About the Role
Shape the way an exceptional family experiences the world. We are seeking 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.
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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 experiences.
Leadership
- Lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated Travel & Lifestyle team.
- Set clear priorities, deadlines, and quality standards, and ensure they are met.
- Take full ownership of the function’s performance and results.
- Partner closely with other teams across the organization as a fully integrated member of the wider team.
World-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 experiences.
Partnerships & 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 clarity.
Safety & Peace of Mind
- Work closely 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 in 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 optimization 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 in Russian and English (additional languages are a strong plus).
- A truly international outlook and comfort working across cultures.
Mobility
- 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.
