Head of Ship Management

3 weeks ago


North West, United Kingdom Nuclear Transport Solutions Full time
Head of Ship Management - North West

Join Our Team as Head of Ship Management & Chartering

Location: Flexible, with global travel opportunities

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing nuclear transport solutions? As the Head of Ship Management & Chartering at NTS, you'll be at the forefront of our shipping operations, steering the strategic direction, and ensuring top-notch performance and safety. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and highly regulated industry

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values freedom, helpfulness, and drive.
  • Global Impact: Work with international customers and suppliers, and collaborate with governments and key industry stakeholders.
  • Leadership Role: Lead and develop a team of professionals, ensuring the safe, secure, and compliant transport of radioactive materials.
  • Strategic Influence: Shape the future of NTS’s shipping operations with your strategic vision and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee PNTL Ship Management: Manage the PNTL Ship Management contract and ensure the fleet operates safely and reliably.
  • Set Strategic Direction: Guide the PNTL ship manager in developing and implementing robust strategies for fleet management.
  • Risk Management: Identify and manage operational risks, ensuring comprehensive risk action plans.
  • Performance Assurance: Monitor and assure the performance of the PNTL ship manager.
  • Budget Management: Oversee a budget of approximately £20m, ensuring financial controls are in place.
  • Marine Transport Delivery: Ensure the delivery of compliant, safe, and secure marine transports.
  • Chartering Oversight: Implement and oversee chartering arrangements, including operational planning, sales, agency, bunkering, and supplier contracts.
  • Security Assurance: Ensure vessel physical protection security arrangements are in place as per approved security plans.
  • Project Sponsorship: Sponsor key NTS projects and drive innovation.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop the NTS Ship Management Team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Maritime Expertise: Degree in a maritime field or equivalent professional qualification with senior sea-going experience.
  • Operational Excellence: Proven track record in improving performance and leading cultural change.
  • HSEQ Knowledge: Strong knowledge of health, safety, security, environment, and quality management.
  • Strategic Vision: Experience in leading the development and implementation of strategy in a highly regulated, safety, and security-critical business.
  • Financial Acumen: Expertise in managing complex budgets and financial controls.
  • Commercial Skills: Strong commercial, contract management, and procurement strategy skills.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a team of professionals.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of customers, regulators, and stakeholders.

Special Features:

  • On-Call Duty: Be prepared to be on-call out of hours on a rota basis.

Ready to make waves in the world of nuclear transport solutions? Apply now and join us in driving innovation and excellence in shipping operations


The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.



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