Flotilla First Mate

First mate responsibilities with Seafarer make this a varied and rewarding role. You'll assist the flotilla skipper on the water and take charge of the logistics that make each flotilla week run smoothly ashore.

Most positions run for the full 2027 season, from mid April to late October, in Greece.

What you'll do

• Assist the flotilla skipper with guest briefings and mooring the flotilla yachts
• Organise the logistics of off-water activities, planning group meals, excursions, and activities with the Seafarer crew and local resources
• Work with the rest of the flotilla crew on turnaround days to check and prepare the yachts
• Provide grocery welcome packs for each yacht and make sure the lead yacht is provisioned
• Liaise with our local agents so guest transfers between the airport and our base run smoothly
• Account for all the funds you spend

Salary: Competitive and based on experience. Every applicant receives full details of the starting salary and package in writing before their interview.

All found: your accommodation and meals are included throughout the season, on board or ashore, with return flights, insurance, and pre-season training on top.

RYA training: first mates who complete a full season receive RYA Day Skipper training with Seafarer Training.

Your package also includes:

• Discounted holidays for family and friends
• Uniform
• Further opportunities with Seafarer and our parent company, Best of Travel
• Assistance with visa applications, if applicable

Qualifications

• Experience in line with RYA Competent Crew or above (sailing qualifications are useful, though not essential)
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Energetic, diplomatic, and responsible, with a sense of fun and good organisational skills
• Able to manage your own work and confident in front of guests
• Comfortable living in the confines of a yacht, ideally having spent at least a week living on board before
• Service focused, enthusiastic, and sociable, with a determination to give our guests their best ever holiday
• 18 or over and well presented
• Available for an online interview between November and March

All our flotillas operate in English, so foreign languages aren't essential, though they can be an asset. We welcome applications from all ages and all nationalities. Formalities are straightforward for EU nationals. For British and other non-EU nationals, positions depend on obtaining the necessary work permits, and we offer help with visa applications. We're also happy to consider couples, so please make it clear on both CVs if you're applying together.

Why Seafarer

Hospitality sits at the heart of what we do: a Greek value that means making people feel welcome and looked after, so they leave with stories to tell.

You'll work alongside people with years of experience in sailing and travel, and we invest in our team so you can learn, develop your skills, and take on new challenges. This is a great opportunity if you're making a career in the sailing or travel industries and want to experience life working abroad.

How to apply

Send your CV (two pages maximum) and a short covering letter through the application form on our vacancies page: https://seafarersailing.co.uk/jobs/. Please apply as soon as possible, and no later than mid January 2027 for our main recruitment period.