SENIOR MARKETING EXECUTIVE - SAFARI TRAVEL
FULLY REMOTE – SOUTH OF THE UK
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Please note: For this role you must have a passion for sub-Saharan Africa including significant travel to the area.
Our Customer:
We’re proud to be working with a multi-award-winning, boutique Africa safari expert, led by one of the most iconic and respected names in the industry. Small in size but big in reputation, their brand is synonymous with excellence, storytelling, and life-changing travel experiences across Sub-Saharan Africa.
They’re now looking for a passionate and driven Senior Marketing Exec to take the reins of their marketing efforts – someone ready to step up, shape strategy, and play a pivotal role in growing a leading luxury safari brand.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a digital-savvy and creative marketing executive looking to move into management – with the exciting prospect of building a team and taking the brand to new heights.
Job Description:
You’ll be the marketing engine behind the brand – from shaping content and campaigns to optimising digital presence and overseeing the future hire of a Content Executive.
• Own and manage the content calendar and campaign strategy across all digital channels
• Write, edit, and produce compelling content that showcases safaris across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Drive organic visibility through SEO best practice and content optimisation
• Oversee social media strategy, including posting, engagement, and analysis
• Liaise with the founder to reflect brand tone and identity across all platforms
• Analyse and report on campaign and website performance using digital tools
• Coordinate with PR, media partners, and freelancers where needed
• Ensure all marketing outputs align with luxury brand standards
• Recruit, train, and lead a future Content Executive
Experience Required:
Please note: For this role you must have a passion for sub-Saharan Africa including significant travel to the area.
• Proven experience in a content-led marketing role, ideally in luxury travel
• Passion for Sub-Saharan Africa – must have travelled in the region and understand its appeal
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with content examples to share
• Confident in SEO, digital strategy, and performance analysis
• Familiar with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Canva or similar
• Ambitious, self-motivated and excited to take on a leadership opportunity
• Ideally holding or studying towards a formal marketing qualification (e.g. CIM or similar)
Benefits and Perks:
• Competitive salary package
• Remote working from anywhere in the South of the UK
• 35 days holidays including bank holidays
• Fully remote
• Guaranteed fam trip per year
• Work closely with one of the most respected leaders in luxury African travel
• Clear path for progression including team leadership
• Be part of a tight-knit, passionate, and inspiring team
Click here to apply for this Senior Marketing Exec, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.
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