The Change Partners are currently working with an iconic travel brand who are investing in to growth of a holiday business. This role will be on a contract with a view to go to 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 acquisition of smaller business. Key responsibilities: Develop and strategise on the setup of a brand new holiday business. Delivering the programme once signed off. 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. Confidence in being able to setup a brand new holiday business from scope through to launch. Your background: At least 5 years within a DTC tour operator or holiday/related business, e.g BA or Tui holidays for example. 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. Ideally a background in creating a brand new holiday business from initial scope through to launch, or at least an understanding of how to bring this together. Strong understanding of the travel space, operators, government, travel, leisure and holiday ecosystems. Commercially savvy and confident with gravitas. Please apply for further information.