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General Manager, UK & Ireland

Requisition ID:  2881
Department:  General Management
Work Type:  Hybrid
Application Close Date:  17th March 2025

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with more than 1000 small group trips in over 120 countries. 

 

 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

Intrepid is on a mission to be the best travel company for the world. As one of the world’s largest travel B Corps, we offer sustainable, experience-rich adventures that benefit both people and the planet. Now, we’re looking for a General Manager, UK & Ireland to lead our regional team and drive ambitious growth. 

 

In this high-impact role, you’ll spearhead strategic plans, grow sales through multi-distribution and brand strategies, and expand external partnerships while enhancing direct sales. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, deliver strong performance against company targets, and champion exceptional product delivery. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, EMEA and working closely with senior leaders globally, you’ll help shape the future of our business in the UK and Ireland. 

 

To succeed, you’ll need sharp commercial acumen, a creative approach to growth and innovation, and the ability to build a high-performing team aligned with Intrepid’s purpose and values. You’ll drive exceptional results by fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring our product offering remains market-leading and reflective of our responsible travel ethos. 

 

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our vibrant Brixton, London office with hybrid working. 

 

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include: 

  • Senior management experience in sales, marketing, or business development. 

  • A track record of expanding sales and distribution across multiple markets. 

  • Strong commercial acumen and sound business management expertise, with financial and strategic oversight. 

  • Proven leadership, communication, and people management skills at all levels. 

  • Experience within the travel industry or broad personal travel background. 

  • Commercial creativity and the ability to identify and implement new growth opportunities. 

  • Effective resource and change management skills to maximise productivity and profitability. 

  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing abilities. 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

  • Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions. 
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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