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OPERATIONS AND COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

JR United Kingdom

Aberdeen City

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking an Operations and Commercial Director to spearhead business growth and improve operational efficiency. This hybrid role, split between Manchester and remote work, offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and travel opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring significant operational experience and a strategic mindset to enhance service standards and drive commercial performance.

Benefits

Company bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Continuous training and development
Opportunity to travel
Contributory Pension Scheme
Company social events
Free parking

Qualifications

  • Significant background in operational and commercial leadership within the travel sector.
  • Strong leadership abilities to motivate and mentor teams.
  • Confident in managing budgets and financial planning.

Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial growth by analyzing market data.
  • Lead teams and streamline operations for business growth.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical
Strategic mindset
Customer-first culture

Job description

Client:

Ambitions Travel Recruitment

Location:
Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

OPERATIONS AND COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

MANCHESTER – HYBRID (2-3 days in the office)

COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS BONUS

Our Customer:

Our long standing customer, with one of the best, CEO’s in the business (we think he’s great) are looking for a unique individual who has both operations and commercial experience to step into this newly created Operations and Commercial Director role.

Renowned for creating unforgettable experiences for their niche market, they have decades of heritage in organising trips to some of the world’s most iconic events.

Their team is dedicated to delivering seamless travel logistics, VIP packages, and tailored support to individuals, groups, and charities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that’s not just about travel—it’s about helping people achieve their personal best.

In this Operations and Commercial Director role, you will benefit from 25 days of holiday, a company bonus, a contributory pension scheme, continuous training and development, and exciting travel opportunities.

Job Description:

In this role, you will lead teams, streamline operations, and drive commercial performance to support overall business growth.

  • Drive commercial growth by analysing market data and executing revenue-optimising strategies
  • Lead the successful delivery of niche travel tours and events using your operational experience
  • Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business goals and market trends
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring service excellence, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
  • Lead and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team across the UK, USA, and France
  • Manage financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with regular reporting
  • Champion a customer-first culture by enhancing service standards and resolving escalated issues
  • Oversee stock management to ensure cost-effective inventory control and product availability
  • Ensure all operations adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements through regular audits

Experience Required:

  • Significant background in operational and commercial leadership within the travel sector
  • Familiarity with tour operator systems is an advantage; otherwise, a quick grasp of new platforms and efficient data management is essential
  • Demonstrated success in driving growth and streamlining operations
  • Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
  • Strategic mindset
  • Analytical
  • Solid understanding of processes, supply logistics, and commercial planning
  • Confident in managing budgets and financial planning
  • Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-moving setting
  • Willing and able to travel internationally

Benefits and Perks:

  • Company bonus
  • 25 days holiday, which increase annually plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Continuous training and development
  • Opportunity to travel
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Company social events
  • Free parking

Click here to apply for this Operations and Commercial Director, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.

IMPORTANT

  • If this role ticks your boxes and you’ve got the relevant experience, then click and apply
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  • Due to the massive number of applications, we receive, we’re usually only able to reply to candidates whose requirements meet our customers’ needs. We’re super grateful that you take the time to apply, and we will save your CV and be in touch for other suitable roles
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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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