Country General Manager

A respected collection of luxury safari lodges and camps is seeking an experienced COUNTRY GENERAL MANAGER to lead its Uganda business.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who has run multi-site lodge or camp operations before and is comfortable operating within a matrix structure, balancing group strategy with the realities of running a country business on the ground.

Core Criteria:

• Proven experience leading safari camps, lodges, or integrated tourism businesses across multiple sites
• Minimum 10 years' experience within East Africa highly advantageous
• Strong operational and commercial management background
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Finance, or related field
• MBA or postgraduate qualification an advantage
• Proven ability to drive organisational change and operational excellence
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and CAPEX oversight
• Solid people leadership skills, with experience building capability and managing HR matters
• Comfortable engaging with government bodies, conservation authorities, and industry stakeholders
• Preference for candidates who are East African residents

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership across all Uganda operations, including camps, lodges, DMC, and support services
• Execute group strategy and translate it into operational plans for the country
• Oversee financial performance, budgets, and commercial delivery
• Drive service standards and guest experience across all properties
• Lead and develop the local team, supporting talent and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and company governance
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, communities, and conservation bodies
• Oversee CSR and sustainability initiatives, embedding responsible tourism principles
• Report regularly to the Head of Operations and represent the business at industry forums

On Offer:

• Market related salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Live-out position, no accommodation provided
• Immediate start
• Based in Entebbe, Uganda