Operations Consultant

Description:

Key Responsibilities: Safety & Crisis Management - Take a proactive approach to safety, ensuring that all activities comply with best practices, safety regulations, and Company safety standards.
- Support the Expedition Manager to develop and implement crisis management procedures, including first aid, emergency response and evacuation protocols.
- Coordinate and control the day-to-day management of the crisis management plan and incident response as part of the Duty Manager team.
- As part of the Duty Manager role, you will provide support and guidance in any high-pressure situations, ensuring the wellbeing of all participants, staff, and volunteers. This will involve coordinating with providers such as doctors, rescue teams, and local authorities.
- Regularly review safety protocols and conduct risk assessments to ensure they are up-to-date and fit for purpose, ready for review by Expedition Manager.
- Report any safety concerns to the Expedition Manager
- Maintain strong systems for risk management and ensure all safety protocols are followed across all activities, including adventure treks and project work. Operational Logistics & Planning
- Oversee the coordination and smooth running of all Expedition operations including training, logistics, schedules, transport, equipment, and food supplies at each point of Expedition.
- Work closely with the Expedition Manager to ensure all operational needs are planned and executed seamlessly throughout each phase.
- Create and review schedules, rotas and logistical plans for each stage of Expedition, including training, Duty Manager, group numbers, overall Expedition plan, project changeovers etc
- Manage and oversee food for all stages of expedition: working with food spreadsheets, placing food orders, food collection and distribution, creating and reviewing menus, managing the food budget
- Manage and oversee kit and equipment: planning, distribution, review, budgeting, occasional purchasing, maintenance/repair Training
- Lead and oversee the delivery of training to staff, group leaders (Venturer Managers) and volunteers (Venturers)
- Create and adapt the training schedules, designing comprehensive training programmes which cover all required information
- Review training and outcomes, and further refine the schedule and programme to adapt where gaps are found Project Management
- Lead and oversee the delivery of community and environmental projects, ensuring they meet objectives and are aligned with the wider goals of Organisation.
- Support and work closely with colleagues in the running of trek and environmental projects. - Collaborate with local stakeholders and partners to ensure success of all projects, distributing relevant updates and communications where needed.
- Ensure the successful integration of project activities with the overall expedition programme, maximizing the impact of each phase.
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