Job Description
Managing Director – Specialist Tour Operator
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 – £100K + Performance Bonus + Potential Long-Term Incentives
Are 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 Opportunity
As Managing Director, you will:
1. Drive business growth through the development of new themes (e.g. art, music, geology) alongside established historical and cultural itineraries
2. Explore bespoke travel opportunities and strengthen relationships with UK/US institutional partners
3. Expand international markets and enhance client acquisition strategies
4. Lead, inspire, and optimise a small but dedicated team
5. Oversee operations, product, marketing, customer service, and finance functions
6. Champion service quality, ensuring consistently high feedback ...