Purpose of the Role:
To lead in coordinating our volunteer network, planning, and delivering events throughout the year. This role supports community engagement, income generation, and the smooth operation of ship-based and outreach activities.
Key Duties:
- Oversee the planning and delivery of events on and off the ship.
- Recruit, support, and retain a diverse volunteer team.
- Coordinate training and development opportunities for volunteers.
- Ensure all events are well-organised, inclusive, and aligned with the charity’s goals.
- Seek and develop new event opportunities to boost visibility and fundraising.
- Manage event-related budgets and logistics where required.
- Maintain oversight of all community event arrangements to ensure effective coordination with ship opening times and volunteer availability, proactively avoiding scheduling conflicts and ensuring adequate volunteer support for both ship operations and events.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in volunteer management, event planning, or community engagement.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working with people of all backgrounds.
Time Commitment & Location:
- Trustee meetings are typically held online (approximately nine per year).
- Remote participation is welcome, though occasional in-person attendance at events or ship visits is encouraged.
- Trustees are expected to contribute to at least one working group aligned with their skills and interests.
- Term Trustee appointments are typically for three years, with the possibility of renewal.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about maritime heritage and want to help shape the future of SS Freshspring, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Complete our Trustee Expression of Interest form
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation with our Board.
