CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - WIMBLEBALL LAKE, UK - £DOE

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - WIMBLEBALL LAKE, UK - £DOE

JOB LOCATION

Wimbleball Lake,UK

JOB REF

SP\INST\OTH\131736

SALARY

Dependent on qualifications

JOB DESCRIPTION

Required to join the join the Outdoor and Active team at Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor.

As Chief Instructor you will work with the Outdoor Activities Manager to run and promote an efficient and profitable Outdoor + Active Centre at Wimbleball Lake and co-ordinate hire, launch and tuition of courses for a range of activities including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing. To supervise the camping operations. To assist in the coarse fishing and development of all site activities
Key responsibilities

Deliver RYA windsurfing, RYA dinghy sailing courses and BCU approved standard canoeing courses, as appropriate.

Assist Outdoor & Active Manager in building a reliable and trustworthy team of staff at the Centre; maintaining a current list of staff qualifications and details; controlling staff rota to ensure adequate staffing at all times.

Responsible for ensuring all day to day enquiries regarding watersports, camping and angling are dealt with and excellent customer relations are maintained.

Maintaining Centre equipment and documentation to NGB standards required for all inspections.

Liaise and co-operate with all other water users and operations on site.

Responsible for ensuring site security and keeping safety/maintenance records of all equipment.

Responsible for ensuring site, buildings and facilities are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness at all times.

Assist with training of staff, work experience and volunteer personnel in health and safety and operating procedures.

Assist in raising the profile/development of the Centre 

Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Centre and maintain excellent customer relations

For full details and an application form please visit our website http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/vacancies/current-vacancies

VAN SALES EXECUTIVE - SOUTH AND EAST COAST, UK - £22,000 OTE

VAN SALES EXECUTIVE - SOUTH AND EAST COAST, UK - £22,000 OTE

JOB LOCATION

South and East Coast of UK

JOB REF

SP\SA\OTH\131731

SALARY

£22,000 OTE

We Believe In Doing Things Better!  Do You?

We believe in designing and manufacturing products that are seamless in application and operation. We believe that products should just work!

We're looking for a Van Sales Executive for our Yachting Division who shares our vision and who can do things better.  A self-starter who can demonstrate tenacity, empathy and trust and is capable of delivering our message, building relationships and developing business across Southern England.

Visiting chandlers, riggers, boat yards and boat builders, covering the South Coast and East Coast, this is the ideal role for someone looking to develop a career in sales.  With a basic salary and a target led commission, you'll also provide regatta support and attend boat shows, promoting the brand to the end users.

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below.


http://www.marineresources.co.uk/van-sales-executive-south-and-east-coast-uk-131731

**NEW**MARINA MANAGER - BUCKDEN, CAMBRIDGESHIRE - UP TO £20k + £2.5k OTE

**NEW**MARINA MANAGER - BUCKDEN, CAMBRIDGESHIRE - UP TO £20k + £2.5k OTE

JOB LOCATION

Buckden, Cambridgeshire

JOB REF

SP\MAN\ADM\MS\131717

SALARY

£20k + £2.5k OTE

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic manager, running one of the loveliest inland marinas in the Castle Marinas portfolio. Buckden Marina has 240 berths, and is situated on a beautiful part of the River Great Ouse near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. We have a mixture of river cruisers and narrowboats moored with us, and the marina is part of a (separately owned) Leisure Club, Marine Engineering and Boat Sales business and is bordered by over 70 delightful wooden lodges set in a mature leafy setting overlooking the marina.

We’re looking for someone who can drive the business forward, improve the profitability, manage teams of people, and generally be the public face of the marinas. We need a broad skillset, including exceptional people skills, computer knowledge, a strong personality, good practical skills to be able to maintain the marina, and a willingness to get stuck into whatever challenge is thrown at them. The package will include an incentive program focussed on occupancy, and a mooring will be provided if necessary.

If you have all of these attributes and aren’t afraid of hard work, we can offer you a great 5 day a week job (Tuesday to Saturday), with plenty of variety, and a mooring as well. The basic salary will be approx. £18-20k a year, plus an incentive based on occupancy of the marina, and the mooring as well.

