Operational Manager

About Equality in Tourism

Women are the backbone of the tourism industry but suffer most from its lack of gender equality and destructive practices. We re here to change that.

Our mission is to transform the lives of women in tourism by advocating for gender equality across the industry. We envision a just tourism industry that empowers women and girls, promotes diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities.

There are four pillars to our work: awards, research, impact projects and training.

Purpose of the Role

You will support the Director and Board of Trustees with the day-to-day running of the charity,and help us grow a strong and diversified network of partners and funders.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the charity ensuring that they align with the charity mission and values at all times;
• You will work closely with the Director and Chair to prioritise and implement the charity strategies;
• You will work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees to oversee and sometimes lead tasks or projects, ensuring deadlines and charity goals are met;
• You will proactively seek opportunities for partnerships and innovations to present to the Director and Board of Trustees and plan their implementation.
• You will build and maintain relationships with affiliated organisations (current and new) by regularly keeping in touch with them and suggesting opportunities for collaboration and events;
• You will proactively seek bid applications and funding opportunities for the charity, and lead on funding and grant applications;
• You will identify staff/volunteer gaps and oversee the recruitment process while carrying out due diligence checks (or check that this has been done);
• You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing the organisation of meetings; sharing of minutes and action plans; responding to general enquiries.

Person Specification

This role would suit a confident and organised individual with a managerial or operational background and a desire to champion gender equality and sustainable tourism.

We re looking for someone who has

• strong knowledge of gender equality and tourism;
• strategic thinking;
• confidence and proven ability to self-management;
• strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and keep a team organised;
• people-person skills;
• excellent communication skills;
• strong reporting skills and financial acumen;
• committed to gender equality and has enthusiasm towards our goal of creating a fairer, more sustainable tourism industry.

It s a bonus if you have

• a background in the charity sector;
• fundraising experience;
• project management experience.

Why Working With Equality in Tourism?

You ll be joining a growing team of Tourism and Gender specialists and you ll have the opportunity to influence the direction and reach of our charity and make a difference with your ideas.

How to Apply

If you re interested in putting your leadership and organisational skills to use while creating a positive impact for women in tourism, we d love to hear from you.

Please send us a CV and a one-page cover letter telling us about yourself and why working with Equality in Tourism is right for you (and for us).