Travel Coordinator

Job Description Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team. The role We are growing the travel team and looking to recruit a Travel Coordinator to arrange, manage and coordinate all aspects of our corporate travel to include arranging flights, hotels and car rentals, preparing itineraries and assisting with visa processing and other related travel documentation for business and offshore personnel. You will be an exceptional organiser, communicator and problem solver, keeping in mind corporate policies and budgets. This job is for you if:

• You have previous travel agency or corporate travel experience
• You remain calm under pressure
• You are a good communicator
• You have strong IT skills, to include Microsoft and ideally GDS

Who you’ll be working with: Internal departments, employees, and travel providers such as a Travel Management Company Here’s what a typical day would be like:

• Liaising with internal departments & employees preparing travel arrangements for project and corporate colleagues.
• Working with various travel providers to pull together a travel itinerary
• Providing advice about airline and country requirements.
• Providing advice on flight delays and lost luggage.
• Adhere to company QHSSE standards and demonstrate through awareness and compliance.
• Arranging vaccinations as required.
• Arranging visa’s
• Check and approve invoices
• There will be the requirement for 'on-call' beyond normal business hours to address any needs an employee or client may have in transit, this will be on a rota basis and paid overtime accordingly.

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in a travel agency or corporate travel
• Travel and Tourism qualification
• Knowledge of Travel Global Distribution System (GDS) ideally with certification
• Calm under pressure
• Can work to deadlines
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Organised
• Strong Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What we offer: Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Free parking
• Option to lease an electric car

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other. #LI-JMI # Hybrid Disclaimer for recruitment agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.