Start date negotiable, but vacancy exists from 1st June 2014.

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/marina-manager-buckden-cambridgeshire-131717

**NEW** MARINE SERVICES MANAGER - HONG KONG, CHINA - HK$ TBC

**NEW** MARINE SERVICES MANAGER - HONG KONG, CHINA - HK$ TBC

JOB LOCATION 

Hong Kong, China 

JOB REF 

SP\MAN\ADM\MS\131691 

SALARY

HK$- TBC

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is looking for a high caliber individual to fill the post of Marine Services Manager.

This is a senior management position reporting directly to the General Manager.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for delivery of marine services to support all the Club’s marine based activities:-

• Sailing, local and International events, sailing development and sail training, race management and race support
• Rowing and paddle sports, local and International events, rowing development and training
• Maintenance and operation of a sizeable fleet of Club owned boats 
• 46 berth marina and 310 moorings 
• Pontoons and slipways at 3 clubhouses
• Hardstanding / haul out & boat handling facilities for around 250 boats at 3 clubhouses
• Yacht repair facility with 50T travel hoist
• Yacht chandlery

We are looking for someone with:

• A proven record of achievement in the marine (recreational) Industry. 
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of marine related operations, the associated standards, best practice, legislation and compliance requirements.
• Relevant professional qualifications.
• A positive approach to team building, promoting effective communication and be capable of instilling a strong work ethic amongst all staff.
• Ability to plan and implement improved workplace practices and procedures.
• Past experience working in a Club environment with a proven ability to develop new products and services to meet member expectations.
• Strong communication skills including a good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to effectively represent the Club’s requirements in dealing with related government departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software.

We offer attractive remuneration and excellent fringe benefits to the right candidate.

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/marine-services-manager-hong-kong-china-131691

**NEW** CONDITION MONITORING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - PORTSMOUTH - £40,000 to £70,000

**NEW** CONDITION MONITORING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - PORTSMOUTH - £40,000 to £70,000

 JOB LOCATION 

Portsmouth, UK

JOB REF 

SP\SA\31674 

SALARY

£40,000 to £70,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Identify and develop profitable sales opportunities for new Commercial Marine Condition Monitoring customers.
• Re-establish relationships with lapsed customers and generate sales against an agreed target.
• Develop Condition Monitoring Sales Strategy for allocated customers, distributors, markets and/or territories.
• Set, agree, monitor & achieve sales & growth targets in the defined area of responsibility for the Parker Condition Monitoring business. 
• Initiate and develop new and existing industry contacts to ensure latest news on market trends
• Develop Sales synergies for other Parker products to new and existing customers
• To provide monthly and annual sales & product forecasts.
• Identify opportunities for and help negotiate long term supply agreements with new and existing customers.
• Identify and sign up new Condition Monitoring distributors EMEA
• Joint customer visits and support of the existing distribution to develop and drive sales.
• Record and feedback on customers,  markets and industry information and opportunities generated through customer contact,  including competitive intelligence
• To negotiate established and renewal of agreements and contracts within delegated authority
• Support internal sales and customer service departments.
• Provide timely monthly reports 
• Support the Sales Company, Division and Business Unit where required at exhibitions/ trade shows and where applicable give presentations 
• Make recommendations to the Business Unit for new products, modifications and/or enhancements on existing products.
• To have a detailed monthly travel plan in advance and a 3 month outline travel plan.
• Maintain good contact and relationships with the Parker Sales Company staff and keep them informed of activities and business opportunities within their respective countries.

Budget Responsibilities

Major impact on; - 
Sales Growth & Development 
Customer/Distributor relationships.
Ensuring that travel, expenses and promotional costs remain within budget and/or pre-agreed levels.
People Responsibilities 
No direct reports but key requirements for: -

Good communication & team work with both Division & Sales company staff.
Customer relationships
Customer Account Management
Distributor Management

Decision Making
Pricing recommendations for the Condition Monitoring Product range.
Target customers/distributors.
Account management strategies.
Establishing selling prices to new customers in conjunction with the MDM/Pricing Manager.
Customer/Distributor visits, travel and training seminars etc.

