Skipper, The Cirdan Sailing Trust
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing Date:17th January 2025
Based: Ipswich, UK
Contract Type: Fixed
Dates: Start Date 17th February 2025, End Date 7th November 2025 but can be negotiated.
Who We Are
The Cirdan Sailing Trust is a charity that has been operating for over 40 years specialising in enabling groups of young people and individuals, particularly those who are disadvantaged in some way, to experience the challenge and adventure of life at sea on large sailing vessels.
We have a fleet of three vessels; Queen Galadriel, a 32m 1937 Baltic Trader, Faramir a 22m Bermudian Ketch and Duet a 20m classic yawl from 1912.
The Role
The Cirdan Sailing Trust is recruiting a Skipper to work primarily on our vessel Duet working directly with disadvantaged young people from across the UK providing them with life changing experiences.
The Skipper is expected to lead the delivery of voyages and ensure the smooth operation of the vessel.
The Skipper will take an active role in helping to ensure that the fleet is maintained to the highest standards including working on the annual refit programme and routine maintenance throughout the season.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements
Hold a Commercially Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification
Hold a ENG1 Medical Certificate
Has experience of sailing large sailing vessels.
Be flexible as the role involves working in various locations around the UK.
Have an empathy with young people and the wide range of challenges that they face.
Undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Have a desire to develop junior members of crew and volunteers
As it is important for us to find the right person for this vital role within our charity we are keen to hear from candidates that may not have experience in all of the above areas but have the desire to learn and have more experience in other areas. For example we would be interested to hear from you if you are an experienced First Mate looking to take the next step in your career.
In Return
3 weeks on – 1 week off rota
Travel contribution for scheduled leave periods during the sailing season
Access to Wellbeing support for all staff
Pension Scheme
How To Apply
Applications can be made by sending a CV and covering statement to [email protected]. Where possible, interviews are conducted aboard one of our vessels.
Please note that an offer of employment can only be made to those with the existing right to live and work in the UK.