Operations Lead Portugal Nomads (EN & PT)

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Operations Lead Portugal Nomads

Are you a natural host who loves creating smooth experiences for travellers? Do you thrive on taking charge on busy days and keeping things running like clockwork? Looking for a flexible part-time job in the travel industry in Lisbon? Then we’ve got the perfect gig for you!

ABOUT TRAVELBASE

Travelbase is the fast growing travel company behind more than 50 adventure travel brands like Enter The Wave, Lapland Travel, Iceland Nomads and The Balkan Trail.

With a young and dynamic team, we work from our offices in The Hague, Ghent and Genval to organize unique adventures for over 50,000 travellers every year.

Travelbase isn’t just growing in trips and participant numbers. We’re also expanding in other ways, including the acquisition of 3 campsites in Europe and creating an office including brand new minivans in Lisbon for Portugal Nomads.

ABOUT PORTUGAL NOMADS

Portugal Nomads is part of Travelbase. We take Dutch/Belgian travellers on 7 day roadtrips along the Algarve and the west coast of Portugal. Every Saturday, new customers pick up one of our 8 minivans and head off to explore the real Portugal, hopping from one unique campsite to another. Your job? Making sure they start their adventure with a perfectly prepped van and a warm welcome.

YOUR ROLE

This isn’t your typical 9 to 5. This part-time position offers you 2 days of work per week, with Saturdays as your main day.

Every Saturday (9:00 – 17:30) you lead a small team to get all vans ready for the new guests. You’re in charge, you keep overview, and you make sure everything runs smoothly. At 15:15, the new travellers arrive by shared transfer. This is your moment: you welcome everyone with genuine enthusiasm, walk them through their van, answer questions, and send them off with a smile. This isn’t a boring admin check in. It’s a personal welcome that gets people excited about their trip.

Throughout the week you’re the point of contact for guests on the road. Most things are already arranged, so it doesn’t take much time. But you’re available via WhatsApp for questions, tips, or if something comes up. You’re also responsible for the emergency phone, so guests can reach you if they really need help. You also spend a few hours on light admin and communication tasks. You spread these hours flexibly throughout the week around your own schedule.

ABOUT YOU

  • You’re reliable. Those Saturdays are sacred because that’s when everything revolves around our guests. You take responsibility and you know how to keep a team working together smoothly.
  • You’re a natural host. People are starting their holiday during check in. You create that carefree feeling, genuine warmth, and a good story to send them on their way.
  • You communicate easily in Portuguese and English (Dutch is a bonus but not required). With guests, with your team, and with your manager in the Netherlands.
  • You’re hands on and practical. Overseeing cleaning, checking materials, solving small issues on the spot. That’s your thing.
  • You live in or around Lisbon so you can be there every Saturday without hassle.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary of €900 per month (duodécimos system, holiday pay included), paid over 12 monthly instalments for the period of mid January through mid November, with possibility of extension.
  • Flexibility throughout the week. Outside of Saturday, you spread your hours flexibly across the other days. It’s about being available and handling a few hours of admin and communication daily.
  • A fun, informal work environment. You may hire your own personnel, we think it’s important that you and your colleagues enjoy their work.
  • Work-life balance. With just 2 days of work per week, you have plenty of time for studies, other projects, or simply enjoying life in Portugal.
  • The chance to be the face of Portugal Nomads and actually make people’s holidays better.

 

READY TO JOIN US?

Send us your CV and a short message about why you’d be great for this role. We’d love to hear from you! Can’t tick all the boxes? No worries, nobody’s perfect. Show us what you’ve got and we’ll see if it’s a match.

Meet the team behind this trip

Travelbase Nomads is the organization behind an array of unforgettable road trips both within and beyond Europe, exploring some of the most iconic roads in the world. Whether you’re traveling in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent or hopping between authentic accommodations, these road trips will lead you to the highlights of breathtaking destinations!

What began in 2021 as a single road trip through Iceland has evolved into a unique travel style, featuring 7 extraordinary road trips through the most beautiful regions of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Meet the experts

Claudia

Malou

Fanny

Clara

Relinde

Sam

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How to apply

Step 1

Send application

Send us your CV and cover letter using the link below. If you have a portfolio, blog, or any additional info you’d like to share, feel free to include it in your application.

Step 2

Profile evaluation

We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week. Applying spontaneously? In that case, it might take a bit longer as we make sure to personally review every application. If we have any questions, we’ll give you a call.

Step 3

Meet the team!

We’ll be looking to be wowed by your profile! We may also suggest a trial period to ensure we’re a good match.

Why we love working @ Travelbase

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Sarah : "I love the environment and the people I work with every day.

Thomas : "I really love the versatility of my work."

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