Navy CCF (RN) – CHIEF INSTRUCTOR OFFSHORE SAILING
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,580 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 415560 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced individual who has evidence of capably managing Offshore Boating Operations, ideally within a military setting. Previous experience of working with Adult Volunteers would be highly advantageous. The experience required for this role is:
1. Plan, resource and deliver CCF Offshore Sailing activities worldwide in accordance with current policy and regulations following direction from the PBO.
2. Instruct Offshore Sailing courses for Cadets and CFAVs through the relevant RYA schemes throughout the UK, ensuring that safety and instructional standards remain high.
3. Manage the yacht fleet and inventories tracking procurement, receipts maintenance and disposals, keeping SO2 Boats appraised of any issues.
4. Manage the Offshore Sailing budget, including VFM checks and applications for procurement ensuring activities stay within budget.
5. Monitor the levels of RYA qualifications held by CFAVs, ensuring the CCF RN HQ maintains the organic capability to deliver camps and courses through management of training and recruiting to enable a rolling succession plan.
6. Provide advice to the Commander, PBO and other agencies on the safe conduct and governance of Offshore Sailing within the CCF.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
1. Plan, resource and deliver CCF Offshore Sailing activities worldwide in accordance with current policy and regulations following direction from the PBO.
2. Instruct Offshore Sailing courses for Cadets and CFAVs through the relevant RYA schemes throughout the UK, ensuring that safety and instructional standards remain high.
3. Manage the yacht fleet and inventories tracking procurement, receipts maintenance and disposals, keeping SO2 Boats appraised of any issues.
4. Manage the Offshore Sailing budget, including VFM checks and applications for procurement ensuring activities stay within budget.
5. Monitor the levels of RYA qualifications held by CFAVs, ensuring the CCF RN HQ maintains the organic capability to deliver camps and courses through management of training and recruiting to enable a rolling succession plan.
6. Provide advice to the Commander, PBO and other agencies on the safe conduct and governance of Offshore Sailing within the CCF.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.