Camp Manager – Operations, Procurement, Finance, Logistics & Maintenance
KENYA | FULL TIME
By Appointment is proud to be the exclusive recruiter for Cottar’s Safari Services, a pioneering luxury ecotourism company committed to conservation and community impact in the Maasai Mara.
This is a critical leadership role overseeing the smooth running of all camp infrastructure and support systems — from maintenance, logistics and transport to procurement and back-of-house finance.
The Camp Manager
will ensure operational continuity, safety compliance, and sustainability, while managing key teams and reporting directly to the Directors. Based on-site, the role demands a hands-on leader with strong operational discipline and the ability to maintain high standards in a remote setting.
Post : Camp Manager – Operations, Logistics & Maintenance
Location: Maasai Mara, KE
Organisation: Cottar’s Safari Services
Supervises: Maintenance (Plumbing, Electrical, Building), Transport & Mechanics (Vehicles, Guides), Stores & Stock Management, Camp Safety & Security, Internal Procurement & Logistics, Finance.
Internal Contacts: All operational staff, Nairobi procurement & HR, fellow Camp Manager – Hospitality
External Contacts: Suppliers, contractors, local authorities, community leaders
Purpose
To ensure the efficient and sustainable functioning of all camp infrastructure, logistics, systems and support services, aligned with Cottar’s environmental values and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
- Maintain infrastructure: tents, power, plumbing, equipment, vehicles
- Oversee camp stores, ordering, waybill tracking, inventory and audits
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules
- Lead safety, hygiene and fire-risk systems
- Implement security protocols and monitor guard teams
- Coordinate guide logistics, transfers and guest vehicle readiness
- Ensure all licenses, insurances and compliance standards are met
- Act as the camp’s risk officer, ensuring health and operational safety
- Develop and oversee CapEx and repair budgets
- Supervise camp financial matters and reporting thereof
Key Deliverables
- Monthly Maintenance & Infrastructure Report
- Fuel & Vehicle Logs
- Monthly Environmental & Waste Management Report
- Quarterly Risk Assessment
- Asset Register and Audit Compliance
- Repair & Renovation Plan Execution Status
- Monthly financials and camp performance based reports
Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Tourism Management or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years (In s similar position) in operations within the remote tourism field
- Strong leadership, budgeting, problem-solving skills
- Strong people skills
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