Port and Harbour Management Director

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom UK Harbour Masters' Association Full time

Commercial Harbour Operations Lead

Shape the commercial future of Bristol Harbour

The Bristol Harbour Authority is driving a hugely ambitious Western Harbour development, which offers immense potential for local businesses and stakeholders. As a Commercial Harbour Operations Lead, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across the harbour's projects and developments, ensuring that they align with the harbour's objectives and are executed effectively and safely.

You will work closely with internal organisations within the Council, as well as external organisations such as the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, the Environment Agency, and harbour user groups, to develop and implement business plans and strategies. You will also oversee the direction and leadership of the harbour and estate, ensuring that it operates safely and effectively, and that relationships with stakeholders are built and maintained.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Provide strategic leadership across the harbour's projects and developments, ensuring alignment with the harbour's objectives
  2. Develop and implement business plans and strategies, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
  3. Oversee the direction and leadership of the harbour and estate, ensuring safe and effective operation
  4. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including harbour user groups and external organisations

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will need to be an innovative leader with extensive knowledge and experience of working within the port and marine industry. You will also require professional qualifications, such as Master Mariner Class 1 or RN equivalent, Port Management/Harbour Master Diploma/Certificate, and membership of a relevant professional body.

You will need to have well-developed communication, report-writing, presenting, and influencing skills, with the capacity to manage a variety of stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to take on a career-defining role, driving a huge development scheme that will be enjoyed for decades to come.



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