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.
At the heart of all of this is a passion to travel responsibly.
We aim to always be welcomed back for communities and cultures to benefit and wildlife to flourish.
In a complicated world thats 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 fulltime 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: Fixed term contract until October 2025 About the role: Day to day project management for brochure planning andproductionincluding timelines and scheduling liaising with designers and print and mail management in all territories.
Brochures are forUK and international audiences for Combi Trade Family and Polar.
Ensure we are optimising brochure use and production to balance the needs of our prospects with our commitment to sustainability.
Briefing all direct mail working with designers print and mail management.
Recommend and implement test and learn initiatives to increase bookings.
Event planning delivery and onsitemanagementof UK inperson events (such as trade shows).
Work with event and stand companies logistics partners and marketing.
Support the marketing teamin the delivery of objectives and work with people from all around the business in the UK Canada and Australiatoensure projects run to time.
Work closely with the Product team our Creative Design Lead and external freelance designers to ensure projects and brochures run to time and within budget.
Work with the Creative Design Lead to ensure all print marketing activity is on brand and the best it can be.
Be a proactive member of the Marketing team and work collaboratively building relationships with key areas of the business and external suppliers in order to assist with the delivery of marketing objectives and become an ambassador for the brand.
Work with the Media Executive on the management of our inhouse image library working to keep it up to date GDPR compliant and making sure that all assets match our Ethical Marketing Guidelines.
Am I the right person We are looking for your application to demonstrate: Understanding of marketing as a discipline.
Proven experience managing the process of print production from design through to deployment particularly for large formats such as brochures.
An ability to think strategically & plan activity based on insight.
Proactive about implementing new processes to improve performance.
Experience ofanalysing results from activities and drawing key conclusions.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Always demonstrates a positive attitude even when under pressure.
Good creative eye and a passion for producing beautiful inspiring and commercially effective onbrand artwork.
Confident in establishing relationships with suppliers & key stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail with a strong desire for accuracy and quality.
Experienced withproofreading and copy editing.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Committed to putting the customer at the centre of their work.
Highly organised and capable of juggling many tasks at once.
Able to challenge processes (and be challenged) keep to schedule and ensure work produced is of the highest standard.
Enthusiastic team player with a passion for travel.
Friendly approachable and flexible with a strong ability to build a good repour with the wider Explore team and effectively communicate at all levels.
A passion for the planet and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Flexibility to hold calls with colleagues overseas.
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 wellestablished and diverse family of specialist tour operators with a long tradition of developing and operating marketleading experiences.
The family comprises ski walking and Laplandholidays with Inghams andSantas Lapland; adventure travel with Explore; and selfguided holidays withInntravel.
Sustainability and responsible tourism is at the core of everything we do and should be a passion for everyone employed by the group.