Travel Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time
UK Defence Academy
Shrivenham, SN6 8LA
£24,885.00 per annum plus benefits


Serco have an exciting opportunity for Travel Coordinator to join our team based at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon.

This role will be required to source appropriate services within contract, research itineraries and liaise with suppliers to ensure value for money.

The post holder will be responsible for completing day to day travel bookings as well as large group tours in the UK and abroad.

Serco at the Defence Academy provides Facilities Management across all aspects of the site including Estates, Logistics, various Supporting Services, together with Cleaning, Catering and Waste Management through ESS.


Duties for the role:

Actively engage with induction processes and training to ensure the successful completion of own and colleague's probationary periods.
Coach and mentor new colleagues; input into their performance reviews.
Manage incoming office workflow and allocate work effectively ensuring all KPI's are met.

Make key day to day decisions to ensure the customer's Travel requirements are completed within MOD and Serco regulations, liaising closely with internal departments, external agencies/suppliers and customers as required.

Undertake the lead Travel team role for specific large group tours.
Provide guidance to the customer on entitlements, submitting requests and travel advice.

Complete financial reports such as budget management, monthly spend, reconcile, and pay invoices, fuel card management and any other management or customer reports/statistical information that are requested.


What you need to do the job:
Good level of general education, with GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PC literate with a good level of experience in MS Office.
Previous administration experience; knowledge and understanding of general office practices.
Good attention to detail; ability to interpret/analyse information.
Proven organisational skills; ability to proactively manage departmental workload.
Ability to achieve BPSS clearance; Serco will initiate this process on your behalf prior to appointment.


The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland.

The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.


Other benefits of working on this site include:
Free, secure onsite parking.
Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
Gym membership with 2 fully equipped gymnasiums (heavily discounted rate)
18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

What we offer:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Serco-Flex - local working policy which supports home working options dependant on role requirements.

Serco discounts which include cinema, entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.

We are constantly challenging ourselves and each other to deliver brilliantly, and you will too, working in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations.

These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, apprenticeships, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.


To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link.

We're also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

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