Commissioner Roles
Board Members Required
Do you possess the qualities needed to help lead this vibrant harbour?
Attendance will be required at twelve Board Meetings a year (held in the evening) plus additional hours as required.
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners wish to make an appointment to the Board on a voluntary basis for a four-year term commencing January 2025. The Commissioners are looking for a high-quality individual with an interest in public service. Knowledge of some of the following areas is desirable: water related activity, shipping, small business, laws relating to England and commercial, safety and environmental issues.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession or other activities. Residence within a reasonable distance of Brightlingsea and familiarity with local issues is desirable.
For an application form please contact the Harbour Master, Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, 4 Copperas Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, C07 0AP. Telephone No. 01206 302200 www.brightlingseaharbour.org
Completed application forms must be returned by 25th Nov 2024.
Working For Brightlingsea Harbour
Brightlingsea Harbour has a local workforce who work year-round to ensure all users get the best experience possible.
We have varied roles, which quite literally change with the seasons.
In the Winter maintenance is the primary concern, incremental staff are required for:
- Pontoon Jet washing
- Painting
- Planking Repairs
- Grounds Maintenance
In the Summer Marine operational staff are required for:
- Water Taxi Coxswains in the Evenings
- Ferry Coxswains
- Charter Ferry Coxswains to Wivenhoe (must be commercially endorsed or hold an MCA issued COC)
- Harbour Assistants
- River Patrol Crews
We are also always looking for local suppliers who can work with the harbour to use local resources.
To operate any of the harbour vessels you must be qualified to at least RYA level 2 Powerboat, must be over 18 and ideally hold a First aid certificate.
Please send CV or requests for further detail to the Deputy Harbour Master, Harbour Office, 4 Copperas Road, Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0AP or dhm@brightlingseaharbour.org
Brightlingsea Harbour Apprenticeships
Our next Apprentice intakes:
Afloat apprenticeship: August 2025
Office administration apprenticeship: February 2025