BSES Expeditions is a youth development charity that organises adventurous field work expeditions to wilderness environments. There is a strong focus on adventure with purpose as well as a common youth development thread to all of our expeditions.
At the heart of every expedition is a skilled team of scientists, mountain leaders, tropical experts, teachers, career expeditioners, medics and youth workers.
BSES requires the following leaders for its 2010 expeditions:
Winter Mountain Leader
Extreme Arctic (Svalbard)
17 April - 16 June 2010
Must have experience leading groups in winter and glacier experience including rope work and rescue techniques. Must also be comfortable camping in winter conditions
Mountain Leader
Arctic Adventure (Svalbard) & Indian Himalaya
15 July - 29 August 2010
Must have experience leading groups in mountainous environment including experience of glaciated terrain, rope skills and working on steep ground.
Canoe Leader
Peruvian Amazon 2010
23 July - 29 August
Must be experienced in leading groups on river journeys and possess formal training in canoe safety and rescue
To apply, please visit www.bses.org.uk to view more information about the expeditions, leading with BSES and to download full job descriptions and application form.
CONTACT: Patrick O'Hara
BSEs Expeditions
at The Royal Geographical Society
1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR
TELEPHONE: 0207 591 3141
EMAIL: expeditionmanager@bses.org.uk
WEBSITE: www.bses.org.uk
