China Programme Lead: Growth, Strategy & Partnerships

Inside Travel Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced parental leave

Employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteering leave

Dedicated learning time

Flexible working

Staff travel discounts

Regular staff socials

Job summary

Inside Travel Group is seeking a China Programme Manager to lead the China programme from development to launch and beyond. You will own the product strategy, supplier network and go-to-market plans, shaping a profitable Cultural Adventure range.

You will manage budgets, P&L and travel to China to strengthen partnerships and ensure delivery reliability. You will be an experienced destination leader with strong cross-cultural communication and a track record in building commercially successful

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of China and ability to translate that into profitable travel products.
• Experience building or significantly developing a destination programme or product portfolio.
• Strong project management skills coordinating cross-team work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the China programme from concept to launch, ensuring product, systems, supplier agreements, rates, documents and processes are ready.
• Set the China product strategy, customer proposition and phased roadmap.
• Source, contract and manage ground handlers, hotels, guides, transport and partners, negotiating terms.
• Own the China programme budget, booking targets and P&L, monitoring revenue and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams around one delivery plan.
• Equip Travel Consultants with training and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Work with Marketing on go-to-market plans and destination content.
• Build customer support, Health & Safety and responsible travel standards into the programme.
• Travel to China as required to research product and strengthen partner relationships.

Skills

China expertise

Commercial mindset

Destination leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Travel industry knowledge

Job description

Inside Travel Group is seeking a China Programme Manager to lead the China programme from development to launch and beyond. You will own the product strategy, supplier network and go-to-market plans, shaping a profitable Cultural Adventure range.

You will manage budgets, P&L and travel to China to strengthen partnerships and ensure delivery reliability. You will be an experienced destination leader with strong cross-cultural communication and a track record in building commercially successful