Intrepid Travel

Whether it’s in marketing, product development or HR, join Intrepid Travel to help create positive change through travel

Intrepid Travel is a B Corp-certified small-group adventure travel company. We offer more than 1,150 trips across every continent, and each one is designed to give an authentic experience of the local culture and cater for every appetite for adventure.

Intrepid has been a world leader in responsible travel for more than 30 years, and our mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel.

Intrepid was the first global tour operator with verifiable science-based carbon emission reduction targets, and we incorporate community-based tourism into our trips. The Intrepid Foundation, our not-for-profit organisation, has raised more than £6.7 million for our partners around the world.

We also have our own network of destination management companies in 26 countries, which creates immersive experiences for leading travel brands, and provides local expertise and perspectives.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and thecommunities we visit. The team is made up of 58 nationalities across 45 countries, and we know that diversity makes us a stronger business.

Company benefits

Job roles range from operations and product development to marketing, sales and finance to HR and on-the-ground tour leaders. Most of our roles offer a hybrid working model, and people are encouraged to travel and can ‘work from anywhere’ in the world for up to four weeks per year.

Office-based staff are also encouraged to experience Intrepid with a free trip every year. As an additional bonus, when taking their free Intrepid trip, they’ll receive five additional days of paid leave to go with it. There is also a wealth of learning opportunities available through the business from e-learning to leadership courses, and more.

Company fact file

Year established: 1989

Number of employees: 2,000+

Head office location: Melbourne, Australia

Offers remote working?: Yes

Careers website: https://careers.intrepidtravel.com

How to contact us: careers@intrepidtravel.com

Image credits: Benemac; Annapurna Mellor Photography

Why I love my job

“I love the excitement that comes with my job as every day is different.

“As part of my role, I help to grow and evolve Intrepid by communicating news, growing consumer coverage and assisting with trade and corporate communications.

“I get to find stories within Intrepid and talk to our team members around the world who are doing incredible things and leading the way in the industry, which is one of my favourite parts of my job.

“I come from a journalism background and it’s amazing to be able to work in a role that combines my passions of travel, writing and community.

“I love being part of Intrepid’s global community. My colleagues are some of the most inspiring and passionate people I’ve met.

“Everyone in the business cares about the company and the change we are creating, which makes me excited and motivated to work every day.

“My role has allowed me to host press trips in places such as Croatia and Morocco, attend amazing events and grow both professionally and personally. The perks are great too – I’ve travelled for ‘free’ to Jordan and Nepal and worked in different offices around the world!”

Emme McKay

PR executive EMEA