As Senior Strategic Destination Partnerships Lead, you'll own Audley's global destination partnership strategy and lead the most senior, high‑value relationships with tourism boards and destination authorities worldwide. Operating at government, C‑suite and board level, you'll secure and govern multi‑year partnerships that deliver substantial commercial return, strengthen Audley's differentiation, and offset core marketing investment.
Responsibilities
* Set and lead global strategy: Define Audley's long‑term destination partnership vision, aligned to commercial growth, product differentiation and brand positioning.
* Represent Audley at the highest level: Act as Audley's most senior external representative with tourism ministries, national tourism organisations and destination executives, leveraging a strong global network to unlock strategic opportunities.
* Negotiate high‑value agreements: Lead complex, multi‑year negotiations to secure cash investment, marketing co‑funding, co‑created differentiation and product development that materially impact the P&L.
* Own financial performance: Deliver a multi‑year, seven‑figure partnership income target, applying robust commercial modelling and ROI governance to ensure all partnerships meet strict financial thresholds.
* Influence and lead across the enterprise: Work closely with senior leaders across Product, Marketing, Finance, Trading and the US business, shaping integrated marketing activity and leading cross‑functional teams to drive delivery and performance.
* Govern, measure and renew: Establish strong governance and performance frameworks, track results at executive level, and make clear, data‑led recommendations on continuation, renewal or exit to ensure long‑term strategic alignment.
Qualifications
You're a commercially astute, globally connected leader with significant senior‑level experience in international tourism partnerships, destination strategy or strategic commercial development. You bring a strong track record of securing high‑value, multi‑year agreements—ideally with government bodies or national tourism organisations—and are confident operating at director, C‑suite and government level.
* Extensive experience leading international destination partnerships or strategic commercial relationships.
* A well‑established global network across tourism boards, destination authorities and senior industry stakeholders.
* Proven success negotiating complex, seven‑figure commercial agreements with measurable ROI.
* Highly credible influencer with exceptional negotiation, relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong strategic and financial acumen, with experience delivering enterprise‑level commercial outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives across Product, Marketing and Finance.
* Clear, persuasive communicator, comfortable presenting to senior leadership, boards and government audiences.
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple complex partnerships simultaneously.
* Passionate about travel and aligned with Audley's values: being positive, being the difference, being one team, and being passionate about travel.
At Audley Travel, we turn careers into adventures. We're dedicated to creating unique travel experiences for our clients and fostering a dynamic, rewarding environment for our team.
Join Audley and become part of a supportive community that prioritises your development. Our inclusive culture, along with competitive salaries and benefits, supports your well‑being and growth. If your passion is travel and you're looking for a career that excites and inspires, Audley Travel is the perfect place for you. Join us to create unforgettable journeys together.
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Why Audley
We are committed to our employees' quality of life and value the importance of flexibility by offering hybrid working where you can split your time between one of our wonderful offices and remotely from home or elsewhere in the UK. We ask that employees are office‑based for a minimum of 3 days per week.
There's more:
* Holiday – 25 days rising to 30 days with length of service
* A day off for your birthday
* A day off for volunteering to support a charity, local support group or community work of your choice
* Access to Healthshield health cash plan – money back for costs associated with everyday healthcare (including optical, dental, medical, prescriptions, physio), and access to medical and wellbeing resources such as a GP service, employee assistance programme and counselling
* Life insurance
* Discounted Audley trips (for you and your friends & family) and exclusive access to staff travel discount websites
* Wellhub – a wellbeing platform that gives you unlimited, discounted access to top gyms, studios, and wellbeing apps
* Benefits Platform – a reward scheme that gives you discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
Country United Kingdom – Location: Hybrid; London; Witney | Salary: Dependent on Experience
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