Operations Manager of a mountain outdoor base in Norway.

Klaudia Pavlicek Sinska; Hol; On-site; NOK 330,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Tax ID assistance

Winter gear rental

Free activities

Job summary

Dagali Fjellpark in Norway seeks an Operations Manager to lead the mountain outdoor base year-round. You will supervise a seasonal team (summer ~15, winter ~5), handle reception, bookings, and maintenance, and coordinate with Finance and Marketing to run activities smoothly.

Starting September 2026, on-site work in Dagali. We offer long-term cooperation, free accommodation during the first season, assistance with tax ID, free rental of winter gear, and free participation in activities.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in outdoor or tourism settings.
• Excellent communication in English and assertive leadership.
• Willingness to live in Dagali year-round.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Management of the employee team during summer and winter seasons.
• Oversee reception, bookings, service and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Finance and Marketing for base operations.
• Practical day-to-day operations and asset management.
• Administration and preparation of materials for accounting.

Skills

Management

English

Tourism

Outdoor activities

Communication

Scheduling/Administration

Job description

Starting in September 2026, we are looking for a long-term employee for the position of Operations Manager of a mountain outdoor base in Norway.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

During the summer season, we operate an outdoor activity base offering rafting, canyoning and mountain carts. In summer 2026, we welcomed 3,621 guests. The summer season runs from mid-May to mid-September.

During the winter season, we operate a small ski centre with the longest toboggan run in Norway and a ski rental service. In winter 2026, we welcomed 4,774 guests. The winter season runs from mid-December to mid-April.

During both seasons, guests can stay in our apartment or lavvo camp (maximum capacity of 49 people), and enjoy the facilities (sauna, hot tub, party lavvo and gas grill).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of the employee team:

  • Summer season: reception, booking, service (cleaning, café, shopping), guide team for rafting, canyoning and mountain carts, head guide (responsible for the operation of activities), drivers and maintenance -- approximately 15 people in total

  • Winter season: reception, booking, service (cleaning, café, shopping), ski lift operators, snow groomer and maintenance -- approximately 5 people in total

• Manual and administrative management, development and maintenance of the base

• Practical day-to-day operation of the base and its activities

• Administration and preparation of materials for accounting

• Management of company assets (buildings, vehicles and activity equipment)

• Cooperation with the Finance Director, Booking and Marketing departments

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Start: September 2026

Location: Dagali Fjellpark, Perstulvegen 100, 3588 Dagali, Norway

Working hours & remuneration

• Number of working days during the winter season (mid-December -- mid-April): approximately 101

• Number of working days during the summer season (mid-May -- mid-September): approximately 107

• To be adjusted according to the candidate's abilities and mutual agreement.

Compensation: approximately NOK 220/hour, or alternatively a fixed salary based on the expected number of working hours, subject to agreement.

In the case of a long-term cooperation (after the trial period and with the agreement of both parties), we can discuss a fixed salary and performance-based bonus.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Management skills

• Assertive attitude and advanced communication skills

• Experience working in tourism

• Positive attitude towards outdoor activities

• Good knowledge of English

• Willingness to stay in Dagali (Geilo) long-term and continuously from mid-December to mid-April and from mid-May to mid-September

• Good computer skills and ability to handle administrative tasks

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions when necessary (snow, frost, wind, rain)

• Responsibility, independence and attention to detail

WHAT WE OFFER

• Long-term cooperation

• Varied and interesting work

• Working in the mountains and in a natural environment

• Opportunity to participate in the development of the company

• Benefits:

  • Free accommodation at the workplace during the first season; accommodation for future seasons by agreement.

  • Assistance with obtaining an ID number and tax card

  • Free rental of winter equipment for personal leisure activities

  • Free participation in our activities, subject to availability.