**NEW** RACE OFFICE ASSISTANT - £21,000PA - GOSPORT, UK

JOB TITLE

Race Office Assistant

JOB LOCATION

Gosport, UK

JOB REF

MR\LM\ADM\123408

SALARY

£21,000 per annum

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of role:

Assist members of the Race Office Team in the UK and on overseas stopovers in the preparation for and during the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

Reporting to: Deputy Race Director

Based: Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport, Hampshire

Key responsibilities/accountabilities:

UK based

Assist with all pre-Race preparations for the Race Office.
Assist with clothing stock management and distribution in build up to the Clipper Race.
Participate in watch system providing cover 24/7 to the yachts whilst racing.
General assistance to all departments.

Overseas during race stopovers

Assist with set- up of in-port branding .
Assist with set-up and preparation for corporate and sponsor sailing.
General driving duties.
Race administration - immigration / customs / incident reporting / victualing.
General assistance in stopovers (gas bottle runs / berthing requirements / delivering spares / transporting sails, etc.)
Media Team
Downloading media content from each yacht in stopovers
Sponsorship Team
In-port surveys


Other
May be required to support other divisions and functions of Clipper Ventures Plc not specifically stipulated within this description

Experience, qualifications and key skills required:

Able to work well under direction
Good written and communication skills
Punctual and committed
Willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required
Driving license essential


Behavioral competencies and personal qualities required:

Excellent attention to detail
Willingness to learn about sailing
Enthusiastic and energetic
Positive, "can do" attitude
Resourceful and resilient
Team player
Reliable and flexible
Results driven
Friendly and approachable
Willing to undertake extensive overseas travel


TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The appointment will be made under Clipper Ventures plc's standard Terms and Conditions.

Full Time Contract, 3 months trial period and appraisal, 1 months notice period

25 days paid annual leave per calendar year in addition to UK public holidays.


Other benefits
A standard package of benefits will apply.
You will be reimbursed for any travelling expenses (other than travel to and from work), accommodation or other expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your role provided that these expenses are incurred in accordance with the terms of Clipper Venture's expense policy.



Background

Clipper Ventures Plc was established in 1995 by legendary yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world in 1968-69.  Sir Robin founded the company on the premise that sailing should be made available to everyone, regardless of age or experience. So he launched the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 1996. The company owns and operates its own matched fleet of ocean racing yachts and so far more than 3,000 people have competed in the eight editions of the Clipper Race to date. The company also owns the rights to the professional solo round the world 5 OCEANS race and runs a successful events division offering corporate sailing and talent development programmes. Today Clipper Ventures is recognised as a leading international marine events company which is focused on developing and promoting major global events such as the Clipper Race.


Please apply with a CV and covering letter.

**CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013**

Interviews will be held at our Gosport headquarters on Thursday 28 March 2013.

Ideally the successful candidate will be able to start on Tuesday 7 May 2013.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants but thank you for your interest in Clipper Ventures.



Equal Opportunities:
Clipper Ventures is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Eligibility to work in the UK
In applying for this position you confirm your eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that legislation dictates that all non EU nationals are required to be in possession of a valid work permit before they take up employment in the UK.
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are successful with your application we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as your passport, visa, work permit or birth certificate in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Acceptance of application:
Apart from spent convictions, as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, we are unable to accept your application if you have been convicted of a criminal offence, or if there are any outstanding criminal charges against you.
In applying for this position you confirm that you do not have any such convictions or outstanding charges. If you are successful with your application we will ask you to sign confirmation to this effect.
         
For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/race_office_assistant_123408