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About Us
Children’s Sailing Trust (CST) is a charity based in Cornwall that offers access to sailing and watersports to children aged 8-16, as well as young people with additional needs. We are passionate about using these activities as a tool to develop confidence, competence and resilience, enabling participants to reach their full potential in life. One of our key beliefs is that all children and young people should have the same opportunity to learn sailing and watersports, irrespective of financial challenges, disabilities or special educational needs.
Our charity has been working on the Helford River since 1997, taking local children, young people and adults sailing via our term-time schools programme, after school programme, weekend and commercial holiday courses. Our second location is the Trust’s fully accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard Peninsula. Complementing our current activities, Trevassack Lake enables us to offer watersports to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment that allows opportunities for all.
It is our ethos that everything we offer is available to all abilities, working hard to ensure that we are not only fully accessible, but fully inclusive, too.
Fundraising Lead
Permanent, full-time or part-time, flexible depending on candidate
About You
Are you an experienced and motivated fundraiser with a passion for building meaningful relationships and developing creative ways to grow income?
We’re looking for an engaging communicator who can connect with people, tell compelling stories and motivate others to support our mission; someone who enjoys variety, thrives on collaboration and takes pride in seeing the tangible difference their work makes.
We highly value transferable skills and passion for our cause, so if you are transitioning from a different sector or role, we encourage you to apply!
Overall Purpose of the Job
To deliver a balanced and sustainable fundraising programme, focussing on major donors, legacies, events and supporter stewardship while maintaining and growing relationships with Trusts and Foundations to ensure the long-term impact and financial stability of Children’s Sailing Trust.
Children’s Sailing Trust Benefits:
- Unbeatable location on the Lizard Peninsula with free parking
- Supportive, family-friendly working environment with flexible and hybrid working options considered
- Discounted watersports for staff
- Discounted café purchases for staff
- Fully accessible work venue for all
- Fun team culture, including team days and social events
- Commitment to staff development, offering on-the-job training in First Aid, Fire Warden, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and even powerboats!
Further Details and How to Apply
Start Date:
As soon as possible
How to Apply:
Complete our Application Form above and email your CV with covering letter highlighting your key experience relevant to this role to: jakie@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
or post to Jakie Jewell, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, Helston, TR12 6LH
Closing Date:
14th November 2025 (or earlier if position filled)
Interviews:
Interviews will take place thereafter at Trevassack Lake or online. Please let us know if there are any accessibility needs you may have for attending an interview.
Seasonal Instructors (March-end October)
Senior Instructors | Dinghy Instructors | Activity Instructors
About You
Let us know what your USP is – everyone has something special to offer when it comes to inspiring young people and we welcome all, but you need to be able to take the rough with the smooth, the dull with the spectacular, the paperwork with the splashing around.
You’ll be working with people from all kinds of background, from mainstream schools to SEND colleges, adult team-building to young children because everyone deserves to feel the freedom of being on the water – including you!
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Joining Team CST
Working with the best backdrops for any sailing centre, anywhere, the beautiful Helford River valley and the serene, picturesque Trevassack Lake at the heart of the Lizard peninsula, we feel very lucky.
On the river, you commute to the sailing beach by powerboat – a fun way for you and the students to start their sessions. On the lake, experience the joy of silent, electric motors, perfect for on-the-water coaching or peaceful outings for those with special educational needs.
Team CST work with busy school sessions and courses, but with a chilled atmosphere, ideal for instructors who can think for themselves whilst working as a team.
Rates of pay are dependant on experience and qualifications.
Working up to 5 days in 7 (to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays when required).
About the Roles
Senior Instructor and Activity/Dinghy Instructor
Working under the direction of the Activities Manager and Lead Instructor, Senior Instructors and Activity/Dinghy Instructors are responsible for the delivery of high quality watersports sessions to a wide variety of groups and individuals.
Senior Instructors oversee Activity/Dinghy Instructors plus Volunteers, and will take day to day responsibility for management of sessions and equipment.
A full induction, familiarisation and training package is provided.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for experienced RYA qualified Senior Instructors and Activity/Dinghy Instructors who ideally will have worked in similar roles successfully delivering a Youth Sailing Scheme for at least a year. A Paddlesport Instructor or Leader and/or a Powerboat Instructor qualification is desirable.
Further Details and How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below or requested by email: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
To apply please send an up-to-date CV and letter of application to: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
Or post to Rupert Whelan, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: ongoing
Contract Dates: anytime between March through to early November
Please note any role is subject to satisfactory references and where appropriate DBS clearance (enhanced child workforce).
For any further information or to have an informal discussion about the roles please call 01326 702326.
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