Saturday 27 February 2010

VOYAGE COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ellen MacArthur Trust requires an experienced Voyage Co-ordinator, for a nine month contract (January 2009-End September 2009). In 2009 the Ellen MacArthur Trust will sail Round Britain with stopovers in 20 key ports. The voyage will be made up of 20 legs with a total of over 100 young people recovering from cancer and leukaemia sailing on board. Each leg will be linked to the Hospital where the young people on board were treated including a visit to talk to the medical staff, those currently in treatment and their families about the voyage. The trip is a unique opportunity for the young people now in recovery to communicate with those in treatment.

Knowledge of sailing and running a sailing project is essential as well as Powerboat Level 2 and a clean driving license There will be extensive travel around the UK and the job will be based away for 6 months. This post will run from Jan - end Sept 2009. It is essential to have good communication skills and to be able to work as an integral part of a small team.

SALARY

Salary package will reflect the experience we are looking for.

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