Personal Profile

Must have strong Marine background  with good knowledge,  preferably an ex superintendent/ ex-chief engineer,  with commercial understanding and sales experience.
Must be fluent in English & German speaking preferred.
Must be literate, numerate and have technical understanding to carry out and describe product demonstrations, results and data interpretation.
Be highly self-motivated with good social and net-working skills
Ability to use their initiative and make decisions to provide problem resolution in front of the customer
Must be personable and viewed as a professional Parker representative and team player
Previous Sales experience 
A technical background in Condition Monitoring preferred
Confident public speaker
Experience of operating in a matrix organisation preferred
This role calls for an individual able to manage products on a multi-site basis and prepared to travel a minimum of 20 weeks a year.

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/condition-monitoring-business-development-131674

**NEW** SKIPPER FOR CLIPPER 60 - HAMBLE, UK - £20,000 - £24,000 pa - IMMEDIATE START

**NEW** SKIPPER FOR CLIPPER 60 - HAMBLE, UK - £20,000 - £24,000 pa - IMMEDIATE START

 JOB LOCATION

Hamble, UK

JOB REF

SP\OBS\131647

SALARY

£20,000 - £24,000 pa

JOB DESCRIPTION

IMMEDIATE START

We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing Skipper to join us to work aboard Clipper 60s Taeping & Serica for the 2014 season. This is an opportunity to work for a very customer focused business, running hands-on, exciting day sailing experiences.

Candidates must be a minimum of Yachtmaster Offshore and ideally have experience of skippering 50ft plus yachts or extensive instructing experience aboard smaller vessels.  Experience of working in the Solent would be advantage.

Blue Box Sailing was set up in 2003 with the aim to offer the best sailing experiences in the UK and give people the opportunity sail on Ocean Race Yachts for the day - to experience what it's all about and hopefully catch the sailing bug.  Over 17,000 customers later, we are still striving to make every experience as special as the first.  Based at Hamble Yacht Services on the River Hamble, we are ideally positioned in the middle of the Solent with access to great sailing grounds. 

As a small close-knit team every staff member at Blue Box Sailing is valued for the key contribution they make to our experiences.  There is lots of training, both on the job and more formal monthly training.  

The position is 5 days a week fixed term from ASAP to September, with the possibility of extending this to a full time, year round position for the right candidate. Working hours are normally 8am to 5pm and working days are supplied on a roster a month in advance.  The position involves working weekends and bank holidays. 

Suitable candidates will be invited to interview in Hamble.

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/skipper-for-clipper-60-hamble-yachtmaster-131647

**NEW** SHIPWRIGHTS APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ADMINISTRATOR - EGHAM, SURREY - £COMPETITIVE

**NEW** SHIPWRIGHTS APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ADMINISTRATOR - EGHAM, SURREY - £COMPETITIVE

JOB LOCATION

BMF Headquarters, Egham, Surrey Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme Administrator

JOB REF

SP\AD\MKPR\OTH\131646

SALARY

Competitive 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights is looking for an administrator to manage their Apprenticeship Scheme.  As well as providing administrative support this position will be the first point of contact for SMEs and mayengage in the fund raising, development and expansion of the Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Manage the movement of funds to and from SMEs and the Shipwrights
• Disseminate appropriate funding information to marine SMEs
• Make recommendations to and track and report on objectives to the Shipwrights Education and Charities committee
• Coordinate and engage with training providers and colleges nationally
• Mentor successful companies joining the scheme
• Encourage marine SMEs to take on 3 and 4 year apprentices
• Continue to expand the fund raising profile of the scheme and raise funds to ensure the targets are met. 

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Budget and Financial administration experience
• Business development experience 
• Proven written and oral communication skills
•  Demonstrated interest in education/training
• Proven experience of working with minimal supervision in a busy environment and an ability to make decisions
• Proven IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Desirable

• Previous experience with charitable funding and fund raising
• Knowledge of marine apprenticeships, frameworks and college provision
• Able to communicate the importance of training to businesses that have no previous experience of proving training
• Knowledge of the marine industry and marine training
• Preferably educated to degree level

This position will be based at the BMF headquarters, Marine House, Egham and the post holder will report directly to the Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights.  This position will work closely with the Chairman of the Education and Charities Committees as well as with the British Marine Federation Training department, the BMF Regional Executives, Berthon Boat Company Ltd., the National Apprentice Service and SEMTA where appropriate. 

