About the job

The Tourism Alliance is looking for a new Director to pull together the views of the industry and make representatives to government on these policies. The Director is also responsible for disseminating policy proposals from Government on initiatives, (so that member organisations can inform their members), organising meetings & providing the secretariat for the TA Board and Executive, organising our annual AGM, Conference and Parliamentary Reception, producing updates and newsletters, including the annual report, developing a budget & representing the industry through policy papers, surveys & research and attending a range of working groups.

The Tourism Alliance represents over 50 trade associations in tourism and a number of Destination Management Organisations. It works with DCMS and across the whole of government. More information on the work of the Tourism Alliance can be found on it’s website – http://www.tourismalliance.com

The role is a contract to the Tourism Alliance, rather than employee. The role requires an understanding of the Parliamentary process and working with Government and Government Departments, policy knowledge of the UK tourism industry, experience of membership programmes and events and the ability to contract and undertake research. Strong management, communication (written and oral), interpersonal and networking skills and self motivation to operate independently are essential. Likely time commitment a four day week & annual contract circa £70,000 depending on experience.

Applications in the form of one side of A4, plus brief CV to Amanda Fry by 22nd Jul 2022 amandafry@btconnect.com.

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