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Oliver Tucker

Oliver Tucker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Boating Officer at British Antarctic Survey 🇦🇶

  • Education

    • UCL

      2020 - 2023
      Geography SOCIAL SCIENCES Upper Second Class Honours, BA Geography

      Activities and Societies: Active in the university Labour society. Specialising in human geography with proficiency in research techniques.

    • Exeter School

      2014 - 2020
      Secondary Education GCSES - 7A* 3As; A-Level - 2A* and 1A in Politics, Economics and Geography

  • Experience

    • Lyme Regis Sea School

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2024

      Centre manager, delivering a full summer and Easter program each year. Notable achievements in the role include:✔️Increasing staff retention growing instructional team from 20 to 60+✔️Delivering sailing sessions to over 700 people in 2023, compared to around 150 in 2021 ✔️Leading on staff training, designing an app-based induction, and reasserting safety as a pivotal part of everything we do.✔️Web design, bookings management and client relations. Managing transactions associated with an £80,000+ annual turnover. Show less

      • Chief Instructor

        Sept 2021 - Aug 2024

      • Senior Instructor

        Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Dinghy Instructor

        Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

      • Assistant Instructor

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

    • The Flamingo Pool, Axminster

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2022
      Lifeguard

      RLSS UK Qualified Lifeguard (August 2018)Pool Lifeguard with 3+ years experience. Day-to-day tasks involve opening up and cleaning down the pool, managing pool user loads and interacting with swimmers to reduce risk in the poolside environment.

    • Labour Party

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
      Casework in Labour Party, Exeter Constituency Office

    • Cinnamons Indian Restaurant

      Apr 2020 - Oct 2021
      Front of House Staff

      Front of house staff in a high-intensity restaurant and takeaway environment.Experience of cash handling, taking phone calls, legal compliance and accounting.Social media and advertising management for a pages with 15,000-50,000 views per month.

    • The Labour Party

      Nov 2020 - May 2021
      Council Candidate

      Selected as candidate for County Council for 2021 local elections, increased our party's vote share by 70% on the previous result.Successful in both an interview panelling and vetting process, as well as a contested selection meeting for the candidature of Axminster division.Required skills include organisation, social media management, member engagement strategising and ability to learn and interpret local issues.Strong knowledge of GDPR legislation and managing voter data in accordance with electoral law. Show less

    • Axminster Town Council

      Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
      Councillor

    • Water Skills Academy

      Apr 2022 - Oct 2023
      Freelance Coach

      Freelance SUP coach from April 2022 until the liquidation of the Water Skills Academy in late 2023. Core skills and responsibilities in group management and operating on flowing waters. Primary operating base in Richmond.

    • Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

      Nov 2023 - now

      I have worked in a variety of different centres across the London and SE RYA region. From reservoirs, to rivers, to the Tidal Thames, I have delivered RYA Instruction to the highest standards, adapting teaching methods to varying circumstances and customers.I particularly pride myself on being responsive, available and flexible when communicating with training centres and clubs, to ensure that our calendars and goals are aligned. Freelance First Aid instructor, delivering the RYA First Aid course. I am freelance and travel to deliver this course at your base or club.✔️A relaxed and friendly classroom manner✔️A commitment to all learners enjoying their course, rather than just putting up with it.✔️All required equipment for teaching, except a display or projector✔️QCPR manikins for scored CPR feedback

      • Freelance Instructor and Coach

        Sept 2021 - now

      • First Aid Instructor

        Nov 2023 - now

    • Lyme Bay Boat Trips

      Jul 2024 - now
      Skipper

      Trip/charter skipper, working both fishing and touring trips aboard a 12 person, diesel displacement vessel.

    • British Antarctic Survey

      Jul 2024 - now
      Boating Officer

      Responsible for small boat operations in one of the most challenging environments on the planet. Day-to-day activities include dive operations, CTD and ROV launch/recovery, marine search and rescue management/training as well as training and recreation for water users on station. All fleet management is within the role’s responsibility, from GRP and gelcoat repair to engine maintenance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hyperbaric Chamber Operator

      DDRC Healthcare

    • RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat CoC

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    • Advanced Powerboat Instructor

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • STCW Personal Survival Techniques

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    • Marine Radio Instructor/Assessor

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • Senior Dinghy Instructor

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1 - 5 Day)

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • Race Coach Level 2

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

    • Yachtmaster Shorebased

      Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Oliver Tucker
      Team Award British Antarctic Survet Jul 2025 "Collaborating as a team, the staff members named in this nomination went above and beyond to voluntarily facilitate providing extra recreation for their colleagues throughout the summer season. In addition to providing purely recreational trips, the team has been innovative in finding ways to put on extra training opportunities, allowing 9 members of the station population to be trained as crew. This not only aids the personal development of these individuals, it also increases the pool of… Show more "Collaborating as a team, the staff members named in this nomination went above and beyond to voluntarily facilitate providing extra recreation for their colleagues throughout the summer season. In addition to providing purely recreational trips, the team has been innovative in finding ways to put on extra training opportunities, allowing 9 members of the station population to be trained as crew. This not only aids the personal development of these individuals, it also increases the pool of staff available to assist with both work and recreation trips in the coming 25/26 summer season, where recreation is again highly likely to be constrained. In a clear demonstration of excellence in their performance, over the 16-week period from 1st January 2025-25th April 2025 these individuals took part in 182 boating operations. Of these, 33 were recreation trips with a further 10 training trips. This means that these members of staff voluntarily increased their workload by 24% over a 4-month period, with the vast majority of these trips taking place over weekends that would otherwise have been time off – a real show of integrity from the team. This marked increase in recreation opportunities has had a major positive impact on station morale, especially during periods of high station occupancy. Even more remarkable is that this has been achieved with no negative impact on the day-to-day diving and science operations that is the team’s primary role. This contribution to station life, demonstrating the key values of Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence and Integrity, is significant and deserving of recognition" Show less
    • Awarded to Oliver Tucker
      2025 Safety Together Award British Antarctic Survey Jun 2025 ‘Your colleague praised your calm and professional response to the Lagoon Hut fire at Rothera. They highlighted how your actions during the incident helped ensure no one was harmed and demonstrated excellent safety standards in the face of a crisis. Your actions embody the values of BAS and UKRI. By speaking up and embodying these values, you have helped to support a safer working culture for all. Thank you.’

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Foodbank Staff

      Issued by AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE on Mar 2020
      AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTREAssociated with Oliver Tucker

    • Staff

      Issued by Foodsave CIC on Dec 2020
      Foodsave CICAssociated with Oliver Tucker