Ship Safety Policy Lead

1 week ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 284189**Salary**:

- £39,428**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MCA - UK Maritime Services**Type of role**:

- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- Aberdeen, Belfast, Beverley, Cardiff, Colchester, Crosby, Dover, Falmouth, Milford Haven, Paisley, Plymouth, South Shields, SouthamptonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Are you able to build successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels?

Can you use your exceptional written skills to draft high quality documents?

Would you love a varied role which brings fantastic exposure across the industry?

If so, 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.

Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport.

**Job description**:
Within the Directorate of UK Maritime Services (UKMS), Ship Standards has responsibility for developing, negotiating, and maintaining UK policies 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.

As the Ship Safety Policy Lead, you will take a proactive lead in managing and developing UK policy regulations and guidance, in support of UK government objectives to ensure a safe and commercially successful UK fleet.

The role holder will provide a focal point, within their area of responsibility, for a variety of internal and external stakeholders including those from other Government departments and the shipping industry, both nationally and internationally.

This role brings an abundance of across government working, industry engagement and liaison with lawyers and parliament to ensure the correct implementation of maritime the policies and legislations.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Contributing to, and where appropriate leading, the negotiation, development, implementation and management of policy and regulation in order to maintain and further develop a safety-focused, consistent and proportionate regulatory framework for merchant ships in the UK, in particular where this relates to policies concerning ship safety, with a focus on, but not limited to Stability, Load Line and Tonnage.
- In conjunction with senior colleagues, representing the MCA, and/or the UK, at internal, external and international meetings and working groups (e.g. International Maritime Organization (IMO), Department for Transport (DfT) etc.) associated with their areas of responsibility, including the drafting and presentation of substantive papers where necessary.
- Drafting instructions for Government lawyers for preparation and timely implementation of regulations and codes and guidance related to UK policy and coordinate associated impact assessments. This includes the development of M-Notices, Safety Bulletins, Instructions to Surveyors and Advice Notes as required.
- Acting as policy lead for relevant international and domestic regulations covered by ship standards and which may include, Stability, Load Line and Tonnage and to assist in other ship safety policies etc. as assigned by line manager.

For an in-depth insight into the role, please refer to the Role Profile attached to this advert.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a team where no two days are the same. You will enjoy a varied workload looking at different aspects of Ship Safety Policy and legislation in order to achieve the MCA’s strategic vision. This role provides a key opportunity to be involved in discussions with the international maritime organisation, providing fantastic exposure across the industry and the chance to network and build long lasting relationships.

There will be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK and overseas, which may involve overnight stays away from home. A passport valid for international travel is required.

This role can be based at any of the advertised locations. 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. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.

**Person specification**:
You will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly


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