Global Travel Operations & Strategic Sourcing Manager

About this role

Company Description
Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.


Job Description
Role Purpose
Entain is seeking a Global Travel Operations and Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a unique hybrid role that combines hands-on travel operations leadership with strategic sourcing expertise. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day global travel operations, ensuring service excellence, policy compliance and optimal traveller experience, while also leading a Global Travel Management Company (TMC) migration.


In addition to operational accountability, the role drives end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across travel and broader Corporate Services Categories (such as HR, Rewards, Wellbeing, Mobility) – from market analysis and RFP execution through negotiating, contracting and implementation. This role blends operational excellence with commercial rigor, ensuring the travel program runs efficiently while delivering measurable value, cost optimisation and strategic impact.


Key Responsibilities
Travel Operations

• Oversee daily operations or corporate travel program across all regions
• Ensure seamless booking and traveller experience
• Manage relationships with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and ensure service level agreements are met
• Monitor traveller experience, resolve escalations and implement service improvements
• Ensure compliance with Group travel policies and report on non-compliance
• Analyse travel spends data, supplier performance and operational metrics
• Use insights to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic deci...