Overseas Employment Opportunities
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Vacancies Summary for 2008
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We currently have vacancies for our Flotilla’s and other yachting operations in Greece, Croatia and Turkey, and for our Beach Club in Greece. They are described below. We generally seek staff for the entire season. However, we have a few vacancies for the high season only, often suited for those in higher education. Please make sure your application clearly states availability dates.
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Rewards
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If you are doing it right, the work is both highly satisfying and huge fun, with some character building challenges along the way! But in addition, we also offer a highly competitive package, including:
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Monthly salary
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End of season bonus
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Return flights from London
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Accommodation on shore or afloat, depending on the position. Flotilla staff will generally live on one of our lead yachts.
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All meals
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Discounted holidays for family & friends
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Uniform
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Training and support
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Further opportunities with Seafarer and our parent company, Best of Travel.
Many of the people you will be working with have years of experience in the sailing and travel industries, so for those that want to learn there are numerous opportunities to enhance your skills. You will become part of a small closely knit team, some of whom will have done your job themselves, and who can provide support when needed.
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How to Apply
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Read the job descriptions below. If you wish to apply for any of the positions, or to join our register for occasional work, we need your CV and cover letter. Please keep your CV to 2 pages maximum.
Interviews will be held in London between November and March. We regret we are unable to pay expenses for the interview round and we rarely recruit staff without meeting face to face. Successful candidates will receive training at one of our bases prior to the season start.
We do not make you fill in an application form but please ensure your application includes:
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Email, phone and postal contact details
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Position(s) you are applying for
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Nationality
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Availability dates if you are unable to complete the full season.
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Photograph if possible.
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Approximate dates of gaining certificates.
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Details of 2 referees (references are not taken up until after interview)
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A note of where you saw the vacancy.
CV’s can be emailed to jez@seafarercruises.com , or posted to:
Jeremy Friend,
Product Manager,
Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays
Image House
Station Road
London
N17 9LR
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What Happens Next
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We will acknowledge receipt of your CV and may decide to invite you for an interview in London. It can take time for us to review CV’s so please be patient. Calls and emails to establish the state of your application merely slow us down. If you do have any queries, email is much preferred to phone calls.
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General Requirements
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All applicants must be over 18, in good health and well presented. References are taken and we may request criminal records checks. Any false information provided by you at any point during your recruitment or employment may become grounds for dismissal.
In all positions it is vital you are patient; our clients have varied demands, expectations and skills. You are also required to socialise with clients all age ranges (including children) and from diverse backgrounds. All our Flotilla and Beach Clubs operate in English so foreign languages are not essential though they can be an asset.
All positions involve daily face to face contact with our customers and you must be service focused, enthusiastic and sociable, with a determination to give our guests their best ever holiday. A flexible, mature and self disciplined approach to problem solving is essential and so applications are welcomed from all ages.
Not all the positions require sailing skills, though a willingness to learn is useful. Most positions are for the whole season (April – October) though we also offer part season or short term assignments from time to time. We keep a register of staff interested in such posts so now is the time to apply.
All the jobs can involve long and sometimes antisocial hours and are most definitely not a holiday. But they are a great opportunity for those making a career in the sailing or travel industries, or taking a sabbatical from the rat race. So, if you relish the chance to put a smile on peoples faces, and want to experience life working abroad, we’d like to hear from you.
We are happy to consider applications from couples but please make it clear on both CV’s that you are seeking work together.
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Short Term Assignment
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From time to time we offer short term assignments covering the positions below, and also for charter skippers, yacht instructors and delivery crew (including skippers). Charter & delivery skippers must have at least RYA Yachtmaster with commercial endorsement. Yacht instructors must be fully ticketed to at least RYA Cruising Instructor level. Delivery crew generally need at least RYA Day Skipper. If you’d like to go on our register for such work, please submit your CV including details of rates you require. |
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Flotilla Skippers
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Our Flotilla Skippers lead our local teams, ensuring all aspects of clients holidays are delivered to the highest standard. This I more than just a sailing job; we’re looking for people with personality, management skills, and the ability to use their initiative to get things done.
