Business Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency Full time

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

- 258432**Salary**:

- £22,497**Job grade**:

- Administrative Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MCA - Directorate of Maritime Safety and Standards**Type of role**:

- Administration / Corporate Support
- Customer Insight
- Operational Delivery**Working pattern**:

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

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- SouthamptonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Would you love to work in a supportive team enjoying a varied role?

Are you very well organised and proactive?

Do you have excellent communication skills and the drive to deliver excellent service?

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**:
UK Maritime Services (UKMS) inspect and survey ships to ensure that they are meeting both UK and international safety, security and anti-pollution standards. Additionally, UKMS works closely with the Directorate of the United Kingdom Shipping Register (DUKSR) in providing certification to ships and seafarers, the registering of vessels on the UK flag and responding to pollution from shipping and offshore installations.

The Business Support Officer will play a key role within the Southampton Marine Office, to ensure that the Business Support service is consistent and aligned with Survey and Inspection priorities. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Marine Office Business Support Manager, the successful individual will provide a first-class quality survey and inspection service to both customers and clients of the Agency's maritime services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very friendly close-knit and supportive team in a varied role, which provides services that contribute directly to the safety of the seas.

This role will be based in the Southampton HQ.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.

There may be a requirement for travel on official duty within the UK, which may involve overnight stays away from home.

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

- Working under the line management and direction of the Business Support Manager. Providing the day to day support to the Marine Office Technical Manager and Surveyors, including those Surveyors operating remotely [i.e. administrative processes involving Boat Masters Licences, Pelorus deficiencies, Monthly Reports etc.]. Maintaining paperwork and records (including registered files) required by Surveyors prior to, and after survey/Inspection ensuring appropriate systems are updated.
- Providing general advice to industry and the public in accordance with MCA policies, including Marine Office public counter service.
- Providing administrative Business Support (including telephone answering, filing and post duties) and Secretariat duties to the Marine Office for internal/external meetings.

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

**Person specification**:
**About You**

We are looking for a proactive, personable individual with a positive can-do attitude. You will be able to build rapport quickly with both internal and external stakeholders and will enjoy working collaboratively in order to achieve successful outcomes.
- You are passionate about delivering great customer service and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor these to suit your audience and the situation.
- Computer literacy is an essential skill for this role, and you will be familiar in the use of Microsoft Office IT software.
- You will be a flexible and adaptable person with excellent organisation and planning skills, which will allow you to prioritise workload and allocate resources effectively.**About Operational Delivery Profession (ODP)**

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.**Behaviours**:
We'll as



  • Southampton, United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 301183**Salary**: - £22,497**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - MCA - UK Maritime Services**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support - Operational Delivery - Secretarial**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Full time Security Officer vacancies available Full time

    We currently have opportunities for Full Time Security Officers Candidates must have an SIA Door Supervisors licence as a minimum and a SIA CCTV licence would also be an advantage (if you do not have the CCTV license it will be a requirement for you to obtain this within 12 weeks of commencing work , support to obtain a license optional and full training...

  • Field Sales

    1 month ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    **New Business Manager / Field Sales** **£25k basic OTE £40k + Car** **Hampshire** The New Business Manager will be responsible to drive both property acquisition and revenue for their region. The role will require an in-depth understanding of the UK holiday letting marketplace. This should include an expert knowledge of the local competitionand key...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    Customer Services Advisor Our clients are currently recruiting a Customer Services Advisor who will be responsible for providing assistance and support to customers once their Agreements are live, focusing on ensuring the most efficient service and best possible outcome for the customer. The Customer Services Advisor will report to the Operations Manager,...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Quilter Business Services Full time

    **What the Hiring Manager Says** The Business Services Operations Manager will have a varied but exciting role where they solely manage the Support Services Function and support the Senior Leadership in this function with stakeholder management and change management. The Support Services Function have a diverse set of activities that range from operational...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton City Council Full time

    Why Work for us: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) Please note that in applying for this vacancy you are applying for the Project Support Officer position listed below.  Southampton City Council is on a journey of significant transformation. We need to balance our budget and create a council that is sustainable for the long term. We also...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Wessex NHS Procurement Ltd Full time

    **Overview**: As a Business Improvement Officer, you will be responsible for driving a number of improvement projects aligned to WPL’s strategic objectives, working alongside colleagues from business operations, procurement, supply, analytics as well as external stakeholders to deliver defined business objectives. This is a hands-on role, where you will...

