Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Travel Recruitment Experts in London
Established in 1998, C&M Travel Recruitment has become the UK's most trusted travel recruitment agency, driven by a team with extensive industry experience. Our consultants, all former travel professionals, leverage 350 years of combined travel expertise and 200 years in recruitment to deliver tailored solutions for candidates and clients. With a 94.1% retention rate for placements over the past five years, we specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract roles across all travel sectors, from entry-level positions to board-level appointments.Our client-centric approach, evidenced by testimonials from global travel companies and successful candidates, ensures we match talent with opportunity while maintaining transparency and integrity. Backed by industry-leading training, technology, and a commitment to ethical practices, we provide a reliable, professional service that prioritises candidate autonomy and client satisfaction.
Services
Travel Recruitment
Senior Appointments
Contract Roles
Sales Recruitment
Marketing Recruitment
Product Development
Business Travel
Luxury Travel
Remote Positions
Hybrid Roles
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of experience in travel recruitment with a 94.1% candidate retention rate
- Our consultants are former travel industry professionals with sector-specific expertise
- We offer access to 100k+ candidates and placements across 100+ global travel jobs annually
- Our service includes industry-leading training and salary benchmarking support for clients
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees and candidate-led application processes
What people say
Fantastic service
Speed to action
Thorough professionalism
Genuinely valued
Dream job secured
Services
Travel Recruitment
Specialist recruitment services connecting travel professionals with permanent, temporary, and contract roles globally. Our consultants provide tailored support throughout the application process, ensuring candidates maintain control over their career decisions while accessing exclusive opportunities across all travel sectors. With 25 years of industry expertise, we deliver placements that align with both professional aspirations and employer requirements.
Senior Appointments
Dedicated recruitment for board-level and senior management positions in the travel industry. Our specialist team, led by Tim Robinson, sources candidates for roles including Finance Directors, Chief Executives, and Marketing Managers. We combine in-depth sector knowledge with rigorous candidate vetting to ensure leadership placements that drive organisational success and long-term retention.
Luxury Travel Roles
Specialist recruitment for high-end travel consultant and management roles with luxury travel companies. We place candidates in bespoke travel design, VIP concierge, and premium client management positions, focusing on those with expertise in curating exclusive experiences for discerning clients across global destinations.
Contract Recruitment
Flexible staffing solutions for short-term and project-based travel industry positions. Our contract recruitment services cover product development, operations, and administrative roles, providing businesses with skilled professionals for fixed-term assignments while offering candidates opportunities to gain diverse industry experience.
Career Transition Support
Comprehensive career guidance including CV optimisation, interview preparation, and salary negotiation. Our consultants provide personalised advice throughout the job search journey, from initial application to post-placement check-ins, ensuring candidates present their skills effectively while maintaining transparency about opportunities and expectations.
People
Jacky Docherty
Senior Account Manager
With extensive travel industry experience, Jacky provides expert recruitment solutions from London, focusing on matching candidates with roles that align with their career goals and industry expertise.
Rachel Elmore
Team Leader
Recognised for exceptional candidate support, Rachel specialises in placing business travel consultants and offers strategic career guidance, evidenced by numerous client testimonials praising her integrity and professionalism.
Lisa Cain-Jones
Team Leader
Leading the Reigate team, Lisa combines deep travel sector knowledge with recruitment expertise to deliver tailored staffing solutions for both emerging and established professionals in the industry.
Tim Robinson
Sales Manager
Head of senior appointments, Tim oversees executive recruitment for leadership roles in travel organisations, leveraging 15+ years of specialist experience in high-level candidate placement.
Angus Chisholm
Non-Executive Director
Providing strategic leadership, Angus ensures the company maintains its market-leading position through continuous improvement of recruitment methodologies and industry relationship development.
Questions
What travel industry sectors do you recruit for?
We cover all travel sectors including sales, operations, product development, business travel, finance, technology, marketing, and senior management roles globally.
How do you support candidates during the application process?
We provide CV optimisation, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and post-placement check-ins while ensuring candidates maintain control over their applications.
What makes C&M different from other travel recruiters?
Our consultants have former travel industry experience, we guarantee transparency, and maintain a 94.1% candidate retention rate through tailored matching processes.
Do you offer remote or hybrid travel job opportunities?
Yes, we have numerous remote and hybrid roles available across the UK and internationally, including luxury travel consultancy and business development positions.
How quickly can I expect to find a travel job through C&M?
Some candidates secure roles within 5 days, though timelines vary depending on individual requirements and market conditions in the travel sector.
Can experienced professionals access senior travel roles?
Our dedicated senior appointments team specialises in leadership roles from management to board level across global travel organisations.
