DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTING UK / IRELAND REMOTE UK EXCELLENT PLUS 20 % BONUS PLUS AMAZING BENEFITS Our Customer: We’re recruiting EXCLUSIVELY on behalf of a leading global travel company recognised for its innovative, fast-paced, and tech-forward approach to the tourism industry. With a footprint in more than 120 countries and an impressive international team, they continue to set the benchmark for delivering smart, streamlined services to partners and customers around the world. With a strong emphasis on commercial performance and product development, they are now looking for an experienced and driven Director of Contracting UK / Ireland to lead strategic initiatives and supplier relationships across the region. In return, you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, including a highly competitive salary, remote/flexible working model and access to private medical exclusive industry discounts and company-funded social events. Job Description: In this role, you will lead the hotel supply strategy across the UK and Ireland, managing a senior team and working closely with internal stakeholders and hotel partners to drive commercial performance, strengthen market competitiveness, and deliver long-term value. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing contracting team to meet strategic objectivesDefine and implement the hotel partnership strategy in line with business goalsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with key hotels and chains to drive long-term valueNegotiate competitive rates, inventory, and availability to maximise sales performanceAnalyse regional portfolio performance to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunitiesAlign contracting efforts with demand trends and overall business growth strategiesCollaborate with peers across Northern Europe to ensure consistency and share best practicesWork cross-functionally with Sales, Revenue, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teamsPromote the company's value proposition to secure and strengthen supplier partnershipsDrive improvements in contracting processes through data-led decision-making and internal initiatives Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hotel contracting and team management, with a proven track record in hotel partnerships and commercial management within the UK and Ireland marketStrong negotiation and relationship-building skills, able to develop and maintain trusted partnerships with hoteliers and colleaguesProactive leader with the ability to motivate and delegate effectively within a team environmentExcellent attention to detail, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholdersAble to perform well under pressure, driven by targets, and motivated to succeedProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookSkilled in managing expectations and communicating clearly and promptly both internally and externallyWillingness to travel within the region as required Benefits and Perks: Great basic salary25 days of annual leave, a day off on your birthday, enhanced parental leave, and one volunteering day offHybrid or Remote working environment with a smart casual dress code and a meal allowance on office daysPrivate medical insurance, gym membership, flu vaccinations, eye test contributions (plus £45 towards frames), and access to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeFamily and friends’ hotel discounts, travel discounts, Eurostar, and Merlin Entertainment concession faresCycle to work scheme and access to a variety of training and development coursesReward and recognition scheme (Star Awards), company-funded social events, and a long service award Click here to apply for this Director of Contracting UK / Ireland job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in leisure travel and luxury 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 applyIf this role isn’t for you but you’d be keen to receive suitable job alerts, then register with us now www.ambitionstravelrecruitment.comDue 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 rolesPlease visit our website www.ambitionstravelrecruitment.com for our full privacy policy which explains how we store and access your personal data and our candidate promise to never share your details with an employer without your prior consent etc.