Managing Director - Specialist Travel / Tour Operator

Managing Director - Specialist Travel / Tour Operator

Managing Director – Specialist Tour OperatorAre you a commercially driven, culturally curious leader with a passion for travel and customer experience?We’re searching for an ambitious Managing Director to lead a well-established, niche tour operator offering premium, themed small-group tours to discerning global clientele. With strong foundations, a loyal customer base, and exciting growth opportunities on the horizon, this is an opportunity to shape the future of a business known for delivering high-quality, immersive travel experiences.The OpportunityAs Managing Director, you will:Drive business growth through the development of new themes (e.g. art, music, geology) alongside established historical and cultural itinerariesExplore bespoke travel opportunities and strengthen relationships with UK/US institutional partnersExpand international markets and enhance client acquisition strategiesLead, inspire, and optimise a small but dedicated teamOversee operations, product, marketing, customer service, and finance functionsChampion service quality, ensuring consistently high feedback from clientsIntroduce operational efficiencies and explore tech/AI tools to support scaleYou’ll Be a Great Fit If You:Are a proven senior leader (Director, Managing Director, General Manager, Sales Manager (or similar) with SME or service-led experienceThrive in a hands-on environment and naturally build trust with your teamCan manage high expectations and service delivery for high-net-worth customers (avg. trip value £3.5k+)Bring a commercial mindset and are confident building strategic growth plans from the ground upHave strong financial literacy (PandL, forecasting, budgeting)Are energised by building lasting customer relationships and expanding brand reachExperience in the travel or education/cultural sector is desirable but not essential if you share the company''s values and vision.Why Join?Shape the future of a unique travel business with a premium customer baseOpportunity to lead with autonomy, creativity, and strategic influenceSupportive environment with scope for long-term personal and professional growthSeniority level

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