The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
Job Role: World Class Programme (WCP) Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician
Salary: £40,000 - Salary Grade 3
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: RYA WCP Facility, Portland, Dorset with the potential for international travel
Start Date: April 2025
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
We are seeking a Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician to join the RYA World Class Programme (WCP) team. This exciting role involves supporting ‘Medal Winning’ performance through the preparation and maintenance of a variety of Olympic sailing dinghies and boards and helping with the day to day running of the RYA World Class Programme workshop.
Your responsibilities as WCP Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician will include:
Who we’re looking for:
Desirable qualifications and experience:
To Apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact jobs@rya.org.uk
Job description | Application form | Equality monitoring form
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Closing date for applications: 21 February 2025
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.