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Over 300 Explore tour leaders are scattered about the globe whilst some 140 staff power the engine back at HQ.


Ever considered joining the team?


Explore has built up over the years with individuals from all walks of life - from geographers to IT gurus, creatives to numbers crunchers, linguists to human resources specialists. And it all comes together in a vast pool of skills to ensure the whole operation runs smoothly and new tours are developed; a team that's truly dedicated to a product loved by thousands worldwide.

In the engine room

Got what it takes to join the team back at our Head Office in Hampshire?

If you're reading this, there's a very good chance that you have.

Here's a list of the current Head Office vacancies plus relevant job descriptions:


Contractor: Asia & Eastern Europe - Product Department

Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, this role is responsible for the negotiation and contracting of all ground product for Asia and Eastern Europe across the Explore portfolio.

The role involves ensuring the best ground products and services in the Adventure Travel sector are negotiated and contracted at the best available rates, while developing close working relationships with new and existing suppliers overseas.

Successful applicants must, in addition to ideally having 2-3 years' previous travel contracting experience, possess excellent negotiation skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, display an outgoing personality, be assertive and be creative thinkers able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Salary £19k-£21.5k dependant upon experience, plus benefits.

Job Description for Contractor

Closing date 2nd May 2008

If you are interested in this position please contact Jan Baker at janb@explore.co.uk



If you would like to apply for any of our vacancies by post, send your CV to Jan Baker stating which vacancy you're interested in.

On the road

'Tour leading? - I'd say 33 % perspiration, 33 % inspiration, 34% fun!'

Tour leader Alice at the helm

Interested in becoming a tour leader?

Visit our tour leader page for comprehensive details on what's required and an application form.