Steamship Freshspring is an historic steamship and a resource for young people and a diverse range of groups, providing inspiration, engagement and a pathway to motivation and future careers.
SS Freshspring is an historic steamship, the only survivor in her class berthed currently as a static exhibit in Bideford, North Devon welcoming Sunday visitors during the open season, but with the ambition to sail again.
Working successfully since 2013, the primary reason for her rescue was to create a resource to inspire and engage young people, to encourage their interest in STEM subjects and maritime studies, providing a pathway into a variety of careers. The Trust also provides support and activity for a diverse range of groups including, socially excluded young people, special needs groups and adults needing directional support or motivational activity
We have embarked on the next step to explore the options and opportunities to secure the sustainable long term future of the SS Freshspring. A recent National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has enabled us to complete a study into the feasibility of her going to sea and to carry passengers.
Meanwhile, we need to continue to develop the range of people engaging with her, her impact on the local community and her income generating activities. To successfully achieve this, we now need to widen the number and range of Volunteers and Trustees on the board.
We are looking for people to support, shape and communicate the aims and future of SS Freshspring and are especially keen hear from people wanting to apply their skills, experience and interests in communications and marketing
We are looking for someone to lead the development and delivery of a Communications and Marketing Plan. This will enable us to effectively communicate with our diverse audience, including our local communities, Members and Volunteers. Engagement and income generation are key to our future, this role will develop the effectiveness and range of marketing of our activities, events and fundraising campaigns. This will include development and oversight of our digital presence; website, social media, email marketing campaigns and helping to create compelling content and collateral to promote SS Freshspring Trust’s aims and activities
As part of the board you will use your skills and experience to support and shape our work and strategic direction. If you are not quite ready to take on a Trustee role, we also welcome interest from people wanting to use your skills and develop your experience while supporting our work.
As part of our Trustee board, you will support us through a period of significant growth and development as we continue to shape our direction, find funding and work towards our ambition of taking the ship to sea, maybe within the next five years.
Trustees will engage in all aspects of governance to ensure the Trust remains robust and forward thinking. Fundraising is a role that all Trustees will engage in at some level.
Apply through Reach with a short explanation of why you would like to join us and what skills you bring. After shortlisting we’ll come back to you and invite you to meet the Board for a discussion
