First Officer Executive

4 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year
Description

Ready to take command of challenge, responsibility and impact? Join us as First Officer (Executive) on our Marine Inspection vessels and help steer the future of Scotland's maritime operations.

We are seeking two experienced and highly capable First Officer (Executive) to lead our deck department and serve as the principal deputy to the Commanding Officer. This pivotal role carries responsibility for the management of all deck operations, maintenance programmes, safety compliance and the effective supervision of deck personnel. You will ensure vessel stability, oversee deck equipment, RIBs and harbour operations, and maintain statutory documentation while upholding all Safety Management System (SMS) procedures and driving corrective actions where required.

These roles will be based on board MPV Jura and MRV Scotia.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities
  • Act as head of the deck department and deputy to the Commanding Officer.
  • Oversee all deck operations, maintain lifting gear and certification, and associated safety requirements.
  • Manage deck maintenance, report defects, and ensure SMS procedures are followed.
  • Conduct draught readings, trim/stability calculations, and maintain statutory records.
  • Lead and instruct deck and catering personnel on procedures and operational tasks.
  • Carry out British Sea Fishery Officer duties and support enforcement operations.
  • Liaise with the Fishing Master on fishing/science operations, gear handling and equipment (MRV Scotia only).
  • Maintain training records, RIBs/equipment, medical care stores.
  • Investigate non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and maintain operational documentation.
  • Keep navigational watches as required and perform other duties at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.


Qualifications
Qualifications

Masters (Unlimited) Certificate of competency

Valid ENG1 Certificate – Must declare limitations prior to taking on role.

All relevant STCW qualifications

Please confirm you hold these qualifications.  If you do not hold all of these qualifications, your application will not be considered.

  Success profile   Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.   Technical / Professional Skills:
  • Operational leadership and Management – Working level
  • Data and Insight – Working level
  • Delivery and decision making as pace – Practitioner level
  • Adaptability to Change – Working level

You can find out more about the skills required here: ODP Competency framework | Pathways

  Experience
  • You must have demonstrable experience of working as a First Officer Executive on a MPV or MRV. 
How to apply   Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.   Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.   If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.    Assessments are scheduled for w/c 19 January 2026 however this may be subject to change.   Apply before 23:59 on 16 December This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only.   About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.   Working pattern Your annual leave allowance is 175 days. Leave is calculated pro-rata based on the period of time employed. Typical trip lengths are 22 days on, 22 days off or 28 days on 26 days off.   Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.    Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.  Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.   Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

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