At Wilderness Group, we craft extraordinary and personalised travel experiences, connecting discerning clients with the wild beauty and culture across the UK.
Enjoy interesting and varied work in a collaborative and fun atmosphere, as well as a host of other benefits.
The Role at a Glance
As Stores Manager - England, you’ll maintain the operational readiness of stores, equipment, and logistics to ensure smooth trip delivery. Your role includes allocating resources, tracking inventory, managing hire vehicles, procuring consumables, scheduling maintenance, and streamlining processes. Working independently, you will be relied upon to make day-to-day operational decisions. You’ll also take a hands-on role in preparing trips to deliver a 5-star experience for our guides and clients. Cross-functional collaboration with trip operations, sales, partner relations, marketing, finance and guiding team is key to supporting the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Logistics & Vehicles: Manage a small fleet of vehicles/trailers (servicing, repairs, and hire bookings). Coordinate gear shipments to guides across the UK.
- Equipment & Inventory: Track digital inventory of spares and consumables. Coordinate with our Bike Mechanic to keep road and e-bikes trip-ready.
- Supplier Relations: Build relationships with premium brands (Enterprise, Trek Bikes, Ford, Veloforte, etc.) and manage seasonal budgets.
- Guide Support: Develop store/equipment training, oversee kit returns, and maintain strict Health & Safety and environmental standards.
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- A creative, practical, "fix-it" mindset and the ability to work independently.
- A clean driving licence with the ability to drive a van and tow a trailer (training can be provided).
- Strong IT, admin, and organisational skills (experience with Google Drive, Mac, or CRM systems like Salesforce is a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail and great interpersonal skills.
- Competent decision maker, happy to work independently
- A genuine passion for outdoor adventure and sustainability.
Desirable (An Advantage):
- Interest or experience in maintaining modern road, gravel, and e-bikes.
- Experience with equipment safety checks.
- Any National Governing Body (NGB) outdoor activity qualifications.
Hours of Work
This role adapts to the outdoor tourism seasons. Scheduled hours may vary a little each week, pending which trips are operating and can be managed between your line managers. You will work 35 hours per week, and this may look as follows:
- ☀ Summer (April – October): Busy season with strict deadlines and hands-on trip prep. Includes scheduled weekend work.
- Tue - Wed (9am–5pm) | Thu (8am–4pm) | Fri (10am–6pm) | Sat (7am–3pm) | Sun & Mon: OFF
- ❄ Winter (November – March): Planning, kit repairs, and maintenance. More flexibility for annual leave.
- Mon - Fri (9am–5pm) | Sat & Sun: OFF
How to Apply
We only accept direct applications so please visit our website and check us out and view the job in more detail.
https://www.wildernessengland.com/about-us/careers/the-office-team
Click apply to submit your CV and a 1-page Cover Letter (in PDF format) via our Breathe HR portal.
To be considered, your cover letter must answer the following questions:
- Which role are you applying for?
- What relevant experience and transferable skills do you bring (including workload management)?
- How will you enhance the performance of our Operations Team?
- Describe a time you had to solve a last-minute logistical problem.
- How would you balance a high-end client’s desires with practical, logistical realities?
Please ensure your CV and Cover Letter are fully prepared before hitting apply.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Wilderness group is fully committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, life experiences, and characteristics.
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
