Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer - Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust 

Full time - remote working (UK based) role

This is an exciting new role to build upon the recognition of our achievements to date, by elevating the awareness of the Trust and our many partners. We expect that National Geographic will release their documentary in Autumn 2024 about Shackleton and the expedition organized by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust that found the wreck of Endurance in the Weddell Sea. This is likely to lead to heightened awareness of and interest in our work, which will appeal to applicants with a real interest in maritime heritage and, ideally, the Falkland Islands and/or the South Atlantic/Southern Ocean.

 As COO you will serve as the first point of contact representing FMHT in, we envisage, an increasingly high-profile public manner. You will report to the Chair of Trustees, working collaboratively with the Trustees. You will also collaborate with a variety of charities, institutions and agencies, all with shared interests in our work. 

We are seeking an energetic ‘all-rounder’ - a proven leadership professional who will roll their sleeves up and deliver. You will have outstanding communication and liaison skills, be skilful in raising funds and engaging sponsors together with sound financial and contract management experience.  Drawing from your previous experience you will help to design, implement and deliver our operational and commercial objectives. Highly self-motivated, you will possess the vision, energy and drive to help create and to implement sustainable strategies for the Trust.

What We Can Offer You

This is a truly special role to join FMHT at this unique and exciting time for us. We are offering a compelling package:

• £70,000 annual salary
• Six weeks annual holiday plus UK public holidays
• 5% employer's pension contribution
• Home based in the UK
• Travel throughout the UK from time to time
• Occasional long distance travel usually but not exclusively to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and other remote areas.

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply via Website" button below to apply online. When you click on the "Apply via Website" button you will be directed to further information about this role. You can also find additional information on our website: https://fmht.co.uk/news/

Please send us your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you to: info@personnelconsultancy.com

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th July 2024