Nautical Manager

Are you a Master Mariner with experience working with domestic and international maritime regulations?, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements Government's maritime safety standards in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
The Directorate of UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS) inspect and survey ships to ensure that they are meeting both UK and international safety, security and anti-pollution rules. UKMS also provides certification to ships and seafarers, register vessels and respond to pollution from shipping and offshore installations.
UK Technical Services Navigation (TSN) is part of UKTMS within the MCA. TSN supports Government's maritime strategy for 'Safer Ships and Cleaner Seas' by ensuring high standards of marine safety and marine environmental protection through the development, implementation and monitoring of consistent standards for UK navigation and radio-communication matters. This primarily covers SOLAS Convention Chapters IV and V (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,1974); the COLREG (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 “the COLREGs”); associated EU legislation and the ITU Convention (International Telecommunications Union Convention).
The Navigation team sits within TSN and has particular responsibilities around SOLAS V and COLREG, Marine Licensing and Consenting consultations including Space Launch Activities, Offshore Renewable Energy Installations, the Port Marine Safety Code, UK Categorisation of Waters, and Vessel Traffic Management.
What is the purpose of the Nautical Manager?
Effectively manage UK Navigation standards and acts as a focal point for the UK Administrations International & Statutory obligations that arise from SOLAS Chapter V & COLREGS. The post holder leads the Nautical team to set the direction of MCA Nautical and Navigation standards as senior standards manager, including direction and oversight over the development of MASS navigation policy.
To manage the MCA’s industry navigation stakeholder relationships and regular engagement with industry and other governmental bodies to feed into UK standards and international representation at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ To manage the development and evolution of MCA’s standards for Navigation and Collision Regulations as standards manager for the two statutory instruments mentioned and ensure suitable guidance is implemented, maintained and promulgated to all relevant stakeholders, including the review of relevant M-notices and providing advice regarding the UKs international obligations under the following:
+ To brief on and attend the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sessions as detailed below:
+ UK representation and membership of relevant committees of international bodies, providing the MCA input on Navigational technical subject matter.
+ Provide specialist navigation expert inputs to ensure the safety of navigation is represented in the activities of the other navigation team members, including Offshore Renewables, Marine Licensing, Space Licensing, Vessel Traffic Services and Ports.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile., The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager. Minimum expectations are for quarterly visits to the Southampton HQ.
There may be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK, which may involve overnight stays, example: attendance at IMO sessions (MSC and NCSR). Notice will be given prior to travel.
A passport valid for international travel is required for this role.
A full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.

Licences
Full UK Drivers Licence, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Leadership
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing, It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined above as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.
Sift and Interview Dates:
The sift is due to take place w/c 16th January 2025.
Interviews/assessments are likely to be held w/c 3rd February 2025
This interview will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Further details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
+ An interview.
+ A presentation.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Do you have experience of assessing and mitigating Navigational Risk in marine operations?, + English language and report writing skills, proficiency in producing and presenting reports/presentations.
+ Experience in a management level role (Chief Officer/Safety Officer or above) on SOLAS convention vessel.
o or in an equivalent technical management role within the shipping industry/ a shipping regulator.
+ Experience of working with domestic and international maritime regulations.
+ Experience of assessing and mitigating Navigational Risk in marine operations.
+ A valid passport., • An MCA Recognised STCW II/2 Master unlimited Certificate of Competency.
• Qualification at Level 5 or above of the England, Wales and Northern Ireland register of Regulated Qualifications (e.g. FdSc, DipHE, HND), or recognized equivalent, + Experience of management level role (Chief Officer/Safety Officer or above) on a SOLAS convention vessel or in an equivalent technical management role within the shipping industry/a shipping regulator.
+ Experience of working with domestic and international maritime regulations.
+ Experience of assessing and mitigating Navigational Risk in marine operations.

This role will be based in either Southampton, Hull or Newcastle-upon-Tyne, or Glasgow. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.

Would you like to become the driving force behind the UK’s domestic maritime policy and its contributions to international legislation at the IMO?
If so, we are looking for a Nautical Manager to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors., Alongside your salary of £54,857, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £15,892 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. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.