The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking to recruit a Summer Trip Assistant in Largs, Scotland to join our small and driven team supporting young people aged 8-24, who are living through and beyond cancer.

Applications close: 25th February 2026

Do you thrive in busy and buzzing environments?
Do you have exceptional attention to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a close-knit team?
Are you able to take direction and continue tasks independently?
Do you have a flexible and adaptable approach to working, and a can-do attitude?
Are you passionate about helping young people?
Would you be proud to work for one of the country’s leading young person’s cancer support charities?

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, oppose prejudice, and are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We strive to be more representative of all young people who have had a cancer diagnosis in the UK and believe diversity amongst the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust team is key to delivering inclusive experiences for all.

If you share these values and think you are well suited to this role, but for whatever reason, feel under-represented by anything in this advert, on our website or in any of our marketing, we strongly encourage you to apply to help us be better.

Above the statutory annual leave allowance. (Your leave allowance will be calculated upon agreement of your start date, but is likely to be about 6 days over the 3-month employment period.)
branded staff kit & supplier discounts.Musto
Access to professional mental health supervision.
Vouchers for a free annual eye test at Specsavers.
Reward Gateway – discounts on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and more.

JOB TITLE:Summer Trip Assistant (Largs)REPORT TO:Operations Manager, NorthSALARY:£12.71 per hourCONTRACT TYPE:Full-time - 37.5 hours per week*LOCATION:Largs, ScotlandCLOSING DATE:25th February 2026

*see recruitment pack for full details

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that takes young people aged 8-24 sailing and on outdoor adventures to inspire them to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer.

Cancer can have a big impact on a young person’s mental wellbeing. For many young people, simply picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn’t possible. That is why when treatment ends, our work begins.

Through our sailing and outdoor adventures, young people have fun, gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover independence, and feel optimism for the future. They realise what they are capable of again - physically, mentally, and socially – and stop feeling like ‘the only one’. They can believe in a brighter future.

Cancer can have a big impact on a young person’s mental wellbeing. For many young people, simply picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn’t possible. That is why when treatment ends, our work begins.

Through our sailing and outdoor adventures, young people have fun, gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover independence, and feel optimism for the future. They realise what they are capable of again - physically, mentally, and socially – and stop feeling like ‘the only one’. They can believe in a brighter future.

Help young people have the summer of their lives!

This is a fun, rewarding and different way to spend your summer, if you’re someone who loves mucking in and being part of a team.

This is a varied role working within a small team based at our office in Largs, Scotland. You will help prepare our boats, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are on board for the sailing trips & equipment is prepared ready for our outdoor activity centre trips.

Please download our recruitment pack – in here you will find more information about the role and the Trust and full details on how to apply.

Closing date: 25th February 2026 (11.59pm)

Interviews will take place at our Largs, Scotland office in the week commencing 2nd March 2026.

A fun, rewarding and different way to spend your summer, if you’re someone who loves mucking in and being part of a team.

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ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST

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