Full-Time

Night Supervisor

MSSC

MSSC

201-500 employees

Sea Cadets program and seafarer education

Compensation Overview

£14.24/hr

Queensferry, South Queensferry, UK + 4 more

More locations: Weymouth, UK | Rosyth, Dunfermline, UK | Torpoint, UK | Portsmouth, UK

In Person

The role is available at multiple UK facilities; working hours are overnight during residential training programmes.

Category
Training
Required Skills
First Aid

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Requirements
  • Experience of working with young people.
  • Knowledge of positively addressing challenging behaviour.
  • Ability to discharge duty of care to young people.
  • A current First Aid Certificate.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant health and safety, including assessing risk and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
  • Either a full current UK photo driving licence or UK passport.
Responsibilities
  • Provide overnight supervision to cadets aged 12–18 attending residential training courses at multiple facilities, working in conjunction with other supervisors.
  • Deliver fun and safe activities for young people outside formal training periods.
  • Work evenings from the start of the evening meal until completion of breakfast, when cadets are handed back to course instructors.
  • Attend required safeguarding and induction training and complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before working unsupervised.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with uniformed organisations or knowledge of Sea Cadet regulations.
  • A D1 endorsement and experience driving a minibus.
  • A current First Aid at Work Certificate or better.
  • A full, current UK driving licence.

MSSC runs two linked charities: Sea Cadets for 10- to 18-year-olds with nautical adventure across the UK, and the Marine Society which educates and mentors seafarers worldwide to gain skills and qualifications. Sea Cadets operates through 400 units, five training centers, six boat stations, a fleet of five offshore vessels, and about 9,000 volunteers, serving around 14,000 young people. The Marine Society offers education and distance-learning support that helps seafarers progress in their careers. The combined MSSC goal is to help young people build confidence and life skills while supporting maritime professionals in their career development.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Guy Holloway started 16 May 2025, bringing fresh charity leadership and youth-sector experience.
  • MSSC raised £3.2m for cadet activities and opened a record 52 new sections.
  • 2024/25 income reached £23.562m, up 25%, supporting expansion through 2025/26.

What critics are saying

  • MSSC depends heavily on Ministry of Defence grant-in-aid, still £12.0m in 2024/25.
  • The 2025 income jump relied on £5.863m from 202 Lambeth Road disposal.
  • If cadet growth stalls, the 2023-2028 Future Ready strategy loses its operating logic.

What makes MSSC unique

  • MSSC combines Sea Cadets youth development with maritime careers support and lifelong learning.
  • Its Royal Navy-aligned training gives cadets distinctive discipline, adventure, and credibility.
  • Few charities pair national youth reach with seafarer education and apprenticeship pathways.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Training Programs

Company News

Third Sector
Mar 13th, 2025
Seafarers' charity reveals next chief

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets has appointed Guy Holloway as its next chief executive.

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Oct 8th, 2024
Empowering Sea Cadets for Future Careers: A New Initiative

In 2023, the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) launched its Future Ready Strategic Plan with a clear vision: to empower Sea Cadets by giving them a user-friendly way to identify their unique skills, explore potential career paths both within and beyond the maritime industry, highlight areas where additional training can enhance their employability and to foster a sense of empowerment and confidence in navigating future career opportunities.