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Business Travel Project Lead 3–6 Month FTC / Consultancy Opportunity Hybrid – Central London (flexibility for the right candidate) Competitive remuneration, negotiable depending on experience Are you a senior business travel professional ready to build something from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected global organisation as they embark on an ambitious project to create their own in-house business travel function. We’re looking for a commercially minded, strategic leader with deep expertise across travel management companies, business travel operations, supplier partnerships and travel technology. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of the organisation’s travel programme — from initial feasibility through to full implementation. The Opportunity Phase 1 – Feasibility & Strategic Planning (Approx. 3 Months) You’ll lead the discovery and planning phase, developing the commercial and operational foundations for the proposed in-house travel model, including: Building the business case and P&L Forecasting and commercial analysis Designing organisational structures Creating the product and technology roadmap Project planning and implementation strategy Evaluating operational and supplier models Phase 2 – Build & Implementation (Approx. 3+ Months) Following approval of the feasibility study, you’ll take the lead on bringing the vision to life by: Building an in-house Travel Management Company from the ground up Leading supplier RFP and contract negotiations Hiring and structuring key teams Designing scalable business processes and SOPs Driving operational setup and delivery Managing implementation across technology, suppliers and operations About You You’ll be a strategic, commercially astute travel leader with: Extensive experience within business travel and TMC environments Strong understanding of travel operations, supplier agreements and travel technology Proven project leadership and change management experience Excellent commercial modelling and stakeholder management skills The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced consultant or senior travel leader looking to deliver a high-impact transformation project within a global organisation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch: Tim – (url removed)