Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria
Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses
Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries
Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team
Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity
Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability
Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders.
Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development.
To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process
Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs.
Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience
In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore
Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector
Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required
Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development.

25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
Hybrid working for many roles
Life assurance (4x salary)
Private medical insurance
Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Bursary and Welfare Manager

Key skills