Deputy Operations Manager, Italy or West Europe
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Deputy Operations Manager, Italy or West Europe
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We’re on the lookout for our next Deputy Operations Manager – and we’re open to two possible locations. Whether you’re the right fit for our Italy operations or for the broader West Europe region, we’d love to hear from you.
Based in either Rome (Italy Ops) or Valencia (West EU Ops), the Deputy Operations Manager will support day-to-day operational performance in their region – working closely with our local leaders, office teams, and third-party suppliers to ensure every trip runs safely, smoothly, and in line with Intrepid’s values.
You’ll help oversee trip operations, drive quality and safety, coach and develop leaders, manage supplier relationships, and assist with compliance and incident response. In short: you’ll be a key force in delivering exceptional experiences for our travellers.
* For the Italy Ops role, fluent Italian and English is required and you’ll be needed 2-3 days per week in our Rome office.
* For the West Europe Ops role, fluent Spanish and English is required and you’ll be needed 2-3 days per week in our Valencia office.
Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:
* Previous travel industry experience, ideally as an Intrepid Group Leader or in ground operations
* Strong regional knowledge of Europe, including local culture and travel logistics
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Experience supporting or coaching others in a team setting
* Confident using systems (Word, Excel, internal tools) and comfortable with flexible working hours
* A passion for responsible travel and alignment with Intrepid’s values and purpose
A bit about our team:
You’ll be joining a passionate regional team who care deeply about what we do and how we do it. We support each other, challenge each other, and work hard to ensure Intrepid trips are nothing short of exceptional. If you want to make an impact in a meaningful travel company – we think you’ll love it here.
Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.
Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:
* Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
* A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
* 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
* A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
* Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
* 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
* Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.
Seniority level
* Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type Full-time
Job function
* Job function Other
* Industries Travel Arrangements
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