CAMMACH BRYANT LIMITED

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Permanent

Job Description

Our client, a marine conservation charity, is seeking a Boat Development Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is a primarily remote role, with occasional travel required.

We are seeking an experienced development manager to undertake a boat development options appraisal and business planning exercise to underpin strategic decision making by the trustees and senior management team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full options appraisal and business planning exercise to include:
  • A refit of the current research vessel
  • Purchase and fitting out of a replacement vessel
  • The expansion of the boat-based assets of the charity to include purchase of a second vessel
• Document requirements, technical specifications, and whole life costs, covering a minimum 10-year period, for the development of the existing research vessel and procurement of a new boat asset (second-hand or brand new), in consultation with the Boat Committee, scientific and educational staff.
• Scope the requirements, delivery plans, and budget for a full refit of the charity’s current research vessel Silurian to modernise the living space, boat systems and scientific capabilities.
• Conduct extensive market research on suitable second-hand vessels available to purchase and refit and present options for consideration and shortlisting to the Boat Committee.
• Scope the requirements and costs for a new build vessel, including a review of suitable boat builders / shipyards and the development of relevant partnerships and contacts.
• Present findings to the boat committee, collate feedback and provide expertise and facilitation to assist the committee to select an option, or combination of options, to take forward.
• Outline a fundraising strategy, for the option or combination of options, selected by the boat committee and assist the Director to draft grant proposal documentation and hold initial funding pitch meetings.