On The Water Project Assistant (Birmingham)

MSSC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate OTW Project Assistant to support the On The Water project in Birmingham. This role focuses on engaging young people in exciting water activities while managing logistics and project evaluation. With flexible hours and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are enthusiastic about working with youth and enjoy a dynamic team setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Wellbeing portal and counselling services

Development opportunities

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with young people aged 9-14 in diverse communities.
• Ability to manage bookings and track project data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Register participants and manage their attendance for water activities.
• Collect daily project data and assist with project evaluation.
• Engage with participants and parents about Sea Cadets opportunities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Data tracking and target management

Experience working with young people

Experience working with volunteers

Self-motivated with good time management

Flexible and enthusiastic

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: Virtual interviews on 30 May 2025

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant charity delivering nautical adventures for young people through Sea Cadets. We also offer personal and professional development for seafarers. We are seeking an OTW Project Assistant to support the delivery of the On The Water project at our Birmingham station. This role involves engaging with young people aged 9-14, providing water activities, and supporting project logistics and evaluation.

The project runs from 29 July 2024 to 30 August 2025. During this period, the assistant will handle registration, manage group changes, track targets, encourage surveys, and fill bookings. Before delivery, focus will be on bookings and outreach; afterward, on evaluation and participant support.

Key Responsibilities

• Register participants and manage their attendance
• Collect and upload daily project data
• Make and manage bookings
• Engage with participants and parents about Sea Cadets opportunities
• Manage waiting lists and reduce drop-outs
• Ensure participant safety alongside station staff
• Encourage survey completion and feedback
• Attend project meetings
• Assist with project evaluation

• Experience working with volunteers

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

For more details, download the Recruitment Pack.

• 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 (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing portal and counselling services
• Development opportunities and annual staff conference

Additional Information

MSSC encourages applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We also prioritize safeguarding and expect staff to adhere to our safeguarding policies, including criminal record checks and safeguarding training.