The Travel & Security Advisor will work closely with, and support the Travel & Engagement Team to ensure the successful delivery of, and adherence to Comic Relief’s travel policy and practice. They are responsible for creating responsible travel solutions for CR travellers and guests in compliance with CR policies to ensure safe and productive trips.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

• Work closely with the Travel & Engagement Coordinator and Travel Risk & Engagement Manager to deliver safe and impactful travel for colleagues, partners and advocates

• Act as the point of contact for staff arranging travel plans to guide and ensure staff are following CR travel procedures at all stages of planning, travel and aftercare

• Sign off low to medium risk Risk Assessments

• Assist with management of the travel booking system

• Assist with development and maintenance of electronic risk assessment process

• Research and develop guidance on working with international partner organisations from a risk perspective

• Assist with development of and maintenance of the CR In-country resource database

• Keep up to date with developments in global security and best practice within the security sector

• Support development and delivery of CR travel policies and internal training as required

• Actively participate in collaborative Cross-functional working both within the Impact and Investment department and across the wider organisation

• Occasionally may be required to monitor 24 hour emergency phone when Travel Risk & Engagement Manager and Travel & Engagement Coordinator are unavailable

• Some travel (including international) may be required within this role

Essential Education and Skills

• Good understanding of risks and safety requirements associated to remote international travel

• Experience using risk assessment tools and techniques

• Experience and understanding of travel processes and practice

• Good understanding of organisational duty of care and sectoral best practice

• Solid IT literacy in MS Windows, MS Office and Outlook

Key Competencies

• A proactive professional able to use their initiative effectively to add value

• Good relationship management skills

• Collaborative, cross-functional approach that engages stakeholders

• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills

• Good communication skills, written and oral

• A positive and fun individual with a “can do” attitude