About this opportunity Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career with a historic local gem? We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Ferry First Mate to join our team and become part of Cumbrian heritage, aboard The Mallard, the iconic ferry that operates between Bowness and Hawkshead on stunning Windermere. Who we are looking for… This is a fantastic chance for individuals who are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. As a Ferry First Mate, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ferry, offering gold standard experience to our passengers while working in a picturesque and vibrant environment. What can we offer you What We Offer: Comprehensive training to ensure you are fully equipped for your role. The opportunity to be part of the wider Highways Operations team, supporting the maintenance of the Cumbrian Road network. A rewarding, dynamic, and hands-on position in a historic setting. About You: We are looking for individuals who are committed to safety, customer care, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working on a passenger ferry or similar vessel. Knowledge of man-overboard techniques and sailing/boat experience. Strong communication abilities, with the confidence to interact with passengers in a welcoming and professional manner. A solid understanding of Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and risk management. If you’re ready to take the helm of your career on The Mallard, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exciting journey and help preserve a key part of Cumbrian history Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents: Post Specification Role Profile Application and Interview information Closing date: 30th March 2025 Interview date: 3rd April 2025 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. Safer Recruitment At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.