  • Security Officer

    1 month ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom BardWood Support Services Full time

    This role will ideally suit a person who has or is interested in working within probation or rehabilitation. (Preferably ex-military or ex police officer) Location: Southampton ( Landguard Road ),32 Landguard Road Shirley Southampton SO15 5DJ Rate: £11.30 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 20:00pm-08:00am **Duties**: - Undertake regular inspections and patrols...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    Meridian Health are looking for **experienced Registered General Nurses** with a valid NMC pin for a range of home care opportunities in the Southampton and Portsmouth area We have a range of nursing opportunities including specialist roles within oncology and paediatrics.You will visit an average of 5 to 6 patients per day in the comfort of their own homes,...

  • Marine Engineer

    1 month ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    **Marine Engineer** **The Opportunity**: Are you an experienced **Marine Engineer**, with experience in the **pleasure marine sector** who has worked on **inboard sterndrive engines and outboards**.Ideally with qualifications on any of the following, Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, Yanmar, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda etc.You will also offer a good knowledgeof the **UK...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

    Project Support Officer needed in Southampton. The rate is £13.79ph PAYE This is a temporary role The reference number is: 5247585 The successful candidate will be support and develop the governance and reporting of projects and programmes for the Projects and Change team, including co-ordination of project activities and controls, data analysis &...

  • Security Officer

    1 month ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED Full time

    This role will ideally suit a person who has or is interested in working within probation or rehabilitation. (Preferably ex-military or ex police officer) Location: SO15 5DJ Rate: 11.20 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 20:00pm-08:00am **Duties**: - Undertake regular inspections and patrols of the building, including patrols of common areas in accordance with...

  • Security Officer

    1 month ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED Full time

    This role will ideally suit a person who has or is interested in working within probation or rehabilitation. (Preferably ex-military or ex police officer) Location: Southampton Rate: 11.20 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 20:00pm-08:00am **Duties**: - Undertake regular inspections and patrols of the building, including patrols of common areas in accordance...

  • Security Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom BARDWOOD SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED Full time

    This role will ideally suit a person who has or is interested in working within probation or rehabilitation. (Preferably ex-military or ex police officer) Location: SO15 5DJ Rate: 11.20 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 20:00pm-08:00am **Duties**: - Undertake regular inspections and patrols of the building, including patrols of common areas in accordance with...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton City Council Full time

    Why Work for us: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full-Time, Programme Support Officer to join Southampton City Council in the Construction Project Delivery Service area. We are looking for a confident and experienced Programme Support Officer within the Built Environment to undertake proactive...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Solent NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary Calling Administrators! If you're experienced and organised and want to make a difference then we want you! We are looking for a Team Leader to support our Business Support Physical Health Services Team across Southampton the role will be based mainly at Adelaide Health Centre. This role will also involve very occasional travel to bases...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Bardwood Support Services Limited Full time

    About the roleTitle – Retail Security OfficerPay Rate – £12.07Location – WoolstonShift Timings – Part time - Various Hours between Monday to Sunday (shift times can be as early as 0700 start and 2300 finish)You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock such as food/drink, clothing and homeware items. As a...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Bardwood Support Services Limited Full time

    About the roleTitle – Retail Security OfficerPay Rate –£12.07Location – Banister RoadShift Timings – Various hours, both part time and full time between Monday to Sunday (shift times can be as early as 0700 start and 2300 finish)You will be working in a well-known retail store, which holds various stock such as food/drink, clothing and...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    We are recruiting experienced HGV 1 Drivers for Night shunting at Southampton Docks.General duties will include loading and unloading containers to be moved around Southampton docks. It will be advantageous if you have container experience. However for already experienced HGV drivers, this should be easy to get use to and there is an assessment needed...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    We are recruiting experienced HGV 1 Drivers for Day shunting at Southampton DocksGeneral duties will include loading and unloading containers to be moved around Southampton docks. It will be advantageous if you have container experience. However for already experienced HGV drivers, this should be easy to get use to and there is an assessment needed before...