Deputy Operations Manager, Malaysia

Intrepid Travel; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Free Intrepid trip yearly

Family discounts

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

E-learning & mentoring

Employee assistance

Job summary

Intrepid Travel is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to support the Operations Manager in delivering exceptional trips across Malaysia. Based in Kota Kinabalu, this full-time hybrid role coordinates tour leaders, trip logistics, and supplier relationships to ensure each journey meets Intrepid’s standards.

You will contribute to trip planning, product development and operational improvements while collaborating across the business to deliver memorable experiences for travellers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in travel industry
• Experience in travel operations, trip logistics or tourism-related services
• Confidence handling operational disruptions calmly and customer-focused
• People leadership, coaching or training experience
• Experience building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication in English and local language

Responsibilities

• Support Tour Leaders and manage daily trip operations across Malaysia
• Resolve on-the-ground challenges and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Contribute to trip planning, new product development, and operational improvements
• Collaborate across teams to create unforgettable experiences for travellers
• Impact traveller experience and the future of Intrepid Malaysia

Job description

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

We are Intrepid

The world needs more Intrepid people:

The incredible journeys we create across Malaysia are made possible by the passionate people behind the scenes who bring every detail together.

As our Deputy Operations Manager, you'll work with the Operations Manager to deliver exceptional Intrepid trips across Malaysia. From supporting Tour Leaders and managing daily trip operations to resolving on-the-ground challenges and maintaining strong supplier relationships, you'll play a key role in ensuring every journey runs smoothly and meets Intrepid's standards.

You’ll be a trusted point of support for our Tour Leaders, helping them succeed through regular communication, coaching and operational guidance. You’ll also contribute to trip planning, new product development, and operational improvements, while working closely with teams across the business to create unforgettable experiences for our travellers.

This is a role where you'll make a real impact, shaping both the traveller experience and the future of Intrepid Malaysia!

This is a full-time permanent position, where you will be based in our office in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (hybrid).

Some of the essential experience you’ll bring may include:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the travel industry.
• Previous experience managing travel operations, trip logistics or tourism-related services.
• Confidence managing operational disruptions and resolving issues in a calm, customer-focused manner.
• Good people leadership, coaching or training experience.
• Experience building and maintaining strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Great organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and local language.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and werecognisethat diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our workperksinclude:

• Flexible work arrangements,work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of10 weekspaid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professionaldevelopmentand mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful.

These are our values and to usthey'remore than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every dayit'sour people and the work they do thatbringthem to life.

We aim to ensurediversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require anyreasonableadjustmentto participate in therecruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] your name, location, and what yourequire, we will then be in touch to support your application.