Background:

Based in the heart of the Lake District in Central Ambleside. Adventure Peaks are a quality provider of Worldwide Mountaineering Expeditions, Treks and Courses, it has seen a good steady growth in business and we are now looking for a committed and hard working person to join our team.

In any developing business it is important that employees can be flexible in their approach and willing to accept change. The 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.

The post will be offered either solely as an office based job or as a combined office, trekking and/or expedition leadership role dependent on the experience and desire of the applicant

The Trekking Guiding option would include approx. 90-120 days of Guiding/Trekking and 110-140 days of office logistics and operational management

Ultimately we need someone to share the responsibilities for our Trekking & Schools provision that also has an interest in Expeditions.

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 when groups are overseas
Sales and Marketing

Communicating with prospective clients or groups
Contributing content and news updates for our social media eg Facebook and Twitter
Contributing content for our website
Contributing to the content of our brochure
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 Trekking Guiding option would include approx. 90-120 days of Guiding/Trekking and 110-140 days of office logistics and operational management. The final division can be discussed.

Person Specification

Qualifications;

Degree or well educated
Mountain Leadership Awards (if guiding option)
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

Well-Travelled and knowledgeable
A passion for and a willingness to travel
Excellent written English and Creative Writer
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
Salary

Negotiable £18,000- £24,000 subject to responsibilities and experience

Other benefits

Travel Insurance for business and personal holidays
Family and friends discount for Adventure Peaks travel bookings
Discount prices on outdoor apparel and equipment
Free use of Company Climbing Wall
Contract

Full Time or Part time by negotiation.

Holidays 28 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of public holidays in England

To apply for this position please send:

Current CV
Covering letter to demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification
Contact details of two professional referees (these ill not be contacted until you give approval)
Send to: dave@adventurepeaks.com

Deadline for Applications 20th June 2016

Interviews will be held by arrangement during the week commencing 27th June