Director General

Posted 20 October 2025
Salary 110000-120000
Job type Permanent
Discipline Business Change & Transformation
Reference75245
Remote working Hybrid/Flexible

Job description

Global Director – International Youth, Student & Educational Travel

Location: Amsterdam (preferred) | Contract: Full-time | Compensation: €80,000 – €140,000 + 20% performance bonus

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for global education and youth mobility? An international organization at the forefront of youth, student, and educational travel is seeking a Director General to drive its strategy, operations, and global impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an influential membership-based confederation, shaping the future of international exchange while overseeing flagship events, cutting-edge research, and advocacy initiatives worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

  • Act as the chief spokesperson and ambassador, representing the organization to global institutions, governments, and media.

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan aligned with core pillars: Trading, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

  • Lead internal operations, financial management, and a diverse international team.

  • Oversee major global events and ensure high-value member engagement.

  • Drive research outputs that inform policy, advocacy, and sector best practice.

  • Secure funding, partnerships, and sponsorships to ensure long-term sustainability.

  • Prepare the organization for scalable growth and future leadership succession.

Who You Are:

  • Senior executive with 8+ years of leadership experience in international organizations, ideally within tourism, education, or cultural exchange sectors. Membership organization experience is a plus.

  • Proven success in advocacy, strategic planning, and external relations.

  • Strong operational and financial management skills with experience delivering major events.

  • Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder across cultures and sectors.

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.

  • Passionate about global youth mobility, education, and sustainable exchange.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Inspirational, diplomatic, and credible across public, private, and NGO sectors.

  • Data-driven and able to translate strategy into operational execution.

  • Financially savvy, resilient, and adept at building consensus internationally.

This is an exciting chance to lead a globally respected organization, influence international policy, and leave a lasting legacy in the world of youth and educational travel.