IT Director - Aviation and Travel

DHL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international leisure and tourism company is looking for an experienced Director of Destination Management to join their team. Located in the United Kingdom, this role involves translating executive vision into actionable plans, leading cross-regional strategies, and supporting destination development. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in destination management or travel operations, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English. This position offers a modern workspace and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Modern workspace

Dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in destination management, hospitality, or travel operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-regional teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• Eligible to work in Switzerland or hold a valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive vision into actionable plans for Destination Management Team.
• Lead cross-regional alignment on destination strategy and performance metrics.
• Support itinerary planning and destination development.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control strategies.
• Partner with finance and analytics teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools.

Skills

Destination management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Job description

Director of Destination Management

Avid Personnel and proud to be recruiting for an experienced Director of Destination Management to join a world renowned Leisure and Tourism company based out of Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive vision into actionable plans for Destination Management Team
• Lead cross-regional alignment on destination strategy, standards, and performance metrics
• Support itinerary planning and destination development
• Operational Oversight: Monitor and optimize destination performance across all itineraries; ensure consistency in guest experience, vendor management, and compliance with internal and external guidelines
• Financial & Reporting: Oversee destination-related budgeting, forecasting, and cost control strategies; monitor operational performance across regions, including vendor efficiency, guest satisfaction, and resource utilization; analyze voyage-level financials, refund trends, and revenue contribution to identify opportunities for optimization
• Partner with finance and analytics teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools that support data‑driven decision‑making

Qualifications

• 8+ years in destination management, hospitality, or travel operations
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-regional teams
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
• Eligible to work in Switzerland or hold a valid work permit

Education

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience in operations with luxury travel
• Ability to navigate cultural nuances and build relationships across geographies

Community & Culture

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours