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Boat Builder - The Cellardyke Trust
Created: 20/10/2026News/Events Category: Job Vacancies
Post: Boat Builder (Manx Beauty Project)
Organisation: The Cellardyke Trust
Contract: Fixed contract
Hours: Full time
Salary: £40,000
Location: Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife
The Manx Beauty is an historic fishing vessel, built of wood in Cellardyke in 1937, and subsequently owned and operated from various ports across the British Isles. Now in a poor state of repair, their project is to improve lives and community through the rebuilding of the Manx Beauty.
The core priority of the project is to deliver training opportunities for young people and volunteers to engage in practical boat rebuilding, restoration and recycling. In addition to students from their partner high school, Waid Academy in Anstruther, the target volunteers are those isolated through social, economic or health issues.
They will create a supportive environment for certificated training opportunities. There will also be additional openings for volunteers to engage in related arts and cultural heritage projects.
The role
In July 2026 The Cellardyke Trust was awarded £1.2m funding by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the project.
They require a Boat Builder to join their team, working closely with the Project Coordinator, Volunteer Development and Support Worker and teaching staff and students at the local high school the Waid Academy.
They are seeking a highly organised, self-motivated individual with a strong interest in heritage, community and education, to rebuild the Manx Beauty and deliver education courses in partnership with the school.
About you
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of practical wooden boat building, possessing the knowledge and skill to rebuild the Manx Beauty whilst working with a team of volunteers and managing an apprentice.
They are seeking an individual with excellent people and communication skills, preferably with experience of educating/training others.
An inclusive approach with a drive to facilitate access for all to engage with heritage and the ability to motivate and inspire others to do likewise is a key value.
How to apply
Click here to apply through their website.
Closing date: Friday 20 november 2026
Interview: w/c 7 December 2026
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