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.

The advertisement reads: “You will be required to ensure planning and procedures are highly effective, researching and negotiating value-for-money contracts and options for travel, while understanding and recommending best industry practice in risk and safety management.”

This comes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were criticised for using private jets while also revealing a sustainable travel initiative called The Travalyst. 

One of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s private flights was to Elton John’s house. The musician promptly stepped up to defend the royals, saying he paid for the aircraft and offset it by donating to a carbon footprint fund.

Apply for the director of royal travel job by 11.55pm on 20 December, here.