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/apprenticeship-administration-surrey-bmf-131646

**NEW** MARINE ENGINEER – DEVON, SOUTH WEST, ENGLAND, £20,000 - £30,000

**NEW** MARINE ENGINEER – DEVON, SOUTH WEST, ENGLAND, £20,000 - £30,000

JOB LOCATION

Devon, UK

JOB REF

SP\LM\BB\MS\EDT\OTH\131624

SALARY

£20,000-£30,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

Subject to qualifications already acquired the following work would be required from a fully qualified Marine Engineer. 

Purpose

• You will required to carry out work which is allocated from the appropriate manager  
• To join a small team of Marine Engineers with their own complimentary skills
• The work will require you to work on diesels & petrol’s, stern drives, inboard & outboard engines
• All vessels will be up to 15m in length and any type of craft such as Ribs, Power boats & yachts
• You will be expected to carry out fault finding and accurate diagnosis of problems
• You will be expected to have good time management for carrying out repairs and replacements 
• Duties will include carrying out other boatyard activities as and when required
• The majority of the work that the candidate will be required to do is in relation to outboard engines. 
• Ideally the candidates will have relevant qualifications in relation to outboard engines 

The candidates that apply must have experience on all types of marine engines and makes. 

The successful applicant will be required to work with a small team of engineers; you will be informed of the work required from you, which will be completed with the minimum of interruption.

Use your skills to compliment the other colleagues already there.

The applicant must be confident, well motivated, and up for a challenge.

The successful applicant must enjoy working in a small boatyard, with a small friendly well motivated team. 

To Apply:

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/marine-engineer-devon-south-west-england-131624

TRAINEE YACHTING & WATER SPORTS INTERNSHIP - SOUTHAMPTON, UK - £TBD

TRAINEE YACHTING & WATER SPORTS INTERNSHIP - SOUTHAMPTON, UK - £TBD

 JOB LOCATION

Southampton, UK

JOB REF

SP\INST\OBS\131596

SALARY

£20,000-£25,000 worth of RYA & MCA Training during their 14-month programme.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for motivated adults seeking a change in career and a head start in the sailing, powerboat or super yacht industry. Candidates should have either a background in sailing/water sports or a professional background in a skilled trade (engineering, building, electrics, carpentry etc.)

Successful Interns emerge from us after 14-months with a host of qualifications including (but not limited to);

• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• RYA PWC Instructor
• RYA Keelboat Instructor
• BSAC Boat handling Instructor

There are also opportunities to crew in high profile yacht race events in the UK and Caribbean, join Trans Atlantic passages and teach sailing and power boating. There is no comparable programme in the world.

Full details are at http://www.stormforce.biz/information-pages/working-with-stormforce/internship.html

DIGITAL SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE - WHITELEY, UK - £TBD

DIGITAL SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE - WHITELEY, UK - £TBD

JOB LOCATION
Whiteley, Hampshire, UK 

JOB REF 

SP\SA\MKPR\ADM\131585

SALARY

Commensurate with experience
JOB DESCRIPTION

DIGITAL SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE

C-Quip Ltd

Established in 1987, C-Quip has become a leading supplier of equipment to the Marine Industry.

With a focus on delivering exceptional quality Stainless Steel fittings to internationally recognised Boat Builders, our UK based company has expanded to encompass a wide range of products from leading manufacturers around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative individual with technological knowledge to develop and maintain our presence in the digital world.  Accountable for technology infrastructure, digital advertising and marketing continuity across all multi-media platforms.

The candidate will be responsible for;
Management of three integrated websites. 2x B2B / 1x B2C
Developing at least one new website (non-integrated)
Digital Image Manipulation
Management of Social Media site pages
Management of customer database
Creation of direct digital mail campaigns
Manage search engine marketing campaigns and analytics
Face to face sales with various customers groups

This is a full time position with some travel and evening / weekend hours required for boat shows.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Boating / water-sports experience would be a significant advantage.

Full Driving licence required.


For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/digital-sales-marketing-executive-whiteley-131585