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The Business Travel Recruitment Experts

ABOUT SIRIUS

 

We are often asked how do you pronounce Sirius and what does it mean? 

Firstly, it’s pronounced Seer-ree-us and second, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky so we 

chose this name as we work with some of the brightest talent in the business travel and meetings sector.

Who we are

Sirius was founded by Lynne Griffiths, who after 20 years in the business travel sector, identified a gap in the market for a specialist business travel recruitment company, focussed on mid to senior management positions. All employees have previously worked within the business travel sector and understand the unique needs of each assignment and client.

Clients

Our clients are any organisation looking for the most talented people in the business travel and meetings sector. We work with the full range of companies in the travel ecosystem from SMEs to global corporations as well as corporates seeking a travel category expert for a procurement team or a Travel Manager. Our remit is global as are our customers.

Industry Associations

Sirius is renowned within the business travel sector and has established relationships with many industry associations such as ITM (Institute of Travel Management), GBTA (Global Business Travel Association, Focus Travel Partnership and Advantage Travel Partners. We are proud to be official partners of The BTA (Business Travel Association).

Sirius provides expert recruitment, executive search and head-hunting solutions.

We don’t try to be all things to all industries. We are hyper-focussed, dedicated 100% to the business travel and meetings sector. We know our market, the challenges the industry faces, the established players, and the latest start-ups. We are recognised as experts in our field, with a strong reputation for our individualised and professional approach.

The Sirius team has held senior roles in the business travel sector. This gives us invaluable real-life experience of the qualities and attributes required for each role, and an understanding of which skills are transferable into different sectors.  We are extensively networked into the highest levels of the industry, providing unrivalled access to the best potential candidates.

" Travel is a people business.
We are travel people. We are
proud that this sets us apart! "

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LATEST JOBS

 

Due to the confidentiality of some of our assignments, we are unable to advertise them all.                  

Here is a small selection of roles currently available. 

An exciting new position created by our client – initially a 12 month FT contract but potential to extend or develop.

  • Previous global travel management experience preferred
  • Responsible for global travel programme
  • Exceptional communication skills essential
  • London City hybrid 2days ideal or fully remote UK
  • Very exciting opportunity as NEW position
  • Ideally start ASAP
  • Competitive package
  • Hybrid 
  • Very attractive £££




Finance Business Partner

Our global business Travel Management Company (TMC) client is looking for a Finance Business Partner. This pivotal role will seek additional commercial opportunities, cost efficiencies and control and manage risks. Also, produce and present senior level financial information as well as competitor analysis and market insight reports.

  • Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA with at least 2-3 years post-qualification experience
  • Advanced data analysis and forecasting/bid modelling experience
  • Strong commercial and organisational acumen
  • High standard of O365 skills (especially Excel and SharePoint)
  • PowerBI experience preferred
  • Hybrid
  • Very competitive £££ and benefits package.

Our TMC client needs a Treasurer who will manage all of the business cash and bank balances, providing accurate and timely cash information to senior stakeholders. 

  •  Broad ‘hands on treasury experience – at least 1-3 years
  • Ability to take control of tasks and complete within tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Hybrid
  • Competitive £££ and benefits package on offer
For more information, please click through to our LinkedIn Company page

SUCCESS STORIES

We work with some of the best companies in the business travel and meetings industry. 

Here’s what some of them have to say!

“There are several recruitment firms in the travel industry space, but Sirius is the most effective in the industry. The fact that they are run by individuals who have worked in, and headed up, TMCs, adds to its unique selling proposition. We have consistently been satisfied with all placements facilitated by this firm. I highly recommend Sirius as the go-to travel recruitment specialist.”

“I’m very happy to say we use Sirius for all management level and above recruitment assignments. They have always provided the right calibre of candidates and really understand the importance of an individual fitting into our culture. It is always a pleasure working with them and I could not recommend them highly enough.”

 

“Sirius are the only recruitment company that I engage for all of my recruitment needs. Their deep understanding of the business travel industry and its technological landscape, along with their extensive industry network, sets them apart. On every assignment that I’ve given them; they have always delivered outstanding candidates.”

“For over a decade, Lynne and her wonderful team at Sirius have helped source the best talent to meet my account management needs. The Sirius team not only always match the right skillset to the role, but they always propose candidates who are the right cultural fit for the business and who are the right personality fit for the team too. Highly recommended!”

Finance Director
Altour UK, Global Travel Collection UK & YES UK
Group CEO
TBR Global Chauffeuring
Global Head of New Distribution Travelport
General Manager
Corporate Travel Management

PAST ASSIGNMENTS

Given the need for confidentiality with many assignments, we only advertise a small selection of current positions on our website. Examples of some of our past assignments that we have successfully placed include:

Travel Management Companies (TMCs)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Managing Director 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 

Financial Controller

IT Director

Chief Operations Officer (COO) 

General Manager

Head of Client Management

Global Partnership Manager

Global Bid Manager

Vice President Global Sales

Management Accountant

Client Partnership Manager

Head of Supplier Relations

Implementation Manager

Marketing Manager 

Head of European Sales Development

Corporate Account Manager

Enterprise Sales Manager

Director of Operations

Director of Advisor Success

Business Development Manager

Corporate Organisations

UK Travel Manager – Engineering Company

Global Travel Services Manager – Global Consulting Firm

Global Travel Manager – Global Banking Firm

European Head of Travel – Global Education Firm

UK Travel Manager – Retail Company

Procurement Manager – Global Hotel Chain Company

Technical Support Manager – Consulting Firm

Travel Programme Manager – Global PR Firm

European Travel Manager – Retail Corporation 

EMEA Travel & Meetings Manager – Charity

EMEA Travel Manager – Bank

Travel Manager – Global Tech Firm

Head of Travel Travel- Investment Company

Travel Coordinator – Global Trading Company

Corporate Travel Manager – Sports Company

Events & Travel Manager – Marketing Company

Travel Manager – Manufacturing Company

Events Manager – Global Pharmaceutical Company

Travel Ecosystem Suppliers

Head of New Distribution Strategy – Travel Tech Company

Senior Director Supplier Services – Travel Tech Company

Distribution Strategy – Travel Tech Company

Global Sales Manager – Travel Tech Company

Head of EMEA – Global Ground Transport Company

Corporate Account Manager – Ground Transport Company

Head of Sales – Ground Transport Company

Director of Sales & Marketing – Hotel Chain

Corporate Account Manager – Hotel Chain

Account Manager – Fintech Company

Implementation Manager – Fintech Company

Director of Commercial Relationships – Rail Company

Account Manager – Rail Company

Corporate Account Manager – Airline

Head of Global Sales – Airline

Global Account Manager – M&E Company

Client Success Manager – M&E Company

Operations Manager – M&E Company

Events Planner – M&E Company

Just email hello@siriustalent.co.uk to get in touch, or for current vacancies visit our LinkedIn page 
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