World Challenge provides educational expeditions in the developing world and closer to home which teach life skills, stretch comfort zones and expand minds outside the classroom.
Our people are passionate about helping to deliver a life changing experience to all young people on our programmes
It's a company where people are passionate about what they do and rewarded for their hard work.
This enthusiasm creates an environment of continual improvement and the whole company is dynamic enough to react and change at speed. It's size and success affords flexibility with security.
The company's informal yet professional culture sees close relationships formed between employees; we practice what we preach and work as a team. Our horizontal structure facilitates this environment and every person adds real value to the company.
We're careful to ensure that new recruits meet our high standards and complement our working culture, needless to say we are en equal opportunities employer.
Our Expedition Leaders have excellent technical knowledge, extensive experience of working with young people and advanced communication skills with practiced maturity, motivation and patience on tap.
You will given the opportunity to work in some of the most exciting corners of the globe, delivering life changing experiences with our market leading Operations department providing your back up and safety systems. Additional benefits and personal development include:
» Competitive rates of pay
» All expenses paid travel Subsidised NGB awards
» Free professional development courses (optional)
» Initial vetting of experience and qualifications
» Successful completion of our potential leader training and assessment course
» Confirmation of placement on expedition (Usually 1 week after course)
» Meet the Leader evening
» Attendance at Expedition Preparation Conference (1 day)
» Build up day (day before departure)
1 to 6 week self-sufficient expeditions to 55 amazing destinations across the world. Challengers have been participating in a team-building and skills development programme for 9-18 months prior to this expedition, raising the funds and the majority of teams will have helped to plan their itinerary too.
» Acclimatisation phase
» Main trekking phase
» Project phase (for most destinations)
» Rest and relaxation phase
» Short haul expeditions (from February to October - 1 to 2 weeks)
» Long haul expeditions (from June to August - 3 to 6 weeks)
» Project-based expeditions
» Paddling expeditions
» Leading for our Australian and North American teams
