Managing Director

Rory's Travel Club; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing travel brand based in Belfast is seeking a Managing Director to lead its London expansion. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background and experience in managing teams, with responsibilities including strategy development, team leadership, and driving revenue growth. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000, along with a senior leadership position that provides autonomy and influence in shaping the company's future.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Autonomy and influence in role

Strong team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in growing a business.
• Track record of managing teams and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in travel or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of around 10 staff members.
• Set and implement commercial and operational strategies.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Lead commercial negotiations and close large contracts.

Skills

Commercial background

Senior leadership experience

Negotiating and closing contracts

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Team scaling

Communication skills

Job description

Managing Director – Rory's Travel Club | Belfast City Centre office, Monday-Friday | £80,000 to £100,000

Rory's Travel Club is entering a major phase of growth. With our London expansion well underway, we're now looking for a Managing Director to lead the London business from our Belfast city centre office and take Rory's Travel Club into its next chapter.

What you'll do in this role

• Direct leadership and management of a team of around 10, including Sales Manager, Sales Executives, Social Media Executive, Customer Service, and Admin teams
• Setting the overall commercial and operational strategy for the business
• Driving revenue growth and profitability across all areas of the club
• Leading on major commercial negotiations and closing high value contracts
• Supporting and developing the sales function, from strategy through to execution
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver the London growth strategy
• Ensuring teams are aligned, motivated, and performing at a high level
• Taking full ownership of business performance, results, and culture

What we're looking for

• A strong commercial background with proven experience growing a business
• Senior leadership experience with direct people management responsibility
• A track record of negotiating and closing large, complex contracts
• Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Confident decision making and clear communication
• Experience scaling teams, processes, and revenue
• Comfort operating in a fast paced, ambitious environment
• Experience in travel, hospitality, leisure, or membership‑based businesses would be beneficial, but what matters most is commercial strength, leadership capability, and the ability to grow a brand.

What success looks like

• A high performing, engaged leadership and delivery team
• Sustained revenue growth and strong commercial partnerships
• Clear progress and momentum in the London market
• A business that scales without losing its culture or customer focus

What's on offer

• £80,000 to £100,000 salary, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• A senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence
• The opportunity to shape the future of a growing travel brand
• A Belfast city centre base with a strong, close‑knit team

Why Rory's Travel Club?

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead role in a growing business at a defining moment. The Managing Director will play a central part in shaping the strategy, culture, and long‑term success of Rory's Travel Club, particularly as the business grows its footprint in London.

What to do next

If you'd like to find out more, get in touch with our team via email for a confidential chat.