38 NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2007
Day release not an option?
Convert your experience into qualifications
The Vocational Education Training (VET)
Programme, an initiative of Blackburn College,
provides uniquely flexible routes to HNC, HND
and Degree success.
Designed for HM Forces, it's also proven ideal
for the hectic lifestyles of today’s Industry
Here’s an exciting opportunity
and draughting work with an emphasis on radio
professionals.
to further your career as a
communications and wideband technology, and
the provision of advice to customers.
Communications Design
• Study from afar
The successful applicant will be experienced
Draughtsperson in one of New
in communication design and draughting,
• Start any time of the year
Zealand’s largest integrated
with tertiary qualifications to Diploma level or
• Enjoy the support of our specialist team all
Mechanical, Electrical and
equivalent. Knowledge of marine engineering
year round
would be advantageous.
Electronic engineering facilities.
• Market leading programme - set up in 1995
This position offers a competitive salary in a
VTF is a Joint Venture between VT Group PLC
superb working environment and the challenge • Using the best flexible study methods, we tailor training to
(UK) and the Fitzroy Engineering Group (NZ)
of building VTF’s future capability in a complex
your individual experience
and manages the Devonport Dockyard on
and challenging market. Company website
• HNCs, HNDs and Degree Programmes in Engineering,
behalf of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
reference www.vtfitzroy.co.nz
Telecommunications and Management Fields
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager
A full position description can be obtained from
and working as part of a small team of design
Kristine Elliott e-mail: hr@vtfitzroy.co.nz
To find out more about transforming your career
and draughting specialists, this role will
or telephone no. 0061 9 446 1901.
provide opportunity for exposure to various
prospects and building on your experience,
Confidential applications, including Resume,
communication design jobs servicing the
should be sent to: hr@vtfitzroy.co.nz
give us a call on 01254 29-24-55,
marine industry. email: vets@blackburn.ac.uk or
or HR Manager, Private Bag 32 903,
Key tasks include undertaking technical Devonport, North Shore City 0744, Auckland,
visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/vets
investigations, preparation of reports, design New Zealand
DIRECTOR
THE ROYAL NAVY
SUBMARINE MUSEUM
BUSINESS
FOR SALE
PENFRIENDS
c. £42,000 per annum subject to negotiation
BUSINESS FOR SALE. Established
Gosport, Hampshire
profitable franchise business for sale
Don’t want to be
in Devon and Cornwall. Repeat
customer base in a massive business
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum tells the story of
lonely this year?
to business market. No experience
submarines and submariners in the Royal Navy. Housing a
required. Comprehensive professional
Find new friends to share lifes experiences with!
training and 24/7 on going support.
significant collection of artefacts, papers and photographs,
Protected local territory. Current
It’s so easy! Simply follow the instructions below...
the star attraction is HMS ALLIANCE a World War II
owner ex-Royal Navy. If you would
like to take control of your own future
...to fi nd new friends all over the world!
submarine.
and are seeking a profitable business
opportunity in the South West please
The Museum is seeking a successor to the Director in April 2008.
contact: Simon Gilmour on 01579
370150
The Director reports to the Trustees and is responsible for the management of
all aspects of the museum including a gift shop and corporate activities.
NAVY NEWS
The successful applicant will:
ADVERTISING
RATES
■ have a proven record of achievement in a senior role with a major
museum or other service provider.
■ be a skilled manager of people
DISPLAY
■ have the financial acumen to run a substantial budget
Full Page ................£2,268
■ be a creative self starter
Half Page .................£1,253
Name:
■ have excellent and influential interpersonal skills
Quarter Page ..............£709
■ be able to respond to challenges with intellectual vigour and S.c.c. (min 3 cm) .....£14.05
Address:
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Knowledge of submarines and curatorial knowledge will be an advantage but
Lineage ....... 90p per word
are not essential.
Trade minimum .....30wds.
For Sale, Minimum 10wds.
For a full job description and application form, applicants should send their
Box number ..................£3
CV with a covering letter showing how they meet the requirements of the post PENFRIENDS
Tel No: Age:
and stating present salary to The Chairman of Trustees, Royal Navy Submarine See details opposite
NAVAL WIDOW, 69, slim, house, car owner, varied interests. To meet
Museum , Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AS
Discounts, Colour Rates,
sincere gent, friendship. Box Nov 1
or email admin@rnsubmus.co.uk
Technical Details available
Visit our web site on www.rnsubmus.co.uk
on request.
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Interviews: 11th December 2007
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The Museum is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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