Travel & Mobility Manager (Global)

Own and run the global corporate travel programme across all countries Circles operates in, including policy shaping, TMC partnership management, and traveller support.

Negotiate and manage preferred hotel and airline agreements, monitor supplier performance, and lead cost-efficiency initiatives tied to travel spend and savings targets.

Manage end-to-end visa processes and traveller safety protocols, coordinate relocations, and act as escalation point for complex and emergency travel issues.

Experience running corporate travel management in a multinational company across multiple countries.

Proven experience managing Travel Management Company (TMC) partnerships and booking platforms such as TravelPerk, Navan, or Egencia (platform experience non-negotiable).

Experience building hotel programmes, negotiating airline agreements, and managing visa vendors with clear service levels.

Knowledge of visa and work authorisation frameworks for UAE, Middle East, India, US, and Asia; experience supporting relocations alongside HR/People teams.

Strategic operator experienced in managing global travel programmes within fast-moving, multi-entity, multinational companies spanning APAC, Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Strong partnership orientation with Finance and People teams to manage budgets, policy compliance, and reporting, translating travel data into actionable insights and savings.

Calm under pressure with strong organisational skills, clear communication abilities across cultures and time zones, and a service focus handling complex travel and immigration compliance.