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: £42,000-£48,000 + bonus

About the role:

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you’ll be part of the Marketing Senior Leadership Team which is responsible for creating and executing the company’s marketing strategy. You’ll work closely with your direct reports, the wider marketing team, and colleagues in all sales territories to ensure marketing operations run smoothly. Your specific areas of responsibility will include publications, events, support for trade marketing, and coordination of company marketing campaigns. Key projects include: annual brochure production, The Explorer brand magazine, on and offline events, and coordination of promotional campaigns. You will allocate and manage the budget required for these areas of the business – always working to get the best value, whilst working only with suppliers who match our values. 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, freelancers, printers and other suppliers.

Am I the right person?  We are looking for your application to demonstrate:

• 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

• 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.