On The Water Project Assistant (London)

Marine Society and Sea Cadets; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dynamic OTW Project Assistant to support an exciting water-based project in London. This role offers the chance to inspire young people aged 9-14 through engaging nautical activities, fostering their skills and confidence. As part of a vibrant team, you'll manage participant registrations, track progress, and ensure a positive experience for all involved. If you're organized, creative, and passionate about working with youth, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding work environment. Join us in delivering life-changing experiences!

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with participants and manage bookings effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to handle group changeovers and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Registering and welcoming participants for the On The Water project.
• Collecting and uploading daily statistics and managing bookings.
• Engaging with participants and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Creative

IT competent

Enthusiastic about working with people

Job description

Location: Royal Victoria Dock, London

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

Salary: £22,391 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 and growing charity delivering life-changing nautical adventures for young people through the Sea Cadets, aiming to give them the best possible start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers. Working with staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have developed a vision and five-year strategy to enhance our contribution to thousands of young people and seafarers, while supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently seeking an OTW Project Assistant to support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in London. The project offers young people aged 9-14 from outside Sea Cadets the opportunity to engage in water activities, learn new skills, and build confidence. This varied and rewarding role requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent, and enthusiastic about working with people.

Project delivery runs from 29 July 2024 to 30 August 2025, during which young people will attend boating sessions. The Project Assistant will be based at the station during this period, handling registration, managing group changeovers, tracking targets, encouraging survey completion, and filling booking gaps. Before delivery, the role involves supporting bookings and community outreach. After delivery, the focus shifts to evaluation, data collection, and helping participants join their local Sea Cadet unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Registering and welcoming participants for the On The Water project
• Collecting and uploading daily statistics
• Making new and repeat bookings
• Engaging with participants and their parents/carers about Sea Cadets opportunities
• Managing waiting lists and reducing drop-outs
• Ensuring safety and wellbeing of participants alongside Boat Station staff
• Encouraging survey completion and collecting feedback
• Attending project meetings as required
• Supporting project evaluation and data collection