Careers

The Senior Expeditions Coordinator helps to deliver all aspects of expedition planning, from initial logistics and itinerary development to post-expedition reconciliation. The role includes significant event management for training programs, encompassing logistics, itinerary planning, and resource development. The role also oversees budgets, procures resources within budget, manages external providers, and supports post-expedition financial processes. Finally, they contribute to organizational safety and risk management through policy review, risk analysis, compliance maintenance, and on-call duties during expeditions.

This role is central to ensuring the life defining impact of our programmes. While challenging, it’s infinitely rewarding and the perfect fit for someone looking to establish themselves in the adventure travel and expeditionary sector.

• The closing date and time for applications is Monday 27th January 2025 at 10am
• First round interviews will begin the week commencing 3rd February and will either take place at our office in South Kensington or digitally via Zoom.

Our Council (the name we give our Board of Trustees) steers us towards our goals and holds us to account. With nearly 100 years of professional experience, we constantly balance the need to innovate to meet the needs of contemporary life with a commitment to our core values and purpose. We think of ourselves as a heritage start-up.

The role of our Chair supports the CEO and trustees in driving forward the strategy of British Exploring Society as a remarkable and inclusive agent of change in the lives of young people. We seek a forward-thinking, collaborative and experienced Chair with the energy to guide us on the next phase of our journey. You’ll need an appetite for challenge, and an understanding of the rare value of our work.

• The closing date and time for applications is Friday 31st January 2025 at 5.30pm
• First round interviews will commence between 12th – 28th February and will either take place at our office in South Kensington or digitally via Zoom.

Our Leaders are a diverse bunch but what they all share is a commitment to challenging and supporting our Young Explorers, to sensitively testing their boundaries and to helping them develop key life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and adaptability, which in turn allow self-confidence to flourish.

Each expedition is different, and some require certain skills or experience due to the terrain, the climate, the type of transport used and in some cases, the specific group of young people who are going on the expedition. In all roles, preference will be given to those with direct relevant experience although we will provide comprehensive training if you’re selected. If you have a love of nature and adventure, and the ability or potential to inspire, motivate, and encourage young people, we’d love to hear from you.

British Exploring Society are always on the look out for enthusiastic Members* (aged 18 – 25) to support us in our work to engage our existing community and help extend our reach to new audiences.

This is an opportunity for you to help the charity to achieve it’s strategic goals by getting involved in a variety of activities (e.g. by participating in Expedition and Archive Workshops, by speaking in fundraising events, or by producing and featuring in creative media projects).

If you have a passion for outdoor learning, and are enthusiastic about inspiring others by sharing your personal development story, we would love to hear from you.

*If you completed an expedition programme with us at any point in our history, you automatically hold life-long Membership.