Advertised from 2 June 2025

Role

All Aboard is a canal boat and project run by Polwarth Parish Church. The boat hosts unique trips on Edinburgh's Union Canal for community groups and organisations to improve wellbeing, socialise and discover new experiences while surrounded by nature in the heart of the city. Through All Aboard we also offer unique volunteering opportunities to join our crew or become a helmsperson on the boat. 

The All Aboard Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the All Aboard canal boat, including coordinating activities and volunteering that take place on board. They will also oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the boat and organise and host events and activities in relation to All Aboard. In doing so, they will encourage positive engagement with the Union Canal across all ages to improve wellbeing and community cohesion. 

Key responsibilities 

• Management of the day-to-day running of the boat and carrying out other day-to-day activities, as are required for the effective operation of the project, including managing bookings and the All Aboard inbox.

• Maintenance and upkeep of the canal boat, which includes scheduling specialist works, inspections, pump outs and other routine maintenance activities as are reasonably necessary to keep the canal boat in good, working, and safe condition.

• Managing, supporting and training volunteers.

• Helming and/or crewing the canal boat as required. 

• Liaising with external organisations and community groups to coordinate their use of the boat in keeping with All Aboard’s key aims: promoting the use of the boat and volunteering opportunities to others, in line with the vision and mission of Polwarth Parish Church.

• Organising and hosting events and activities on behalf of Polwarth Parish Church, service users, including scheduled excursions on the Union Canal. 

• Organising the certification of the canal boat, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations. 

• Supporting with health and safety measures.

Application notes

An application pack is available for download below.

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025

Interview date: Monday 23rd June 2025

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