£50,000 – £60,000MidFull Time
Explore is an adventure travel expert focused on sustainable, small group holidays which create stories to tell for a lifetime. From classic group tours and family adventures, to walking, wildlife and cycling trips. With around 100 countries to choose from, our customers explore the world with us. Join us on our journey, creating extraordinary travel experiences for all.
Sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do, as has the ethos of continual improvement. A trusted brand – B Corp certified and a Feefo Platinum Service Award holder, we pride ourselves on doing the right thing, by our people, our customers, and the planet. In a complicated world that's full of potential, we strive to be better than yesterday.
We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud of the extensive benefits we offer.
This role is based in Farnborough, Hampshire with 2 days per week in the office. Our office is within walking distance of the train station and has free parking. This is a full-time position, however work life balance is important to us and so we are open to discussion on flexible working patterns (minimum 4 days per week).
Salary: £50,000-60,000 p.a + bonus
About the role:
Reporting to the Marketing Director, you’ll be part of the Marketing Senior Leadership Team and responsible for driving PR and organic social media globally, as well as facilitating excellent brand partnerships. In association with the Marketing Director and marketers in North America and Australia, you’ll set the strategy for this work, ensure agencies are aligned and well-managed, and that successes are clearly communicated internally. You’ll ensure the global teams are supported in working with journalists, influencers, destination management organisations, and corporate partners to make sure activity lives and breathes our ethos and personality, whilst meeting the needs and opportunities in each market (and potentially new markets in the future). You’ll have responsibility for coordinating press and influencer trip requests globally in conjunction with colleagues from the Product team to ensure a sensible spread of suppliers, destinations and product themes are represented.
You’ll work closely with all members of the Marketing Team (both those based in the UK and overseas) and with the wider business, external agencies, suppliers and other partners. You will also work directly with the MD and other members of the senior leadership to ensure they make the most of their public profiles (eg on LinkedIn) and are well briefed ahead of any media contact.
Am I the right person? We are looking for your application to demonstrate:
• An ambitious business leader with excellent PR and Partnerships expertise, and experience crafting activity and narrative for different / emerging markets
• Commercially minded, self-motivated and a problem-solver
• Customer-focussed and understands the importance of service delivery excellence
• Is able to challenge processes (and be challenged), keep to schedule and deliver quality campaigns on time
• Friendly, approachable and flexible with a strong ability to build a good report with the wider Explore team and effectively communicate at all levels
• A passion for the planet, and contributing to a more sustainable future
• Results-driven, with the ability to ruthlessly prioritise
• Able to empower and coach a team to deliver results
• Able to travel occasionally (probably 2-4 times a year) – e.g. to Explore offices overseas or host press trips
• Willingness to take on occasional additional tasks as and when required
We aim to be better than yesterday and our values will be close to your heart.
Diversity is to be celebrated. Life would be dreary, and change would be slow, if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas, each other, and our business partners - always with respect and kindness.
Explore is part of Hotelplan Group, a well-established and diverse family of specialist tour operators, with a long tradition of developing and operating market-leading experiences. The family comprises ski, walking and Lapland holidays with Inghams and Santa’s Lapland; adventure travel with Explore; and self-guided holidays with Inntravel. Sustainability and responsible tourism is at the core of everything we do, and should be a passion for everyone employed by the group.
