The Offshore & Ocean Rowing Club – Club Manager
The Offshore & Ocean Rowing Club is seeking an experienced, practical, and safety-focused Club Manager to support teams training for offshore and ocean rowing challenges, including the GB Row Challenge and oversee day-to-day club operations.
This is not a conventional marine operations role. The boats don’t just train crews to row 2,000 miles around Britain.
They also contribute directly to world-leading marine science, acting as mobile research platforms, collecting vital data on:
• Ocean temperature
• Microplastics pollution
• Underwater sound and noise
• Marine biodiversity (eDNA)
About the Role
The Club Manager is responsible for the safe, professional, and efficient operation of the Offshore & Ocean Rowing Club.
The Club supports teams training for offshore and ocean rowing challenges, including the GB Row Challenge. Members rely on the Club to provide fully maintained ocean rowing boats, compliant safety equipment, and high-quality training support to enable them to complete the required 200 hours of qualifying sea time and prepare for demanding offshore expeditions.
In addition to training operations, the Club supports marine science activity by enabling boats to safely carry scientific equipment that collects data on ocean temperature, microplastics, underwater sound, and marine biodiversity in partnership with leading universities.
This role carries direct responsibility for safety, asset readiness, and service delivery. Boats, equipment, and systems must be maintained to ensure they are operational, compliant, and ready for all booked training sessions.
Time Commitment & Flexibility:
This is a high-trust, outcomes-focused role.
• You work around crews, not the other way around
• Training often takes place at weekends and during agreed training weeks (particularly April–August)
• Outside peak season, the role offers significant flexibility
The emphasis is on safety, readiness, and delivery, not fixed daily hours.
Working Pattern (Annualised Hours):
Your salary is guaranteed and paid monthly, while hours flex across the year:
• Mar–Apr: 2–3 days/week (Preparation & crew readiness)
• May: 3–4 days/week (Training & final preparation)
• Jun–Aug: 4–5 days/week (Race delivery & support)
• Sep–Feb: 1–2 days/week (Off season admin & planning)
Total hours are balanced across the year .
This role suits someone who:
• Has experience with a sailing club, rowing club, or small membership-based organisation
• Has an understanding of rowing or endurance sport (helpful but not essential)
• Enjoys building and supporting a club community
• Is practical, hands-on, and comfortable working with boats, equipment, and maintenance
• Is calm, organised, and safety-led, even under pressure
• Is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Is motivated by adventure with purpose, rather than routine or desk-based work
• Is happy balancing flexibility with accountability
• Has an interest in supporting meaningful environmental science
• Has offshore, maritime, or ex-military experience (helpful, not essential)
Qualifications & Experience:
You should hold, or be willing to obtain:
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Fire Warden qualification
• Valid driving licence suitable for towing boats
• RYA VHF-SRC
• RYA Sea Survival
• RYA First Aid at Sea
• RYA Essential Navigation
• RYA Day Skipper Theory (practical desirable)
• Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore Theory (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with MCA MGN 280 regulations
To Apply, send your application to: [email protected]
Salary: £30,000 paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Type: Part-time with seasonal variation.
Contact: Annualised contract expecting to require no more than 1,290 hours per annum as outlined in details
Application Dates: From Thursday 29th January 2026 to Friday 27th February 2026