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Work with us on the sharp end of adventure
 

At Crux Outdoors, we specialise in risk, safety, and operational planning for expeditions, adventure travel, and film & TV shoots in some of the world’s most challenging and remote locations.
Our work spans deserts, jungles, polar regions, mountains, and equally demanding domestic projects here in the UK.

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We operate at the intersection of precision planning and real-world delivery — and we’re always on the lookout for professionals who can bring both to the table.

Open positions:

Current Opportunity: Field Safety & Risk Consultant (Freelance)
 

Type: Freelance / Contract — Project-based assignments in the UK and overseas
Location: Flexible, with travel required
Day rate: Competitive, based on experience and project complexity
 

The Role

We are seeking experienced field safety professionals to join our associate pool, supporting projects across the UK and internationally.
You’ll work on a variety of assignments — from conducting recces and site assessments for film and TV productions, to delivering on-the-ground safety oversight for charity challenges, to advising adventure travel companies on operational risk in remote areas.

This is not a “behind the desk” safety job. You’ll be working directly with production teams, expedition leaders, location managers, and charity event coordinators — often in unpredictable, high-pressure environments where good decisions matter.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct field-based risk assessments and recces, producing actionable reports and recommendations

  • Provide live safety oversight and dynamic risk management during projects

  • Liaise with local guides, fixers, and emergency services

  • Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and emergency procedure training to clients’ teams

  • Monitor environmental, cultural, and political conditions relevant to project safety

  • Maintain detailed records for compliance, audit, and insurance purposes
     

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in expedition leadership, location safety, or outdoor operations management

  • Recognised safety or outdoor leadership qualifications (e.g. Mountain Leader, Swiftwater Rescue, First Aid at Work, Rope Access, Wilderness/Remote First Aid)

  • Ability to work independently in remote and high-pressure environments

  • Strong communication skills with both operational teams and senior stakeholders

  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally at short notice
     

Desirable Experience

  • Previous work on film/TV productions or with large charity/adventure events

  • Technical skills in rope systems, water safety, or vehicle-based expeditions

  • Language skills relevant to common project destinations

  • Incident management and crisis response training
     

What We Offer

  • Competitive freelance day rates, paid promptly

  • Opportunities to work on high-profile and diverse projects

  • Inclusion in our preferred associate network for ongoing work

  • Professional support from Crux Outdoors HQ, including operational planning and logistics coordination

  • A company culture built on professionalism, trust, and respect for people and places

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How to Apply

To be considered, please send:

  • Your CV

  • A short cover note outlining your relevant experience

  • Any relevant qualifications or certifications

  • Examples of past projects (if non-confidential)
     

Email: info@crux-outdoors.com with the subject line “Field Safety & Risk Consultant Application”.
 

Note on Working With Us

We operate in environments where risk is a constant factor. Our associates are expected to not only meet industry standards, but to set them — combining technical skill, cultural awareness, and decisive leadership.
If you thrive in uncertainty, think clearly under pressure, and can communicate risk without killing the ambition of a project, we’d like to hear from you.

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Current Opportunity: Expedition Leader (Freelance)
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Type: Freelance / Contract — Trip-based work worldwide
Location: UK-based preferred, with international travel required
Remuneration: Competitive per-expedition fee + expenses

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The Role

Crux Expeditions — a trading name of Crux Outdoors Ltd — is seeking highly experienced Expedition Leaders to join our global delivery team.

This is not an entry-level guiding role. Our leaders take full responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and experience of clients on complex, often logistically demanding expeditions in remote or high-risk environments. You will be the primary decision-maker in the field, working closely with local partners to deliver our itineraries to the highest standards.

From high-altitude trekking in the Himalaya to Arctic crossings, desert traverses, or multi-week cultural expeditions, you will be expected to lead with confidence, adapt plans when needed, and maintain exceptional client care in all conditions.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead UK and overseas expeditions, ensuring robust safety and operational standards

  • Deliver engaging daily briefings, cultural context, and skills training as needed

  • Manage in-field budgets, daily accounts, and procurement of local supplies

  • Maintain group morale and handle interpersonal challenges within the team

  • Coordinate with in-country agents, guides, and fixers to ensure smooth logistics

  • Manage incidents, including medical emergencies, with composure and competence

  • Complete post-expedition reporting for debrief and quality improvement

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Essential Requirements

  • Minimum Summer Mountain Leader (ML) qualification

  • Recognised remote or wilderness first aid certification of at least 16 hours (preferably 5+ days, e.g. WEMSI, WFA, WFR, or equivalent)

  • Substantial proven experience leading multi-day expeditions in challenging terrain, both in the UK and overseas

  • Demonstrated ability to work in remote, culturally diverse, and high-pressure environments

  • Strong budget management and logistical planning skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities

  • UK-based with valid passport and ability to travel internationally
     

Desirable Experience

  • International Mountain Leader (IML) or Winter ML

  • Prior work on youth expeditions, charity challenges, or specialist adventure travel programmes

  • High-altitude trekking or mountaineering experience above 4,000m

  • Technical skills in rope systems, glacier travel, or water-based expeditions

  • Language skills relevant to expedition destinations

  • Background in safety consultancy, risk management, or operational leadership
     

What We Offer

  • Opportunities to lead high-quality, small-group expeditions worldwide

  • Competitive pay and prompt expense settlement

  • Pre-expedition training weekends with your client group

  • Support from a professional HQ team for planning and logistics

  • A strong safety culture backed by extensive operational experience

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How to Apply

To be considered, please send:
 

  • Your CV detailing expedition leadership experience

  • Copies of your relevant qualifications (ML, first aid, technical certifications)

  • A short statement describing your leadership style and approach to safety

  • Any notable expedition highlights or specialist skills
     

Email: info@crux-expeditions.com with the subject line “Expedition Leader Application.
 

Note on Working With Us

Our leaders are the face of Crux Expeditions on the ground. We only work with individuals who can demonstrate exceptional judgement, resilience, and adaptability. You will be trusted to represent our brand in environments where planning meets unpredictability and leadership directly impacts the safety and success of the expedition.

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