After life-changing experiences working for the United Nations and International Red Cross overseas, Mark and Katharine set up Global Action to provide outstanding overseas trips for UK school students. Each delivers a unique Global Learning programme, empowering students to affect positive global change. We are now the UK’s leading provider of high-quality Global Learning programmes.
We engage young people in learning about poverty reduction, environmental issues and social justice through educational trips to: Nepal, the Indian Himalayas, Malaysian Borneo, Zanzibar Island, Costa Rica, Greece, and Switzerland.
Global Action is the only UK school trips company whose Directors have worked overseas for the UN at senior management level. We are a young, dynamic company based in Cirencester.
The Flights & Logistics Coordinator will take responsibility for our flight procurement process, building on the current approach and adding expertise and efficiency to meet quality and financial targets.
Working both from the Cirencester office and remotely, you will liaise with colleagues and our partners to meet requirements for our group trips. The majority of these trips will be in the UK summer, but you will also be required to manage parallel cycles for a minority of trips that occur at other points in the year. We use flight consolidation companies to source our options so relationship management, diplomacy and negotiation skills will be vital.
You will also be responsible for procurement of group equipment on an annual basis. We provide our groups with comprehensive first aid kits, safety equipment, t-shirts, Global Learning Journals etc. Once procured, you will lead stock management and a system of distribution and returns, engaging with our clients, partners and Global Action colleagues.
This role will require strong prioritisation, negotiation and planning skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing both procurement process and partnership management.
You will have responsibility for all Operational expenditure to keep within company budgets. For a dynamic individual proving successful results, there is a real opportunity to expand their responsibility within Global Action.
Flight procurement and administration (70%):
Group equipment procurement and logistics (15%):
Operations planning and delivery (10%):
Other responsibilities (5%)
Essential:
Desirable:
Benefits:
Closing date: Wednesday 31st January
Interviews: Week commencing 12th February
Start date: April 2024
Please send your CV, with a cover letter clarifying why you want to work with us, and how you meet the above criteria, to Simon Vorley, Operations : info@global-action.co.uk
Please note we will only be responding to those applicants who will be invited for interview.
Flights & Logistics Coordinator - this vacancy has now been filled Full time or part time option (4 days minimum)…
Global Action Ltd. Lumley House, 56 Elliott Rd, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1YS