On The Water Project Assistant (Birmingham)

Marine Society and Sea Cadets; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant charity dedicated to delivering life-changing nautical adventures for young people. As an OTW Project Assistant, you'll support the On The Water project, offering engaging water activities that help build confidence and skills in youth. This dynamic role involves managing participant registrations, data collection, and community outreach, all while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. With flexible hours and opportunities for personal development, this position is perfect for a motivated individual eager to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

Wellbeing portal and EAP

Development opportunities

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and community outreach.
• Ability to manage data tracking and ensure participant safety.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming participants and managing bookings for the On The Water project.
• Collecting and uploading daily statistics and engaging with participants.

Skills

Customer service experience

Experience working with young people

Data tracking and management skills

Experience working with volunteers

Community outreach experience

Self-motivated

Good time management

Team-oriented

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Contract: full time, 11-week fixed-term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025

Salary: £22,391 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 19 May 2025

Interview: Interviews to be held virtually on 30 May 2025

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant charity delivering life-changing nautical adventures for young people through the Sea Cadets, aiming to give them a strong start in life. We also offer personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have developed a clear vision and five-year strategy to enhance our impact and support our community.

We are currently seeking an OTW Project Assistant to support the delivery of the On The Water project at our Birmingham boating station. This project offers young people aged 9-14, outside of Sea Cadets, the chance to engage in water activities, learn new skills, and build confidence. The role is varied and rewarding, requiring a self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, and enthusiastic individual with good IT skills and attention to detail.

The project runs from 29 July 2024 to 30 August 2025, with daily activities at the boat station, including registration, managing group changeovers, tracking targets, encouraging survey completion, and filling booking gaps. Before the delivery phase, the role involves supporting bookings and community outreach. Afterward, the focus shifts to evaluation, data collection, and helping participants join their local Sea Cadet unit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Welcoming and registering participants for the On The Water project
2. Collecting and uploading daily statistics and progress data
3. Making new and repeat bookings
4. Engaging with participants and their parents/carers about Sea Cadets opportunities
5. Managing a waiting list and reducing drop-outs
6. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants alongside station staff
7. Encouraging survey completion and feedback from adults
8. Attending project meetings as required
9. Supporting project evaluation and data collection

Requirements

• Experience working with volunteers
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with young people
• Experience with community outreach or diverse groups
• Data tracking and management skills
• Self-motivated with good time management
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented
• Satisfactory DBS check

For more details, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for pension scheme members
• Private medical insurance
• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with counselling services
• Development opportunities and annual staff conference

Additional Information

MSSC values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to adhere to our safeguarding policies, including pre-employment checks and training.