How to Define a Seafarer?

You can define a seafarer as literally being someone who is employed to serve aboard any type of marine vessel. This usually refers to active seafaring workers, but can be used to describe a person with a long history of serving within the profession.

This may sound like a simple definition, but delving further into the profession will reveal a plethora of service types and roles that individual seafarers can play in their line of work.

The work that seafarers do is often under-appreciated by the majority, and their working conditions vary. Read on to learn more about the 1.89 million international seafarers worldwide and discover just why they are so important in helping to maintain our way of life. https://www.missiontoseafarers.org/

About Us

Founded in 1856, the purpose of The Mission to Seafarers ("MtS") is to share God’s love and grace with seafarers by caring for them in the many difficult and challenging circumstances they encounter. Our ministry is wide ranging and holistic with an emphasis on compassionate, practical action and an absolute commitment to working with those of all faiths and nationalities, always with the deepest sensitivity and respect. We currently have a presence in over 200 ports in 50 countries. Our charitable aims commit us to the spiritual, physical and moral support of seafarers and their families worldwide. Our values reflect our core Christian purpose. They explain how we work and embody our ambition and commitment to focus on the way we care for seafarers and their families, and those who work for our organisation.

About the Roles

We are currently seeking to fill two broad-ranging and challenging roles, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of MtS's important work in Rotterdam.

Chaplaincy Team Leader

The Chaplaincy Team Leader will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategy for the effective provision of MtS's services across the port of Rotterdam. This will include an impactful ship visiting programme, the provision of pastoral and advocacy support, leading the development of MtS's seafarer centres in Rotterdam and providing leadership to both MtS staff and volunteers. The Team Leader will also identify opportunities to collaborate with partner organisations at the port and in the wider community, and will represent MtS in the area.

Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker

The Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker will partner with the Chaplaincy Team Leader to deliver the strategy for the effective provision of MtS's services across the port in Rotterdam. This will include ship visiting, providing chaplaincy and pastoral support, involvement in the resolution of seafarers’ justice and welfare issues, supervising volunteers, and partnering with other port chaplains, welfare workers and seafarer centres locally to ensure ministry continuity.

MtS is an Anglican Mission. These posts are open to Christians of all denominations who possess a strong Christian faith. Candidates should have empathy with MtS's Anglican roots, be willing to work closely with Anglican churches and have a genuine passion for the aims and purpose of MtS. How to

Apply For full details on each role, including person specification, salary.

How to apply, please email jobs@missiontoseafarers.org stating which role you are interested in.

Closing Date for Applications 12 noon on Friday 6th October 2023

There is a commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding Policies (vetting and screening) will apply to this post.

The Diocese in Europe is keen to encourage applications from Women and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who are currently under-represented in senior positions in the diocese.