Head of Holidays

The Change Partners are currently working with an iconic travel brand who are investing in the growth of a holiday business. This role will be on a contract with a view to go permanent once the business case is signed off.

We are looking to hire a Head of Holidays to run the initial business casing and strategy, driving this internally and executing the setup once signed off. This could be through a bespoke holiday package proposition or through the acquisition of smaller businesses.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and strategise on the setup of a brand new holiday business.
• Create business case and influence internally for sign off.
• Market research and proposition development.
• Commercial and financial planning.
• Definition and scope needed to deliver a new proposition to the market.
• Engage internal partners to help with execution and delivery.
• Convince and influence stakeholders for business sign off.
• Create and define new proposition, go to market approach and cost.

Your background:

• At least 5 years within a DTC tour operator or holiday/related business, e.g., BA or TUI holidays.
• Strong understanding of the tour ecosystem, working with hotel, leisure, and wider partners.
• Background in working with the necessary partners to deliver holiday packages to customers/passengers.
• Proven track record of proposition development, business casing, driving internal sign off, and execution.
• Strong understanding of the travel space, operators, government, travel, leisure, and holiday ecosystems.
• Commercially savvy and confident with gravitas.

Please apply for further information.