MBM Executive Travel Recruitment

About the Company

As an independently owned recruitment company with big contacts, we are able to offer a truly bespoke service designed to meet specific needs and budgets at all levels. Sourcing outstanding travel talent, from middle management through to board level, for both permanent and interim appointments within the UK and EMEA, is one of the hallmarks of our business. Along with honesty, integrity and tenacity.

We provide contingency and discreet executive search for the online, cruise, tour operating, retail, airline, hotel, rail, car rental, GDS/ travel technology, travel media and corporate worlds. Our expertise stretches across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including CEO, board level and general management, sales and marketing, PR, product, purchasing and contracting, business analysis, project management, IT, accountancy & finance, operations, revenue and yield, business travel and general administration.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

MBM Executive Travel Recruitment

Job Title

Travel Director – Homeworking & Partner Network

Job Description

Job title: Travel Director – Homeworking & Partner Network Role Summary: Lead the retail homeworking and partner network division for a leading travel group, driving revenue, profitability, brand positioning, and partner expansion while overseeing P&L, budgets, compliance, and supplier negotiations. Expectations: - Deliver sustainable revenue and margin growth. - Expand and strengthen the homeworking and partner network portfolio. - Influence commercial strategy at board level and shape strategic direction. - Build and inspire a high‑performing, collaborative team. Key Responsibilities: - Own end‑to‑end sales growth and profitability for the homeworking and partner network business. - Develop and execute commercial strategy, pricing, and partnership models. - Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimisation. - Prepare and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and KPI reporting. - Evaluate and expand channel partner relationships; onboard new partners. - Ensure compliance with regulatory, health & safety, and internal policy standards. - Represent the division at board meetings and senior‑level stakeholder engagements. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, marketing, and customer experience. - Attend UK and occasional overseas travel as required by the role. Required Skills: - Proven executive leadership in travel or related retail sector, with experience managing homeworking or franchise models. - Strong commercial and financial acumen; demonstrated P&L ownership and profitable growth track record. - Strategic thinking and board‑level influence with credible communication and negotiation capability. - Ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing teams in a remote and hybrid environment. - Exceptional stakeholder management, partnership cultivation, and supplier negotiation. - Analytical mindset for KPI-driven decision making and results reporting. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing or equivalent. - Advanced instruction or certification in travel management, franchise operations, or commercial strategy preferred (e.g., Certified Travel Industry Professional, Certified Franchise Executive).

United kingdom

Remote

02-03-2026