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441112

£44,241

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Permanent

MCA - UK Technical Maritime Services

Environment and Sustainability
Operational Delivery
Policy

Flexible working, Full-time

1

Southampton

• Can you represent the MCA and the UK on the global stage, delivering impactful papers that shape maritime technical policy?
• Do you thrive on shaping maritime technical policy to improve clean ship operations?
• Have you provided expert advice on complex environmental and safety issues, driving innovation in clean ship practices?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Clean Ship Operations Subject Lead to work within the Directorate of UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS) which has responsibility for developing, negotiating, and maintaining UK subject technical and implementation decisions and regulations relating to a wide range of safety and environment issues associated with ships and vessels of all sizes (from small pleasure vessels to the largest internationally trading ships). This provides a dynamic working environment including regular engagement with operational colleagues in other areas of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), other Government Departments, and other national Maritime Administrations, as well as industry stakeholders.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers

As a Clean Ship Operations Subject Lead, you will take a proactive lead in managing and developing UK subject technical decisions and implementation of regulations and guidance in support of UK government objectives for a safe and commercially successful UK fleet. You will act as the liaison for stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure the MCA has an informed and balanced approach that meets the Government's obligations, industry needs, and public expectations.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing and leading the negotiation, development, implementation and oversight of UK technical decisions and regulations to uphold and advance the regulatory framework for UK merchant ships.
• Representing the MCA and/or UK at meetings and workings groups eg International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Department of Transport (DfT), including drafting and presentation of papers.
• Providing a focal point role for stakeholders on matters regarding UK subject technical and implementation decisions.
• Drafting instructions for Government lawyers for preparation and implementation of regulations, codes and guidance related to UK policy and coordinate associated impact assessments.
• Developing and maintaining awareness of the national and international political nature of the subject and technical context of the subject area through liaison with key stakeholders.
• Subject lead for relevant international and domestic subjects covered by clean ship operations including, Anti-fouling Systems, Biofouling, Ballast Water, International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex IV - Sewage, Annex V- Garbage, Port Reception Facilities, and Underwater Radiated Noise.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Essential licenses:

• A valid passport for international travel

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge, drawing on relevant experience of drafting technical policy.
• Experience of working within the maritime or environmental sector.

Additional Information

Operational Delivery Profession

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.

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Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Hybrid working available

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Occasional UK and overseas travel which may involve overnight stays and working outside of normal hours, potentially at weekends.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. Therefore, this role is not open to applications from those who require sponsorship – candidates must ensure they have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

A valid passport for international travel

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £44,241, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

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Job contact :

• Name : Rachel Millican
• Email : Rachel.millican@mcga.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : advertRecruitment.ges@cabinetoffice.gov.uk