
Provide travel services to HPP, Mercedes group companies (including Board members), Sponsors and Contractors as required
Carry out all preplanning before handing events over to the Race Co-ordinators
Ensure the delivery of the Travel team’s intent and ensure that the travel team’s development is clear priority with the support of the team’s development tool (Catalyst)
Present at the Travel Steering Group capturing any feedback and ensuring this is acted upon and fed back to the team
Present at the Travel Wellbeing Meetings
Ensure the Team Chauffeur is being utilised appropriately, including supporting marketing with their marquee events
Ensure team members are up to date with all administrative tasks; Cockpit, Credit Cards, Accrual files etc.
Manage the day-to-day relationship with key suppliers and partners e.g. Marriott
Review and approve hotel sign off sheets for approval by the Head of Travel
Review and approve subsistence runs weekly
Prepare flight cost analysis sheets to be signed off against the budget.
Be able to travel and work weekends occasionally as necessary
Candidate Profile
Demonstrated expertise in corporate travel management, financial management or similar environments
Experience providing management and leadership of teams in a fast changing environment
At least A Level education or equivalent
Commercial negotiation skills, supplier management and budget maintenance
Microsoft Suite (i.e. Office and Outlook), and SAP
Showcase excellent prioritisation, organisational and communication skills
Display traits such as commercial awareness, problem solving, self-motivation, flexibility and service orientation
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
