Volunteer Administrative Assistant (Remote) — Seafaring Centre in Portsmouth

The National Seamanship Training Centre (NSTC Lion) is looking for a number of volunteers to assist us to develop and enhance our offer to young people across the south coast.

NSTC lion was established by the Nautical Training Corps (Registered Charity) in the 1970’s with the current site having been built in 1991.

Since then, the site has operated as the NTC’s primary base for seamanship training, and support for the organisations operations across the south coast.

We are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to assist us with administration tasks in support of both NSTC Lion which is an RYA Training Centre, and the wider operation of the NTC. To be based at NSTC Lion, Tipner Lane, Portsmouth. But also remotely via our digital environment.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

- Taking and dissemination of meeting minutes

- Drafting of basic reports utilising supplied data.

- Scanning and organising archive records,

- Digitising historic documents

- Supporting the function of an RYA Training Centre

Required Qualities:

As part of the crew at NSTC lion you will need a sense of humour. You will need to be self aware, driven but relaxed enough to wear flip flops on super hot days.

The group of volunteers already in post come from a wide range of backgrounds including frontline emergency services, The armed forces, The hospitality industry, Regulated services and a raft of others.

This creates a dynamic culture where differences in expertise are celebrated and contribute to the overall strength of the team, the organisation and also allows for very interesting conversations around the office.

Volunteers will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and likely entry stage vetting due to the nature of the information that they will be dealing with.

Essential Skills and requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

• Speak and write in fluent english. Will be able to use a computer and carry out basic IT tasks including use of the internet.
• Will be personable, and supportive of the team around them.
• Will be proficient in use of tea and coffee making facilities and be prepared to make use of those skills.
• Will have lived in the United Kingdom for at least 5 years, and will be able to account for previous residential addresses during that time.
• Will be able to provide two references where requested.
• Will have at least two hours a week to be able to undertake the voluntary role.

Further Information:

The Nautical Training Corps (NTC) is a uniformed youth organisation based on the south coast of England. Established in 1944, the organisation worked to provide opportunities for young people to develop their interpersonal and professional skills in a post war Britain, through maritime and seamanship based training.

Established with recognition from the Royal Navy, cadets and junior officers where able to utilise their role within the NTC to join the service via the Y entry scheme.

In the 21st century, the NTC provides young people from a variety of backgrounds an opportunity to learn, develop and grow. Cadets enjoy a range of activities from camping, to sailing, shooting and archery.

Our Volunteers are critical to ensuring that we can continue to provide opportunities for young people who likely wouldn’t otherwise be offered them.

Applying for the role:

This is a non uniformed support role, which will report to the Commanding Officer of NSTC Lion, or their delegated representative.

Your CV in addition to a single page covering letter, including previous experience and your motivation to undertake the role, should be sent to recruitment@ntc.org.uk