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We're Hiring an Operations Manager – Join Us at the Crossroads of Heritage, Innovation & Growth
Cambridge & Oxford Alumni Tours Ltd is seeking a high-performing Operations Manager to join our growing premium tour business as we expand into education, tech, and luxury travel. You’ll work directly with our Founder to help scale the company, refine operations, and launch new brands across the UK and beyond.
We’re looking for someone who’s not just a doer, but a thinker. You should be capable of executing day-to-day operations while also offering strategic insight, challenging assumptions, and driving improvement.
Strong ties to Cambridge or Oxford University are essential. An ideal candidate may be a Judge Business School graduate, with experience in tourism, business management, and an appetite for entrepreneurship.
What You'll Do:
Manage daily tour operations in Cambridge & Oxford
Lead and mentor high-performing sales and guide teams
Work closely with the Founder to launch new services and locations
Play a strategic role in shaping our sub-brands in education and AI tech
Uphold excellence in customer experience, staffing, and logistics
Offer ideas and improvements to help us grow smarter and faster
What You Bring:
* Degree in Business or Management; Cambridge MBA is a plus
* 3+ years in general management, tourism, or startup leadership
* Strong academic, cultural, or professional link to Cambridge or Oxford
* Track record of entrepreneurial thinking and project ownership
* Clear communicator, empathetic leader, and results-oriented operator
Why Join Us:
Shape the future of a premium, multi-brand travel & education company
Work directly with the Founder and play a core leadership role
Grow with us long-term, with expansion plans across the UK and globally
Hybrid flexible role based across Cambridge and Oxford
Equity potential, rapid progression, and creative input from day one
Apply now: Send your CV + short cover letter to director@alumni.tours
We’re hiring on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Travel Arrangements
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