Travel Administrator
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | SN15 4PZ |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 87468 |
Summary
Job OverviewJoin our dynamic Base Administration Office team at MOD Lyneham and become the trusted travel expert for the Armed Forces personnel. In this pivotal role, you'll manage and coordinate a wide range of travel arrangements, ensuring smooth journeys for personnel who serve our nation.You'll be the central point of contact for all travel needs, using an online booking system and working closely with external agencies, booking companies, and budget holders. This position offers variety, with opportunities to rotate through different responsibilities and gain new skills—full training provided.If you're organised, detail-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career.
Main Duties
-Provide a dedicated focal point for the personnel administration, including direct customer interface and liaison with supervisor and manger.
-Arrange Travel in line with requests, utilising online booking systems, liaising with the booking companies, budget holders and customer.
-Collate and maintain budgetary related information, ensuring the most cost-effective means of travel is booked.
-Protect personnel data
-Data input utilising various online systems
-Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Defence Polices, H&S regulations and General Data Protection Regulations.
-Undertake any additional tasks as determined by the Line Manager, including support/cover for other staff in times of absence.
What we are looking forWe are seeking a highly organised and confident individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively at all levels. The ideal candidate will be versatile, intuitive, and professional, demonstrating sound judgement and absolute integrity in every aspect of their work.You will need to be proactive and adaptable, responding swiftly to the evolving needs of both the business and our customers, while maintaining composure under pressure. Reliability and a well-presented, positive image are essential, reflecting and upholding the core Mitie values at all times.
In addition, the following is needed:
-Proven track record of delivering quality administration and service with customer facing experience.
-Credible verbal and written communicator with the ability to develop close working relationships.
-IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications, is a must.
-Abilities to manage short notice changes to requirements and deadlines.
Additional Information
MOD Security clearance and DBS Standard is requirement, as well as Proof of right to work in UK.
37.5 hour working week between 0800 and 1630 Mon to Fri only.
Required to wear approved company uniform.
Main Duties
-Provide a dedicated focal point for the personnel administration, including direct customer interface and liaison with supervisor and manger.
-Arrange Travel in line with requests, utilising online booking systems, liaising with the booking companies, budget holders and customer.
-Collate and maintain budgetary related information, ensuring the most cost-effective means of travel is booked.
-Protect personnel data
-Data input utilising various online systems
-Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Defence Polices, H&S regulations and General Data Protection Regulations.
-Undertake any additional tasks as determined by the Line Manager, including support/cover for other staff in times of absence.
What we are looking forWe are seeking a highly organised and confident individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively at all levels. The ideal candidate will be versatile, intuitive, and professional, demonstrating sound judgement and absolute integrity in every aspect of their work.You will need to be proactive and adaptable, responding swiftly to the evolving needs of both the business and our customers, while maintaining composure under pressure. Reliability and a well-presented, positive image are essential, reflecting and upholding the core Mitie values at all times.
In addition, the following is needed:
-Proven track record of delivering quality administration and service with customer facing experience.
-Credible verbal and written communicator with the ability to develop close working relationships.
-IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications, is a must.
-Abilities to manage short notice changes to requirements and deadlines.
Additional Information
MOD Security clearance and DBS Standard is requirement, as well as Proof of right to work in UK.
37.5 hour working week between 0800 and 1630 Mon to Fri only.
Required to wear approved company uniform.