Regulatory Reform Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £40,808
Job grade:


  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Fixed term
    Length of employment:
  • Fixed term up to 31/03/2025 with a possibility of extension

Business area:


  • UK Technical Maritime Services

Type of role:


  • Administration / Corporate Support
  • Legal Services
  • Policy
  • Project Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, SouthamptonAbout the job

Job summary:


Do you have experience of working in a regulatory policy role?

Can you demonstrate excellent communication skills to draft high standard submissions and other policy documents?

Would you like the opportunity to make a big impact by reshaping significant areas of legislation?

_ 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.


Job description:


The Directorate of UK Maritime Services (UKMS) 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.

This provides a dynamic working environment including regular engagement with operational colleagues in other areas of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), other Government Departments, and other national Maritime Administrations, as well as industry stakeholders.


In response to the government's Retained EU Law (REUL) Act there is a need to deliver significant changes to the regulations within the responsibility of UKMS.

This role will provide coordination and capacity within the Directorate to ensure that all REUL commitments and timelines are met while unlocking the benefits for our stakeholders.


You will support the Regulatory Reform Lead in leading this recently established team to ensure the team is fully functioning and focussed on delivery.

You will manage, lead, guide and mentor the Regulatory Reform Adviser in the production of high-quality supporting documentation for legislative projects, including Impact Assessments and Instructions to Lawyers, as well as navigating the processes necessary to enable proposed changes to merchant shipping legislation to be considered by parliament.


This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who may not hold a qualification in law or legislation, but has very keen interest and drive to learn more by exploring this sector.


Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • To contribute to, and where appropriate lead, the negotiation, development, implementation and management of policy and regulation in order to maintain and further develop a consistent and proportionate regulatory framework for UK maritime sector within the context of REUL reform commitments.
  • Provide a focal point role for internal colleagues and stakeholders on matters regarding UKMS response to REUL Act and maintain a positive and proactive role in liaison with MCA Consultant Surveyors, relevant Directorates and Branches within the MCA, DfT, and external stakeholders.
  • As directed by line manager, to draft instructions for Government lawyers for preparation and timely implementation of regulations and codes and guidance and coordinate associated impact assessments. This includes the development of M Notices, Safety Bulletins, Instructions to Surveyors and Advice Notes as required.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the national and international political and policy context of UKMS work through discussion and liaison with key stakeholders, for example, internal and external government colleagues, industry, Non-Government Organisations, Red Ensign Group, other governments etc.
  • Handling of technical and policy questions raised internally and provide advice to senior managers in the MCA and as required by the Regulatory Reform Lead.
  • Draft responses to stakeholders, including responding to Freedom of Information Act enquiries, Parliamentary Questions and other official correspondence, within the set timescales and agreed deadlines.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.

Person specification:


To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience of working in a regulatory policy role and delivering legislative changes.

It is essential that you have excellent written and or
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