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      The Office Team

      Would you like to join the Wilderness Scotland team? Do you have great attention to detail, a passion for outstanding service and a love of adventure? Is being based in the Cairngorms National Park a bit of a dream location?

      If the answer to these questions is a yes then keep on reading.

      What can you expect at the Wilderness Office

      Based from an incredible, modern, purpose built, warehouse style office in Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, we offer a special combination of interesting roles, flexible working, career opportunities and a supportive culture in which you will thrive as an individual and team member. We are a growing business looking to build our team for the future, focusing not only on outdoor wilderness adventures but also combining them with luxurious and experiential elements too.

      All live job vacancies will be shown below.  If no vacancies are showing then we are not currently recruiting. However, we are happy to rake speculative applications and will use your submission to either put forward for a specific role and/or email you when new vacancies go live.

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      Recognised as a Top Workplace and Wellbeing Leader Read More

      Not only that, we have been recognised in the Great Place to Work awards scheme as the 8th Best Small UK Workplace & 6th Best Small UK Workplace for Women in 2018  rising to the UK’s  6th Best Small Workplace in 2020. We were also awarded Excellence in Wellbeing in 2020.

      Award-Winning for Outdoor Experience and Climate Action Read More

      More recently we were shortlisted for two categories in the 2023 Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience and Climate Action awards.  We won both, which is testament to our unwavering march to make our vision a reality and to the behaviours that we live by each day within our business.

      Certified Commitment to Employee Engagement Read More

      hiveIn 2024 we became an Hive Employee Voice Certified organisation which truly reflects our unwavering commitment to employee engagement and amplifying the voices of our valued team, turning feedback into action.

      Industry Leader in Sustainability Read More

      Wilderness Scotland is a company whose aim is to break new ground and set the worldwide standard for what adventure travel should be. We commit with a passion to providing our customers with the most inspiring experiences of their lives, ensuring our experiences are delivered sustainably, promoting the value of wild places, setting new standards for tourism experiences and creating a rewarding, meaningful and truly fun place to work. You can read more about our sustainability journey in our Annual Sustainability Report.

      Wilderness Culture Read More

      When you join the Wilderness team, it is more than just a job. You will be part of a dynamic team that are always seeking new ways in which we can improve. You will thrive in this fast paced environment but you will also be encouraged to bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the role and the company as a whole. You can read a bit more about us in our Culture Book to get a real feel for what we are about.

      Focused on Delivering World-Class Client Experiences Read More

      While we have a lot of fun at Wilderness Scotland, our team is 100% focused on delivering 5 Star world-class client experiences. As such, you will bring a professional and high-energy approach with an unwavering focus in all aspects of the client travel experience.

      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

      Wilderness Scotland and our associated businesses are committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures in our workplace.

      We welcome and encourage diverse applicants for any advertised position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.

      What do we typically look for in successful candidates across all roles?

      • A strong and clear commitment to customer service excellence and “extra mile” delivery.
      • Good IT skills with experience of cloud-based CRM systems such as Salesforce, Google Drive and Mac applications
      • Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy even when very busy.
      • Attention to detail, even when faced with multiple tasks and deadlines
      • Good interpersonal skills, awareness and emotional intelligence with an ability to develop and sustain internal & external business relationships.
      • A natural collaborator who enjoys working in teams with a diverse range of individuals
      • A genuine interest, knowledge and passion for adventure in the regions where Wilderness operates.
      • Is committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet
      • Has experience in a similar role, ideally in the travel and tourism sector
      • A commitment to some weekend work to support with any ‘out of hours’ operational requirements

      That said, a passion for what we are trying to achieve as a business coupled with a desire to help make this happen goes a long way, so please don’t be put off applying just because you don’t tick all of the above. What’s most important is that you believe you can fulfil this role and be able to convince us accordingly through your application and subsequent interview process.

      Why you should choose us?

      • 35 hour working week
      • 31 days holiday + earn up to 12 rostered days off per annum
      • 14 hours of volunteer leave, to make a difference towards causes that are important to you and/or our business
      • Flexible / Hybrid working plus up to 2 weeks working from anywhere
      • Company Contributed Ethical Stakeholder Pension
      • Company Health Plan (after qualifying period) including 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
      • Occupational Maternity Pay (after qualifying period)
      • Bike to Work Scheme
      • Family & friends discounts
      • Training & career development opportunities
      • Team activity afternoons (Wilderness Wednesday)
      • Industry discounts on outdoor clothing & equipment
      • Cake on your birthday
      • Unlimited tea and coffee with only the occasional milk shortage emergency

      Current Vacancies

      Data & Technology Team

      Tech Development Manager

      Your role will have a primary focus on delivering digital transformation projects across the Wilderness group of businesses and wider Active Travel Group. The role is varied and flexible and will involve working with and supporting colleagues and external partners to deliver a portfolio of technical projects. These projects will include an emphasis on Salesforce configuration and development.

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      Human Resources Team

      HR Officer

      You will support the Head of People in delivering a wide range of HR services across the organisation. This hands-on role involves executing day-to-day HR operations, providing advice to employees and line managers, and contributing to the implementation of HR initiatives.

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      Any Team

      Speculative Applications

      We are excited to invite proactive and passionate professionals to submit speculative job applications. If you don’t see your perfect job listed, don’t let that stop you. Show us who you are and where you think you can fit in! But, please do understand that there has to be a business need to fill a vacancy before we get in touch.

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