Background

Adventure Peaks www.adventurepeaks.com based in Ambleside, the heart of the Lake District, is a well-established quality provider of Worldwide Mountaineering Expeditions, Treks and Courses. Our activities include climbing the World’s Highest Mountains to Trekking well know trails to mountain training activities in the European Alps and the UK. We are looking for an Expedition Leader who is also happy at an office desk to support our Trip planning and logistics.

The post will be offered either solely as an office-based job or as a combined Office, Trekking and/or Expedition leadership and Instructing role dependent on the experience and desire of the applicant.

The Expedition/Trekking Guiding option would include approx. 30-110 days of Guiding/Trekking/Instructional Work and 120-200 days of office logistics and operational management. The final ratio can be negotiated

Role and Responsibilities:

Operations/Administration

• Planning and organising overseas expeditions including itineraries, budgets, kit, and logistics.
• Liaising with overseas partners and agents to develop plan and manage Adventure Peaks products.
• Planning and running Pre-departure training session for individuals and groups.
• Completing administration for allocated trips
• Being part of the on-call Emergency contact team (after training) when groups are overseas.
• To share or take responsibility for our school’s provision, Scottish & UK Courses, Alpine Courses alongside allocated Worldwide Expeditions/Treks.
• Manage Equipment Hire

Sales and Marketing

• Communicating with prospective clients or groups
• Contributing content and news updates for our social media eg Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
• Contributing content for our website

Development

• Developing and researching new trip itineraries and locations
• Generating and implementing new marketing ideas

Trekking and Expedition Leadership (optional)

We are not looking for a full-time trek leader or guide but there is an option to escape the office. The Expedition/Trekking Guiding option would include approx. 30-110 days of Expedition /Trekking Leadership /Instructing and 120-200 days of office logistics and operational management. The final division can be discussed according to experience and qualifications.

In any developing business it is important that employees can be flexible in their approach and willing to accept change. Work can be stressful at times. A final job description will be discussed at interview based on the strengths of the successful candidate, so we are not looking for a person who can do everything. They must however be confident a good communicator and able to work under pressure. A background in foreign travel or mountaineering is essential

Person Specification

Qualifications;

• Mountain Leadership Awards or above (if Expedition Leadership wanted)
• Remote First Aid (or willingness to gain this qualification if guiding option)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness for Adventure Peaks to carry out this check)
• Current driving licence

Experience

• A passion for and a willingness to travel.
• Excellent written English
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills and have an awareness of customer needs.
• Problem solver with multi-tasking abilities
• Positive can-do attitude with a sense of humour
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good computer skills

If Guiding/Trek leadership

• Have led in the past overseas expeditions or treks OR previous Instructing experience

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

We are a business with a friendly office, full of people with passion for what they are doing. It is a lively and busy environment. We can promise that you will be challenged in your role!

• Position: Permanent, full-time basis
• Mon-Fri (9.00-5.30)
• 3 days per month of weekend work in lieu of weekday working.
• £26,000 - £35,000 p.a. base salary depending on responsibilities, product knowledge, experience and qualifications.
• Financial Support with course fees to gain higher level Qualifications. Ability to attend existing Scottish Winter Courses where spaces are available on confirmed courses to gain experience (may exclude accommodation and transport)
• 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays),
• Company contributed stakeholder pension.
• Discount prices on outdoor apparel and equipment.
• Travel Insurance for business and personal holidays.

Contract: Full-time permanent subject to successfully passing a probationary period of 10 months.

INTERESTED - To apply for this position please send:

• Current CV
• Covering letter (not AI generated!) maximum 2 pages to demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification, your current salary and why you think you are suitable for the job.
• Contact details of two professional referees (these will not be contacted until you give approval)

To [email protected],

Applications close: 24th Nov 2024.

Start date: approximately one months’ notice

Interviews: shortly after closing date or possibly earlier