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‘How does one travel?’ Royal family hiring new director of travel

Luxury
29 November 2019

Buckingham Palace is looking for an expert to make sure the royal family’s travel arrangements are environmentally-friendly and cost-effective. 

Buckingham Palace has advertised for the new role

The director of royal travel will have responsibility for “safe, efficient, cost-effective and appropriate travel services for the official duties of members of the royal family”.

Salaried at up to £85,000 a year, the job includes arranging air and train travel, as well as the queen’s helicopter at RAF Odiham and The British Royal Train. 

The successful candidate would lead a small team and have a good understanding of safety management systems, aviation safety auditing and quality assurance.

Other general qualities needed include leadership, communication, negotiation and analytical skills.