Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Travel Recruitment Partner in London
Established in 1998, C&M Travel Recruitment has become the UK's most trusted travel recruitment agency by combining deep industry expertise with a personalised approach. Our team of consultants, all former travel industry professionals, leverage over 350 years of collective travel experience and 200 years of recruitment expertise to match candidates with roles across the global travel sector. With a 94.1% retention rate for placements over the past five years, we specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract positions ranging from entry-level travel consultants to board-level executives.Our dedicated senior appointments team handles roles such as Finance Directors and Chief Executives, while our database of 100,000+ candidates ensures access to top-tier talent. We maintain long-term relationships with hundreds of travel companies, from niche operators to global brands, and offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote opportunities.
Services
Travel Recruitment
Senior Appointments
Contract Roles
Global Placements
Candidate Support
Industry Training
Executive Search
Hybrid Working
Career Advice
Job Alerts
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of specialist experience in travel recruitment
- Our team includes former travel industry professionals with sector-specific expertise
- 94.1% candidate retention rate demonstrates successful placements
- Dedicated senior appointments team for executive-level roles
- Flexible working arrangements across 100+ global travel vacancies
What people say
Fantastic service
Speed to action
Thorough professionalism
Great candidates
Excellent support
Services
Travel Recruitment
Specialist recruitment service connecting travel professionals with permanent, temporary, and contract roles globally. Our industry-experienced consultants provide tailored job matching across all travel sectors including sales, operations, and corporate functions. With access to 100+ live vacancies and a 94.1% retention rate, we ensure candidates find roles matching their skills and career aspirations.
Senior Appointments
Dedicated leadership recruitment for travel industry executive roles. Our specialist team handles board-level and senior management appointments including Finance Directors, Marketing Executives, and Chief Executives. With consultants like Tim Robinson leading the senior team since 2009, we combine deep sector knowledge with proven executive search capabilities to identify strategic leadership talent.
Candidate Support
Comprehensive candidate support throughout the recruitment journey. Services include CV optimisation, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and post-placement check-ins. Consultants provide ongoing career advice and maintain regular contact to ensure candidates receive continuous professional development support aligned with industry requirements.
Global Placements
Access to travel industry roles across the UK and international markets. Our global network facilitates placements in diverse locations from London to remote working arrangements worldwide. With expertise in cross-border recruitment, we help candidates secure positions with both local travel companies and multinational corporations operating in the tourism sector.
Hybrid Working
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote travel job opportunities. We specialise in matching candidates with modern work environments that combine office-based and homeworking models. This approach caters to contemporary work-life balance requirements while maintaining professional engagement with employers across the travel industry.
People
Jacky Docherty
Senior Account Manager
With extensive travel industry experience, Jacky provides expert recruitment solutions in London. She maintains strong candidate relationships and ensures placements align with both professional aspirations and business needs.
Rachel Elmore
Team Leader
Recognised for exceptional candidate support, Rachel specialises in matching travel professionals with suitable roles. Her industry knowledge ensures successful placements that meet both candidate expectations and employer requirements.
Lisa Cain-Jones
Team Leader
Leading recruitment operations in Reigate, Lisa combines travel sector expertise with effective team management to deliver quality candidate placements across various travel industry functions.
Tim Robinson
Sales Manager
Head of senior appointments, Tim oversees executive-level recruitment in the travel industry. With specialist knowledge of leadership roles, he manages placements for directors and senior management positions globally.
Owen McKeon
Marketing and Operations Manager
Responsible for strategic marketing initiatives, Owen ensures effective promotion of travel job opportunities while maintaining operational excellence in recruitment processes across the organisation.
Questions
What areas do you cover for travel jobs?
We provide travel job opportunities across the UK and internationally, with both office-based and remote working arrangements available for suitable candidates.
How do you support candidates during the application process?
Our consultants offer CV optimisation, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and post-placement check-ins to ensure comprehensive support throughout your job search journey.
What experience levels do you cater for?
We handle roles from entry-level positions to board-level appointments, with specialist teams for graduate roles, mid-career professionals, and executive-level placements.
How quickly can you help secure a job placement?
Many candidates receive offers within days of registration, with one recent placement achieved in just five days including interview scheduling and job offer negotiation.
Do you offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes, we specialise in hybrid roles combining office and remote work, with numerous flexible positions available across various travel industry sectors.
What makes you different from other recruitment agencies?
Our team's combined 350 years of travel industry experience ensures deep sector knowledge, while our 94.1% retention rate demonstrates our success in making lasting, appropriate placements.
Reviews (1)
Curtis Bateman
Jan 22, 2018
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Lots of appealing positions available; however, failed to respond to calls and emails and when they did respond, were slow to get back to me. Organised one phone interview, which was cancelled at short notice. Would recommend New Frontiers or Platinum for travel recruitment instead.
