# YG Travel **Empowering Connections, Inspiring Growth, and Driving Global Collaboration** — London, United Kingdom > Hello! I’m Dr. Jaya Sajnani, a philanthropic entrepreneur from London, passionate about breaking barriers and creating impactful solutions in traditional industries. I work closely with schools and colleges in the USA, UK, and beyond to organize enriching educational tours, bringing a global perspective to outdoor learning and creating memorable experiences for students. Beyond my business ventures, I’m deeply committed to driving social impact. Through my social enterprise and NGO, Global Talent Solution Hub, I collaborate with educational institutions and young talent worldwide to build platforms where borders don’t limit opportunities. My mission is to enhance education systems by incorporating global learning experiences, fostering sustainable solutions, and helping institutions integrate international education into their curriculum. Empowering women is another cornerstone of my work. I actively support aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and guidance to help them achieve their goals. I believe in the power of creating a ripple effect—empowered women go on to empower others—and I’m incredibly proud of the ecosystem we’ve built to foster collaboration and growth. Over the years, my efforts have been recognized on both national and international platforms. Some of my proudest achievements include receiving the International Women Recognition Award 2019 – Entrepreneur by the Elite Club International Ltd in Delhi, India, and being honored at the House of Parliament, London, as Young Entrepreneur 2019 and recipient of the Wonder Women 2019 Award. Recently, I was featured in the 100 Successful Women Around the World book, won the Business Transfer Specialists of the Year - London & South East England Prestige Award 2021, and was named Woman of the Year 2021 at the Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards. In 2023, I was honored with the Community Leader Award by the South Asian Heritage Association in London. I’m always eager to connect with schools, colleges, and like-minded individuals who share a passion for creating meaningful educational opportunities and fostering global learning experiences. Let’s work together to empower the next generation, inspire innovation, and make a lasting impact on education. I’d love to hear from you—let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate! Career Archetype: **Launchpad Navigator** (HS-DG) — One of the first Launchpad Navigators on Saywise ## Links - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-jaya-sajnani?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios ## Experience ### Founder and CEO, Global Talent Solution Hub (2023-05 – present) Greater London · Through my not-for-profit organisation, Global Talent Solution Hub, I collaborate with educational institutions and young talent worldwide to build platforms where boundaries don’t limit opportunities. My mission is to enhance education systems by incorporating global learning experiences, fostering sustainable solutions, and helping institutions integrate international education into their curriculum. • Founded and lead a nonprofit social impact organisation focused on widening access to education, employability, entrepreneurship and global opportunity. • Set organisational strategy and translate strategic priorities into practical programmes across education, enterprise, leadership, employability and future skills. • Build strategic partnerships with universities, schools, colleges, businesses, mentors, community organisations and international education institutions. • Coordinate a professional network of more than 40 mentors and specialists contributing expertise across education, careers, enterprise and business development. • Lead outreach supporting young people, women and diverse communities to access education, professional development and entrepreneurship opportunities. • Represent the organisation at universities, conferences, community forums, business events and international education initiatives. ### Quality and Compliance Manager, WhiteHat GB (2017-09 – 2018-09) London Area, United Kingdom · At WhiteHat, I led process optimisation and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement in operational efficiency and delivery quality. I conducted high level audits of processes and systems, implementing scalable solutions in collaboration with operations teams and delivering targeted training. I defined and managed apprenticeship delivery frameworks, ensuring full regulatory compliance through robust policies, systems, and data driven decision making. I streamlined data processes, established a single source of truth, and implemented MIS systems for accurate apprentice tracking. Additionally, I worked closely with partners to digitise enrolment processes, ensuring compliance and user friendly experiences. I oversaw due diligence, reporting, and financial reconciliation, while fostering a strong culture of quality and compliance across the organisation. • Directed high level audits within an education and apprenticeship environment, ensuring alignment with funding, regulatory and contractual requirements. • Implemented scalable compliance and management information systems, strengthening data accuracy, reporting integrity and service improvement. • Designed and delivered compliance training, upskilling teams and embedding consistent practice. ### Founder and CEO, YG Travel LTD (2016-07 – present) London, United Kingdom · YG Travel is registered PSV and PHV License operator in South East of England area. We provide a fast and seamless transport solution for Weddings, Corporate events, UK and Europe Tours and to - from all London airports for both individuals and groups, with the accent on a courteous and thoroughly professional personal service at fixed prices (no hidden charges). 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. • Lead operational compliance, service quality, safeguarding, risk management and regulatory governance within a passenger transport business serving schools, families and educational institutions. • Manage employees, drivers, contractors and operational staff, with leadership responsibility for teams of up to 20 people. • Oversee contracts, suppliers, operational resources, service standards and complex stakeholder issues involving schools, parents, staff and external partners. • Use audits, performance reviews, risk assessment and management information to improve service quality and reduce operational exposure. • Contribute to strategic planning, financial decision making, resource allocation and service development in a highly regulated environment. ### Senior Compliance Manager, QA Apprenticeships (2015-09 – 2017-09) Slough · After successful completion of 3 months at QA Ltd, looking at my performance, I have been promoted to a senior level management team as a Senior Compliance Officer. My recent work experience at QA Ltd involves responsibility, authority and accountability for all funding and compliance protocols within four business units (Corporate clients - apprenticeship, Degree Apprenticeship, Traineeship and KPMG Contract). Inspire, lead, motivate and develop the Business Units team to achieve key performance indicators, provide regular reports and accurate Management Information (MI) to the management team to support in improving learner outcomes and performance, provide support, advice and