fbpx
Close
Articles by Year

<<     >>

Articles by Category
+44 (0)1479 420 020

Activities

Locations

Selected Trips

    Operations Coordinator

    Our operations team needs you

    Applications for this role have now closed.

    This page is for information purposes only for existing applicants.

     

    The Operations Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the company, ensuring that our clients experience outstanding adventures through the considered and precise logistics on any given trip departure.

    In Brief:

    • Role: Operations Coordinator
    • Office Location: Aviemore including flexible & hybrid working
    • Type: Full Time Permanent, Typically Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30 but with occasional evening and weekend working – 35 hours per week
    • Office Time: In the office – 95% In the field – 5%
    • Salary: starting at £22,000 per annum

    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 this position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.

    We’re looking for someone who

    • Has experience in operations/admin roles, ideally in the travel & tourism industry
    • Is competent in the use of CRM systems, like Salesforce as well as Google Apps and Mac applications
    • Has experience of the activities we offer although no need to be highly skilled in these activities, we’ll leave that to our guides
    • Knows their way around Scotland and can confidently describe it – knowledge of England & Wales is also great to have but not essential
    • Is committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet

    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.

    Your responsibilities will primarily include

    • Making reservations with accommodation, transport and other service providers to fulfil the overall departure logistics for our clients
    • Reacting to guide/client requests arising before or during trip departures to ensure a seamless travel experience
    • Improvement of existing itineraries to ensure they remain of the highest quality and logistically balanced for the benefit of our clients and guides
    • Ensuring communications with partners and suppliers are effectively managed to ensure we build positive relationships with hotels, guest houses and activity providers

    How to Apply

    Applications for this role have now closed.

    This page is for information purposes only for existing applicants.

    We’re really keen to hear from you but we are equally keen to assess applications in a fair and equitable way based on the same criteria so it’s important that you follow the application process below to help us do this.

    Please send us a blind CV* that doesn’t contain any identifying characteristics and a 1 page cover letter detailing the following:

    1. The role you are expressing interest in.
    2. The relevant experience you can bring to this role emphasising how you manage multiple tasks and multiple deadlines on a weekly basis
    3. How your prior experience will enhance the performance of our operations team and wider business
    4. What motivates you to manage the trip logistics for up to 100 trip departures in a season?

    To informally discuss the position please call 01479 420040 and ask to speak to Craig or Tom. Please email a PDF copy of your application to [email protected] for the attention of Karl. The closing date for applications is Thursday 31st August 2023. Anticipated start date is between 1 Nov – 8 Jan.

    All applications will be auto-acknowledged upon receipt and then will be manually reviewed by the team. Interviews and appointment may happen for the right candidate before the closing date, so don’t hesitate to apply ASAP.

    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 this position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.

    View Full Job Description

    Want more Wilderness in your life?

    Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about trip news, blogs and offers.