Ceremonial Boatswain Mate on a Historic Warship

Serve; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious naval museum in Portsmouth is seeking a Boatswains Mate to assist in maintaining safety and security for visitors and conduct ceremonial duties. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a certificate of competence for fire safety. Responsibilities include supporting VIP visits, monitoring personnel, and assisting with ship functions. This full-time role requires flexibility and knowledge of naval history.

Qualifications

• Must have a certificate of competence for fire safety duties.
• Competent with Bosuns Call for official functions.
• Able to answer questions about HMS VICTORY and her history.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining safety and security duties.
• Support ceremonial occasions and VIP visits.
• Conduct periodic safety and security rounds.
• Monitor personnel entering and exiting the ship.
• Assist with setup for functions in designated areas.

Skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Competence with emergency procedures

Communication skills

Knowledge of naval history

Job description

A prestigious naval museum in Portsmouth is seeking a Boatswains Mate to assist in maintaining safety and security for visitors and conduct ceremonial duties. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a certificate of competence for fire safety. Responsibilities include supporting VIP visits, monitoring personnel, and assisting with ship functions. This full-time role requires flexibility and knowledge of naval history.