guidance to business units sales and delivery leaders to minimise errors in documentation and ensure the accuracy of information through a zero-tolerance approach to compliance matters, provide line management to business units sub-teams of compliance officers Contribute to improving internal processes and protocols through monthly management meetings with peers and managers. ### Board Of Trustees, Helping Hands Organisation (2013-08 – 2025-08) London Area, United Kingdom · Implement a fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s overall strategy and operational plans. Develop existing and new fundraising initiatives/events and manage and deliver all events, Foster and manage internal and external relationships, line management of the Fundraising Assistant and Fundraising Volunteers, ensure accurate and compliant collection of personal information on supporters, donors and prospects and to use the database to maximize potential, provide the source of expertise, knowledge and guidance to all staff on fundraising matters and ensure the consistent application of best fundraising practice across the organisation. ### ESF Contract Manager, London Councils (2012-03 – 2015-08) London, United Kingdom · Managed an approximately £3 million to £5 million portfolio of European Social Fund programmes across London, supporting employment, skills and social inclusion outcomes. • Managed borough contracts and programme investments, ensuring delivery against agreed employment and skills outputs and compliance with Managing Authority requirements. • Worked directly with employment representatives across 32 London boroughs to coordinate match funding and support apprenticeship, traineeship and employment priorities. • Attended strategic meetings and discussions with borough stakeholders to consider how match funding could be deployed to increase employment opportunities and strengthen programme impact. • Conducted quarterly performance reviews, analysed management information, identified underperformance and agreed remedial actions with funded organisations. • Built and maintained relationships with local authorities, funded organisations and delivery partners across London. • Supported programmes serving disadvantaged target groups including disabled people, refugees and people recovering from addiction. • Balanced funding compliance, performance management and outcome delivery across a complex multi borough portfolio. ### Finance Executive, Daniel Certified Chartered Accountant (2008-10 – 2010-10) London Area, United Kingdom · Draft, monitor and assess the business and development plan, making sure optimum utilisation of company’s resources, maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget, arrange and attend meetings with the clients, identify development opportunities consistent with the aims of the company. ### Accounting Assistant, Daniel Certified Chartered Accountant (2006-01 – 2008-09) London Area, United Kingdom · Daniel & Co. is medium to large practicing firm with over 200 clients, Involved primarily in the accounts production, filing tax returns and bookkeeping using Sage accounts production and sage Financial Forecaster.. My responsibility included meeting with clients and preparation of accounts from incomplete records. Here I worked as Accounts Senior and produced accounts of various clients and made adjustments to vat returns. My job was to reconcile prepaid vat with the final accounts. My Responsibilities: My responsibility here started as a junior and later on I started preparing accounts independently for my clients. Vat Analysis, Purchase Analysis, Sales Analysis, Accounts Preparation, and Filing of returns of various types of clients including sole traders, partnership, limited companies etc. I have also performed some Audit Work and Fixed Assets preparation of budgets, NI, PAYE, etc. during this work. ### Recruitment Supervisor, Sami Recruitment Limited (2003-11 – 2006-01) London Area, United Kingdom · Sami Recruitment Ltd is a UK based local recruitment company where I gained two years of valuable experience in a practical managerial environment. This role provided a strong foundation in business operations, financial oversight, and recruitment processes within the UK market. My responsibilities included securing new business contracts, managing candidate placements, and supporting senior management in financial planning, including cash flow forecasting and budgeting. I also oversaw debtor and creditor processes, ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributed to the efficient day to day administration of the business. ## Education ### Doctorate in Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Global International Association ### Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General, SEMCOM, Sardar Patel University It has provided me a thorough grounding in the mechanics of business and management, my degree work has also taught me effective time management and prioritisation skills, organisational skills and analytical skills. During my degree I frequently presented my work to seminar groups, gleaning presentation and communication skills in the process. ### Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services, Thames Valley University Subjects studied for my degree included Strategy for Organisations, Accounting & Control, Business Finance, Project Management, The Developing Leader, Interactive Behaviour at Work, Creative Strategies in Context, Marketing Management, Corporate Responsibility, Management Enquiry & Research Methods and Operations and Supply Chain Management. It has provided me a thorough grounding in the mechanics of business and management, my degree work has also taught me effective time management and prioritisation skills, organisational skills and analytical skills. During my degree I frequently presented my work to seminar groups, gleaning presentation and communication skills in the process. For my dissertation project, I undertook a piece of research work on Modern Apprenticeship in Retail Sector to explore the reasons for non-completion on Modern Apprenticeships Retail programme, and identify measures which might be taken to improve completion rates. ## Skills Recruitment Training, EU Funding, Procurement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Operations, Financial Reporting, Funding, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Business Development, transport manager, Route Planning, Staff Development, Employee Training, Program Development, Compliance Reporting, Plan Compliance, Risk Management, External Audits, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Training Delivery, Start-up Leadership, Start-up Ventures, Motivational Speaking, Conference Speaking, Fundraising, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Management, Nonprofits, Research, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Policy, Leadership, Customer Service, Outlook, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Rehabilitation, Organizational Structure, Organization Re-structuring, Recruiting ## Credentials - **Level 4 Award in The Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)** — iCQ Awards (issued 2025-12) - **Prevent for Leaders and Managers** — The Education and Training Foundation (issued 2015-11) - **OCR Certificate of professional Competence in Transport Manager** — OCR (issued 2012-09) - **Leadership Presence** — QA Ltd --- Source: https://saywise.com/sales9438 (last modified 2026-10-06T09:35:05.953Z)