Commanding Officer, TS John Jerwood
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- 1 location, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse, On-site, Lead, Full time
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- GBP 39,000 - 41,000 / yearly
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- English
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Location: Gosport, PO12 2AB
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £39,000 - £41,000, dependent on experience
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Are you a Yachtmaster Offshore (Power) or equivalent looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, while also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development.
Thousands of young people take part in Sea Cadets activity every week. We want to reach thousands more. We have a strong vision and are on the cusp of rolling out a new multi-year growth strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide for young people. We aim to equip them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are immensely proud of the breadth, quality and safety of activities we offer to young people.
We are currently looking for a Yachtmaster Offshore (Power) (or equivalent) to join our team as the Master of TS John Jerwood.
About the role
The Commanding Officer, TS John Jerwood is the Master of the vessel and is accountable to the Head of Offshore (DPA) for every aspect of the safe operation of the ship.
This role is a seafarer’s position and requires prolonged periods of duty and flexible working hours. The role, vessel and Offshore organisation are subject to and compliant with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, including provisions for crew rest and a generous leave allowance.
Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the post holder will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Responsibilities
· The Commanding Officer is to use their knowledge, skills and experience to lead a crew of three other seafarers and two volunteers in the safe operation of the ship.
· They are the line manager of all other crew onboard, and as such are to monitor the suitability, qualifications and experience of all seafarers, and to manage the continuous professional development of the permanent crew.
· They are to manage a programme of voyages in the UK and near-abroad, creating opportunities for personal growth and adventure for the cadets, practical application of maritime knowledge and skills, and training and certification under the RYA Motor Cruising scheme.
· They are accountable to the Head of Offshore for the material state and safety of the vessel.
· They are to act as the senior advisor to the Head of Offshore with respect to that class of vessel.
· They are to act in the best interests of the charity, as ambassadors for the sea cadets, and to promote those interests with local and regional partners.