Managing Director - Specialist Travel / Tour OperatorManaging Director - Specialist Travel / Tour Operator1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Tiro Partners Limited provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Tiro Partners Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeManaging 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 (P&L, 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 growthHybrid working with regular access to a Basingstoke HQSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagementIndustriesTravel ArrangementsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tiro Partners Limited by 2xGet notified about new Managing Director jobs in Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom.Woking, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLightwater, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 3 hours agoKnowl Hill, England, United Kingdom 13 hours agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoBracknell, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoBracknell, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoBracknell, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBagshot, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoOverton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSindlesham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoOverton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoReading, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoBasingstoke, England, United Kingdom 21 hours agoFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoWoking, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPirbright, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoProduct Manager MDS UKI - Advanced Access Devices & PIVCWinnersh, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGuildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoRegional Vice President, Strategic Accounts, EMEAReading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoFarnborough, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoChief Executive Officer CEO, SURREY COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLEGuildford, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoWoking, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoCamberley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWinchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoReading, England, United Kingdom 15 hours agoDeputy General Manager -Leisure AttractionWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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