THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS
Gosport, Hampshire
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure fo click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure fo click apply for full job details
THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS
Gosport, Hampshire
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Chief Cook to join our team. About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, the Training Ship (TS) Royalist, which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire. The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 24 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age). Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. The position will work closely with the vessel's Coxswain, to assist with Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline. Requirements: Catering experience and a working knowledge of working with young people are highly desirable requirements for the role, as well as qualifications in food hygiene and first aid. Good communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence will also be required. Applicants should also either hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or be willing to obtain one. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential. Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course training will be given to the successful applicant. The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded. Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles. Responsibilities: To plan menus and order victualing supplies in order to provide the cadets and adult staff with a well-balanced and nutritious diet (taking into account specialist diets and allergies). The preparation and cooking of food. To have custody and control of onboard stocks of food supplies. To form part of the Ship's emergency response team. To assist with the completion of joining/leaving paperwork for visiting personnel. To assist with the maintenance of cadet discipline on board. To look after the welfare, safeguarding and pastoral needs of the cadet crew. To assist with husbandry and other general maintenance tasks. Benefits: 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season (this runs from 1 Mar - 30 Nov each year) and 20 working days during the winter refit period (1 Dec- 28/9 Feb). Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity's pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Head Cook, Lead Cook, Galley Supervisor, Senior Cook, Chef, will also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Chief Cook to join our team. About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, the Training Ship (TS) Royalist, which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire. The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 24 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age). Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. The position will work closely with the vessel's Coxswain, to assist with Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline. Requirements: Catering experience and a working knowledge of working with young people are highly desirable requirements for the role, as well as qualifications in food hygiene and first aid. Good communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence will also be required. Applicants should also either hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or be willing to obtain one. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential. Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course training will be given to the successful applicant. The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded. Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles. Responsibilities: To plan menus and order victualing supplies in order to provide the cadets and adult staff with a well-balanced and nutritious diet (taking into account specialist diets and allergies). The preparation and cooking of food. To have custody and control of onboard stocks of food supplies. To form part of the Ship's emergency response team. To assist with the completion of joining/leaving paperwork for visiting personnel. To assist with the maintenance of cadet discipline on board. To look after the welfare, safeguarding and pastoral needs of the cadet crew. To assist with husbandry and other general maintenance tasks. Benefits: 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season (this runs from 1 Mar - 30 Nov each year) and 20 working days during the winter refit period (1 Dec- 28/9 Feb). Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity's pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Head Cook, Lead Cook, Galley Supervisor, Senior Cook, Chef, will also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS
Gosport, Hampshire
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Chief Cook to join our team. About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, the Training Ship (TS) Royalist, which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire. The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 24 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age). Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. The position will work closely with the vessel's Coxswain, to assist with Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline. Requirements: Catering experience and a working knowledge of working with young people are highly desirable requirements for the role, as well as qualifications in food hygiene and first aid. Good communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence will also be required. Applicants should also either hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or be willing to obtain one. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential. Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course training will be given to the successful applicant. The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded. Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles. Responsibilities: To plan menus and order victualing supplies in order to provide the cadets and adult staff with a well-balanced and nutritious diet (taking into account specialist diets and allergies). The preparation and cooking of food. To have custody and control of onboard stocks of food supplies. To form part of the Ship's emergency response team. To assist with the completion of joining/leaving paperwork for visiting personnel. To assist with the maintenance of cadet discipline on board. To look after the welfare, safeguarding and pastoral needs of the cadet crew. To assist with husbandry and other general maintenance tasks. Benefits: 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season (this runs from 1 Mar - 30 Nov each year) and 20 working days during the winter refit period (1 Dec- 28/9 Feb). Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity's pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Head Cook, Lead Cook, Galley Supervisor, Senior Cook, Chef, will also be considered for this role.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Chief Cook Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £28,600 gross per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 18th January 2026. Are you someone with catering experience who is looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Chief Cook to join our team. About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, the Training Ship (TS) Royalist, which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire. The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 24 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age). Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. The position will work closely with the vessel's Coxswain, to assist with Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline. Requirements: Catering experience and a working knowledge of working with young people are highly desirable requirements for the role, as well as qualifications in food hygiene and first aid. Good communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence will also be required. Applicants should also either hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or be willing to obtain one. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential. Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course training will be given to the successful applicant. The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded. Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles. Responsibilities: To plan menus and order victualing supplies in order to provide the cadets and adult staff with a well-balanced and nutritious diet (taking into account specialist diets and allergies). The preparation and cooking of food. To have custody and control of onboard stocks of food supplies. To form part of the Ship's emergency response team. To assist with the completion of joining/leaving paperwork for visiting personnel. To assist with the maintenance of cadet discipline on board. To look after the welfare, safeguarding and pastoral needs of the cadet crew. To assist with husbandry and other general maintenance tasks. Benefits: 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season (this runs from 1 Mar - 30 Nov each year) and 20 working days during the winter refit period (1 Dec- 28/9 Feb). Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity's pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Head Cook, Lead Cook, Galley Supervisor, Senior Cook, Chef, will also be considered for this role.
THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS
Gosport, Hampshire
Job Title: Maritime Engineering Manager (Shore-based) Location: Gosport, Hampshire Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 11th January 2026. Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new opportunity? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for an experienced maritime engineering manager to join our team. About the role: The shore-based Maritime Engineering Manager will play a key role in sustaining the MSSC's offshore vessels which provide sea-going experiences for cadets (aged 12-18) and in ensuring the safety of all personnel on board. The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the vessels' engineer officers with the engineering management and maintenance needs of MSSC's offshore vessels. Responsibilities: Providing day-to-day support in identifying defects and safety shortcomings, determining solutions, assisting in rectification or organising cost effective professional repairs at advantageous prices and obtaining replacement parts. Producing, overseeing and tracking (technically and financially) the winter maintenance work packages for the fleet. Progressive development of MSSC's Safety Management System & Electronic Planned Maintenance System, related to the technical running and management of each offshore vessel. About you: At MSSC Offshore we value attitude, experience and skills, no matter what route you have taken to build your portfolio. The following examples illustrate the type of person we are looking for, but are not exclusive. So long as you can show an equivalent level of experience and skills, and a willingness to learn more, we absolutely want to hear from you. Personal Attributes: High reliability in personal and professional standards, particularly in timekeeping, workload management and engineering standards. Confident working with a broad range of people; from briefing VIPs or educating cadets, through to assisting engineers with hands-on maintenance. Flexible and resilient, adaptable to change. Satisfactory DBS check or equivalent (arranged by MSSC if not already held). Ability and willingness to work at sea aboard MSSC vessels both during maintenance prior to the training season and as a relief engineer officer during the sailing season. Health and fitness necessary to obtain ENG1 / ML5 medical certification. Qualifications and Experience Engineer with appropriate experience and qualifications for operation up to Area Category 0 under the Small Commercial Vessel Code. Suitable examples include: MCA AEC2; Small Vessel Chief Engineer Other equivalent qualifications will be considered. Experience in both seagoing and shore support roles in the maritime sector. Areas of experience should include safety, equipment operation, maintenance, refit planning and execution. Experience using IT including third-party electronic planned maintenance management systems to support maintenance planning. Fluency with Office 365 core applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Evidence of effective liaison and strong working relationships with third parties, such as ship and shore staff, external authorities, suppliers and contractors. Benefits 25 working days pro rata of paid holiday per annum, plus public and bank holidays observed in England and Wales, increasing to 29 days after two years' service. Life assurance (4x salary) for those who opt to join the pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Shore-Based Marine Engineering Manager, Marine Technical Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, Fleet Technical Manager, Maritime Technical Operations Manager will also be considered for this role.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Maritime Engineering Manager (Shore-based) Location: Gosport, Hampshire Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 11th January 2026. Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new opportunity? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for an experienced maritime engineering manager to join our team. About the role: The shore-based Maritime Engineering Manager will play a key role in sustaining the MSSC's offshore vessels which provide sea-going experiences for cadets (aged 12-18) and in ensuring the safety of all personnel on board. The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the vessels' engineer officers with the engineering management and maintenance needs of MSSC's offshore vessels. Responsibilities: Providing day-to-day support in identifying defects and safety shortcomings, determining solutions, assisting in rectification or organising cost effective professional repairs at advantageous prices and obtaining replacement parts. Producing, overseeing and tracking (technically and financially) the winter maintenance work packages for the fleet. Progressive development of MSSC's Safety Management System & Electronic Planned Maintenance System, related to the technical running and management of each offshore vessel. About you: At MSSC Offshore we value attitude, experience and skills, no matter what route you have taken to build your portfolio. The following examples illustrate the type of person we are looking for, but are not exclusive. So long as you can show an equivalent level of experience and skills, and a willingness to learn more, we absolutely want to hear from you. Personal Attributes: High reliability in personal and professional standards, particularly in timekeeping, workload management and engineering standards. Confident working with a broad range of people; from briefing VIPs or educating cadets, through to assisting engineers with hands-on maintenance. Flexible and resilient, adaptable to change. Satisfactory DBS check or equivalent (arranged by MSSC if not already held). Ability and willingness to work at sea aboard MSSC vessels both during maintenance prior to the training season and as a relief engineer officer during the sailing season. Health and fitness necessary to obtain ENG1 / ML5 medical certification. Qualifications and Experience Engineer with appropriate experience and qualifications for operation up to Area Category 0 under the Small Commercial Vessel Code. Suitable examples include: MCA AEC2; Small Vessel Chief Engineer Other equivalent qualifications will be considered. Experience in both seagoing and shore support roles in the maritime sector. Areas of experience should include safety, equipment operation, maintenance, refit planning and execution. Experience using IT including third-party electronic planned maintenance management systems to support maintenance planning. Fluency with Office 365 core applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Evidence of effective liaison and strong working relationships with third parties, such as ship and shore staff, external authorities, suppliers and contractors. Benefits 25 working days pro rata of paid holiday per annum, plus public and bank holidays observed in England and Wales, increasing to 29 days after two years' service. Life assurance (4x salary) for those who opt to join the pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Pension (employer contribution up to 10%). Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling. Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience of; Shore-Based Marine Engineering Manager, Marine Technical Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, Fleet Technical Manager, Maritime Technical Operations Manager will also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity click apply for full job details
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity click apply for full job details
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity. Through Sea Cadets we aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Marine Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role.
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity. Through Sea Cadets we aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Marine Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role.
