To be a great Lead Operations / Transport Manager, we’re looking for a forward-thinking individual, with logistics experience to join our adventure operations team
At Land & Wave, we’re all about real adventures on the Jurassic Coast, and we’re on the lookout for skilled, organised people to join our team.
You’ll be required to combine outdoor instructor skills and logistical planning experience to support the busy operations team.
The instructor side of this role looks like this:
- Leading sea kayaking tours to Old Harry Rocks
- Taking groups coasteering in stunning venues
- Rock climbing on coastal limestone cliffs
- Paddle boarding on serene seas, rivers, and lakes
- Teaching bushcraft (friction fire lighting, deer butchery, fish and game prep)
- Guiding Jurassic Coast expeditions
The operations / transport side of this role looks like this: - Looking after our fleet of minibuses
- Ensuring we are DVSA compliant and roadworthy
- Planning transport logistics each day
- Booking MOT’s, selling busses, Taco checks
- Staffing and rota planning
Expectations of this role
- To lead! Take charge of running sessions and delegate to a team
- To organise! Keep us on the road and our transport provision ticking along nicely
- To look ahead! Staff our busy programmes and check we’ve covered all bases
- Inspire new instructors – give them skills and advice to build their confidence
- Look after our really important school clients
- Expand on your leadership skills and outdoor qualifications
- Excellent customer service
A Cracking Package
This post includes some brilliant benefits designed to support you in your career.
- Up to £30,000 DOE
- 40 hours per week
- Full-time
- £500 annual training budget
- Health Insurance
- Discounted kit and PPE
Why You’ll Love It Here
We want to make the most of your skills and experiences to keep delivering top-notch outdoor adventures to all kinds of groups: schools, youth groups, families, stag and hen parties, corporate events— you name it!
- We’re big on personal growth. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own skills too, with full access to our paddleboards and kayaks to use in your free time.
- Expect to be surrounded by a friendly, supportive crew with plenty of social time.
- We believe in work-life balance, so you’ll get paid well and have regular time off to recharge.
Skills & Qualifications We’re Looking For:
Solid people skills are key. We need someone who’s great at leading groups, solving problems, and looking after people. Plus, being warm, friendly, and up for a challenge will fit right in with our team. You’ll need to possess a strong logistical, systematic way of working.
Must-have Qualifications:
- PSV Transport Manager CPC Qualification
- Paddlesport Leader
- Lowland Leader Award (or equivalent)
- NWSMP and/or Beach Lifeguard NVBLQ and/or SLS Surf Lifeguard
- Coasteering NCC Guide Award Training
- Personal Performance Award (SUP/Kayak/Canoe)
- NCFE Bushcraft Instructor Level 2 / 3 or equivalent
- RCI Training
- Outdoor First Aid Level 3
- At least 2 years experience in an outdoor instructor role
Nice-to-have (but not essential):
- SUP Coastal Leader/Coach
- DofE Assessor
- Sea Kayak Leader Training / Canoe Leader Training
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- D1 and CPC
- RCI Assessment
- First Aid trainer / Assessor and/or RLSS Trainer Assessor
- Mental Health First Aid Trainer
- Safeguarding Trainer
- Mountain Leader
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your kind of role, send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. Make sure to title your email “Operations / Transport Lead” and get your application in before 15 January 2025
We’ll need you on board by 01 April 2025.
Want to see more of what we’re all about? Check us out on socials @landandwave or visit our website at landandwave.co.uk.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