Assisted by your lead crew, you will lead initial and daily client briefings, covering all aspects of their holidays, including technical yacht briefings, safety matters, navigation, and cruise itineraries. You will assist clients with berthing and departing port, and ensure their satisfaction and welfare throughout the trip, including leading social events. As with all our vacancies, this is a hands on position and you will also assist in preparing the yachts on turnaround days.
You will be qualified to RYA Yachtmaster level, with Commercial Endorsement, preferably with previous professional skippering or flotilla experience. You must have a sound working knowledge of practical sailing skills and yacht systems (including engines, sails, rigging and general yacht maintenance), with an ability to share this knowledge clearly.
This is a superb opportunity to broaden your skills, whether you’re building a career in the sailing or travel industries, or taking a career break.
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Flotilla Engineer and Mates
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Flotilla Engineers and Mates enjoy a diverse role. Primarily responsible for day to day maintenance and running repairs to the fleet of yachts, you will also assist both the skipper and the Host/Hostess with their tasks, including preparation of the yachts on turnaround day. You will take part in client briefings and those with appropriate sailing skills may also provide informal sailing instruction on board clients’ yachts, as well as undertaking yacht deliveries.
You will maintain the tools and replenish spares, taking responsibility for any associated spending. You will participate fully in flotilla social events and must be clean and presentable.
You will ideally have previous experience of yacht maintenance and marine systems, including engines, electrics, electronics and plumbing. You will be eager to further your knowledge and as a minimum have a mechanical bent with a basic understanding of electrical theory. Sailing qualifications to Coastal Skipper would be advantageous though not essential.
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Flotilla Host & Hostess
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Your main role is that of social organiser. This will include briefing clients daily on the facilities available at each port, and organising group meals and excursions. Once a week you will prepare a simple Punch Party, and once a fortnight you will organise a meal for the guests at the Beach Party.
On turnaround days you will work with the rest of the flotilla crew to clean & prepare yachts. The latter will include providing grocery packs for each boat, and ensuring the lead boat is provisioned. You will also liaise with our local agents to ensure transfers of clients between the airport and our base run smoothly. Throughout, you will be required to account for all funds you spend.
You need to be an energetic, diplomatic and responsible individual, with a sense of fun and good organisational skills. You must be able to manage your own work and be confident in front of clients. Sailing qualification are useful though not essential, but you must be certain you can live in the confines of a yacht.
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Watersport Instructor
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Seafarer Holidays are seeking Watersports Instructors to provide dinghy and windsurfing courses for beginners and intermediates. This includes associated beach duties; rigging and putting away the equipment, maintenance, and manning of safety boats. You will also be involved in the social aspect of our operation including welcome presentations, pool games, party nights, quiz nights and other events for adults and children.
You must be a RYA qualified Dinghy and/or Windsurf Instructor, with current First Aid Certificate and Powerboat level 2 qualification. Ideally with previous instructing experience, you must be able to work unsupervised and adept at teaching people of varied backgrounds, ages and abilities.
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Senior Watersport Instructor
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This is a more senior position encompassing all the requirements of our Watersports Instructors, but with additional responsibilities: As well as carrying out training, you will oversee all the Watersports Instructors and plan and manage the course schedules. You will ensure clients’ well being, particularly with regard to Health and Safety, and achieve high levels of client satisfaction. You will be responsible for ensuring all sailing equipment is maintained in a good and safe state. You will ideally have proven management experience and will have fulfilled a similar role previously. |
Tailor made travel consultant
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Competitive salary and benefits
Immediate start possible
We are a small, successful sailing and cruising holiday specialist based in North London (close to tube). We are currently looking for a reservations consultant to handle all aspects of booking and post booking arrangements. You will be working in a friendly environment with excellent career prospects.
Candidates must be well spoken, confident and with a good telephone manner. Previous experience in travel and/or the sailing/cruising industry an advantage.
For further information please call Chris on 020 8324 3118, or email your CV to info@seafarercruises.com |
