Boat Skipper/ranger

1 week ago


Poole, Poole, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Summary Are you an experienced boat Skipper? Would you like to work and live on an island? This is a rare opportunity to work and live on Brownsea Island, one of Britain's favourite nature reserves, nestled in Poole Harbour.

If you have an MCA Boat MastersLicense, have great people and communication skills, and fancy a unique opportunity to live on an island, this role would be perfect for you.

What it's like to work here Stunning Brownsea island is located in Poole Harbour. The island is a haven for wildlife, with an array of habitats including woodland, heathland and a lagoon. The thriving outdoor centre hosts a variety of sports and activities.

Travelling to work by wateris one of the perks of the job at Brownsea Island and a free boat is available for staff.

If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused and love the great outdoors, the team would love to hear from you.

For more information about our property please visit brownsea-island


What you'll be doing A stone's throw from the Isle of Purbeck and Sandbanks, this island oasis is just a short trip across the water.

You'll be operating our own island passenger ferry and landing craft, providing a safe and efficient boat service, workingin partnership to deliver an island ferry service for Brownsea residents, staff and volunteers to travel to and from the island.

You'll also assist with special island access such as holiday cottage guest transfers and bespoke events, and work as part of abroader team of countryside rangers delivering great service to visitors and carrying out countryside management tasks (for which additional training will be provided).

You may also supervise individual and small groups of seasonal volunteer boat crew and/orcountryside volunteers.

Who we're looking for The primary part of this role will be to work as a boat skipper, therefore we'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • A MCA Boatmasters Licence
  • Experience in handling boats in varying and challenging sea conditions
  • Deliver practical conservation work to protect and enhance the conservation status of the property
  • Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors
  • A full UK driving licence, and happy to drive our property vehicles
  • Be an excellent team player
  • Be able to work safely, with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures
The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve.

We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.


  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Free parking at most locations
  • Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
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