Deputy Operations Manager - Galapagos

Intrepid Travel

Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador
On-site
Manage day-to-day operations
Oversee leaders and guides
Implement safety standards
The Deputy Operations Manager provides strategic, administrative, and operational support to ensure the efficient, safe, and profitable running of all Intrepid groups, individual travelers, and external clients in Ecuador

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Operations Manager provides strategic, administrative, and operational support to ensure the efficient, safe, and profitable running of all Intrepid groups, individual travelers, and external clients in Ecuador.
  • This position plays a critical leadership role in managing and optimizing day-to-day operations, including hiring, training, and overseeing all leaders, local guides, Galapagos guides, and Customer Service staff.
  • The DOM reports to the Operations Manager on the implementation of all Intrepid safety standards, Responsible Travel policies, and feedback targets.

Matching Summary

The Deputy Operations Manager provides strategic, administrative, and operational support to ensure the efficient, safe, and profitable running of all Intrepid groups, individual travelers, and external clients in Ecuador.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage day-to-day operations
  • Oversee leaders and guides
  • Implement safety standards
  • Resolve on-the-ground issues
  • Manage complaints and investigations
  • Work with ship operators and suppliers

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for travel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good communicator

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tourism qualification desirable
  • Extensive travel experience in the region
  • Travel industry work experience in Ecuador and Galapagos
  • Specific Destination knowledge of Galapagos operations
  • Management coaching / training experience desirable
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish
  • Experience in administrative tasks
  • Using Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Rights

Not specified

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