Recruitment

So you want to work for Camps?

In a nutshell, we provide amazing opportunities for school and gap year students through our volunteer programs in both Africa and Asia.

These programs incorporate much needed community development and wildlife conservation projects that not only allow us to provide often life-changing* experiences to our students (*their words, not ours!), but the positive impact we make on the communities and environment we work in means the more successful we are, the greater the positive impact on the area. Our guys tell us this makes for a much happier Monday morning feeling!!

It’s not just those who work here that think we make a difference – we are the proud winners of the ‘Best Volunteer Organisation’ category at the 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards.

Still interested? Great! Why not check out Camps TV to see a little more about what we do, or cast an eye over the videos below of our lovely staff talking about how wonderful we are (and no, we didn't bribe them to say all that!)

Current Vacancies

1. Job Role: Sales Executive (Gap years and family volunteering dept)

Responsible to: Gap years Team Manager. Recruiting ASAP.

Based in: Ringwood, Hampshire

Our Company:

In a nutshell, we provide amazing opportunities for school and gap year students through our volunteer programs in Africa, Asia and South America that incorporate much needed community development and wildlife conservation projects. Our business not only allows us to provide often life changing*experiences to our students (*their words, not ours!), but the positive impact we make on the communities and environment means the more successful we are, the greater the positive impact on the area we operate in. Our guys tell us this makes for a much happier Monday morning feeling!!

Overall Objective

To secure Gap & Life bookings within each financial year and assist with Company Operations by undertaking typical work tasks such as copy-typing, general word processing, dealing with telephone and e-mail enquiries, creating and maintaining filing systems, keeping diaries.

Key Responsibilities

• To work and meet sales targets • To answer email & telephone enquires daily • To input all data relating to new enquiries and bookings • Ensure all data is continuously updated • To solve problems and ensure post sales aftercare is provided for each client • To attend briefing days for clients prior to departure • To attend airport departures for gap bookings • Prepare information for, book, attend and present at gap fairs and shows • Manage and maintain the database • Liaise with members of staff in both the UK &the Kenya Office • Assist with Operation management when necessary • Assist with devising and maintaining office systems • Using a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents,

and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases • Assist with organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-basedinformation.

Because of the increasing level of interest in overseas school & gap year trips and the sensitive nature of data stored, confidentially is an increasingly important aspect of the work

Office Hours

9am - 5.30pm but will be required to attend some evening and weekend presentations

Salary

£15,000 basic salary with an OTE of £20,000+ )

Benefits

BUPA, 20 days holiday, International Travel

2. Job Title: Expedition Coordinator / Presenter
Responsible to: School Expeditions Team Leader
Based in: Ringwood, Hampshire

£23,000 - £25,000 O.T.E + Company car, Mac laptop, iPad, iPhone, private health care, pension, international travel + all the other great stuff Camps has to offer

Camps International – we do great stuff!

In a nutshell, we provide amazing opportunities for school and gap year students through our volunteer programs in both Africa and Asia that incorporate much needed community development and wildlife conservation projects.

Our business not only allows us to provide often life changing* experiences to our students (*their words, not ours!), but the positive impact we make on the communities and environment means the more successful we are, the greater the positive impact on the area we operate in. Our guys tell us this makes for a much happier Monday morning feeling!!

It’s not just those who work here that think we make a difference - we are the proud winners of the 'Best Volunteer Organisation' category at the 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards. Have a look around the website to find out more about what we do!

Camps International values passion, drive and integrity – do you?

We are looking for a target driven individual who’ll love the Camps ethos and working culture to offer our expedition experiences into new schools.

So – what does the role look like?

It’s a varied role you will be required to pick up the phone and book new appointments with schools and conduct a number of presentations with teachers, students and their parents and will be working to individual and team targets. Make no mistake, this role may require lengthy drives to various parts of the country and can mean staying away from home.

As part of your role, you’ll also be required to provide the high standard of attention and care to the schools, teachers and students leading up to, during and following their expedition –this not only differentiates Camps from other operators on the market but ensures the best experiences for our students, their schools and family.

We’re a team here at Camps so you’ll also need to ‘muck in’ as and when needed to support other teams when needed – and why? because they will for you! It’s that kinda place.

What does a Camps International Expedition Coordinator/Presenter need?

• Commitment to operate with passion, drive and integrity - these are our company values and the basis on which all Camps staff conduct themselves
• Proven sales experience - ideally in the travel sector
• Results orientation
• Self driven with the capacity to work with limited supervision
• Superb communication skills – telephone manner, written proposals and presentation skills
• Capacity to adjust your style according to your audience
• Excellent negotiation and liaison skills
• Did we mention meticulous administrative skills, time management and attention to detail? - seriously!
• Computer proficient (we work on Macs!) and Microsoft Office proficient
• Full driving license essential
• Teamwork – we didn’t just add this in as a nice to have – at Camps we value our team culture more than the great coffee machine we have in the office!

The other great stuff:

• Opportunity opportunity opportunity – Camps is set to expand and with that comes opportunity for those delivering results.
• The standard stuff... Company car, iPhone, Laptop, BUPA private healthcare cover, Pension and iPad but did we also mention:
• Stunning offices based in the leafy market town of Ringwood. Close to gym, supermarket, major motorways and lovely country garden pubs for those summer evenings!
• Free Parking and showers for those who like a run before or after work
• Opportunities for international travel for those performing over and above task
• Entry into a number of corporate social responsibility events such as BUPA fun run
• Outdoor kit and clothing discounts
• Casual dress code

How to apply

So... you’ve got this far which says to us you’re probably keen to apply and come work for us!

First we’d ask that you check out the job description and consider if the role is something you’d truly like to do. Working at Camps is great, but we only want to talk to those who are also excited not just about what we do at Camps, but about the roles themselves.

To apply, download the:

Application Form!

and send your resume along with the completed application form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please remember to put the role you are applying for on the application form as requested. Please note, Applications will not be considered without an application form.

We look forward to hearing more about you and once we have received your application we will let you know the next steps!

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