
Head of Travel & Lifestyle
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏨 Hospitality & Tourism
- Level
- C-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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Shape the way an exceptional family experiences the world.
We are looking for a Head of Travel & Lifestyle to serve a discreet, internationally active ultra-high-net-worth family. This is a leadership role for someone who will own, build and elevate the family’s entire Travel & Lifestyle function.
This is not a booking role. You will be the strategist behind every journey, season and celebration. You’ll anticipate needs before they arise, curate experiences few people ever access, and lead a team that delivers flawlessly, often at a moment’s notice.
If you thrive on complexity, love the art of the extraordinary, and want a long-term home where your expertise is trusted and valued, this is your next chapter.
What You’ll Own
Strategy & Vision
- Design and lead the family’s long-term Travel & Lifestyle strategy
- Plan key trips, holidays, seasons and events well ahead, while adapting seamlessly to evolving business and personal schedules
- Bring fresh inspiration by researching and proposing new destinations, hidden gems and once-in-a-lifetime experiencesLeadership
- Lead, inspire and develop a dedicated Travel & Lifestyle team
- Set clear priorities, deadlines and quality standards, and make sure they are met
- Take full ownership of the function’s performance and results
- Partner closely with other teams across the organisation as a fully integrated member of the wider teamWorld-Class Travel Delivery
- Oversee all domestic and international travel, from multi-destination itineraries to last-minute changes
- Arrange private and commercial aviation, helicopters, yachts and bespoke ground transportation
- Source and secure the finest hotels, villas, chalets and private residences worldwide
- Conduct scouting trips and property inspections across the globe
- Orchestrate exclusive events, activities and leisure experiencesPartnerships & Value
- Cultivate relationships with the world’s leading luxury suppliers
- Negotiate exceptional rates, terms and added privileges
- Ensure every expense is benchmarked, transparent and delivers outstanding value, with no compromise on quality
- Monitor commissions and supplier markups with full claritySafety & Peace of Mind
- Work hand in hand with the Security Team to assess and manage travel risks
- Oversee travel insurance and resolve on-trip issues swiftly and discreetly
REQUIREMENTS
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
- Proven experience in luxury Travel & Lifestyle for UHNW families
- Previous experience serving UHNW principals directly in a private client environment
- A strong professional background in the luxury travel industry
- Deep knowledge of premier international destinations, luxury hospitality and private aviation
- Demonstrated success leading and developing a team
- A structured, systematic mindset paired with genuine creativity and initiative
- Strong negotiation skills and an established network of premium suppliers
- A proven track record in cost optimisation and commercial thinking
- The ability to manage a high workload and shifting priorities with calm and precision
- A high sense of responsibility, discretion and integrity
- Fluent Russian and English (additional languages are a strong plus)
- A truly international outlook and comfort working across culturesMobility
- Ability to travel internationally at short notice, including to the UK, Schengen Area, US and other key destinations, without visa or immigration restrictions that could delay urgent travel
- Willingness to travel regularly and accompany the family when required Why Join Us?
- A role with real ownership. Build and lead a function, not just run it
- Access to the extraordinary. Work with the world’s most exclusive destinations, properties and experiences
- Long-term stability. A trusted, fully integrated position in a close-knit, high-performing team
- Global exposure. Regular international travel and scouting across the world’s finest locations
- Highly competitive compensation package!Confidentiality is guaranteed for all applicants. We look forward to hearing from you.
Requirements
- •Proven experience in luxury Travel Lifestyle for UHNW families
- •Previous experience serving UHNW principals directly in a private client environment
- •Strong professional background in the luxury travel industry
- •Deep knowledge of premier international destinations, luxury hospitality and private aviation
- •Demonstrated success leading and developing a team
- •Structured, systematic mindset paired with genuine creativity and initiative
- •Strong negotiation skills and an established network of premium suppliers
- •Proven track record in cost optimisation and commercial thinking
Responsibilities
- •Design and lead the family’s long-term Travel Lifestyle strategy
- •Plan key trips, holidays, seasons and events well ahead
- •Research and propose new destinations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences
- •Lead, inspire and develop a dedicated Travel Lifestyle team
- •Oversee all domestic and international travel, including private aviation, helicopters, and yachts
- •Source and secure the finest hotels, villas, chalets and private residences worldwide
- •Conduct scouting trips and property inspections across the globe
- •Cultivate relationships with leading luxury suppliers and negotiate exceptional rates
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