Marine Licensing Advisor - Southampton, United Kingdom - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Salary:

- £31,349
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Fixed Term
Length of employment:
This post is offered on a Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) basis ending on 31st March 2025, with the possibility of permanency

Business area:

MCA
UK Maritime Services
Type of role:
Operational Delivery
Policy
Project Delivery
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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SouthamptonAbout the job

Job summary:

_ Do you have experience in shipping, maritime administration, or a safety related industry?_

_Have you got a good understanding of maritime regulations and knowledge of safe navigation? _

_Have you got a good understanding of the impact of works and activities in the marine environment on shipping and navigation?_

_ Can you communicate effectively with various stakeholders?_

_ If so, we are looking for a Marine Licensing Advisor and we would 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 Marine Licensing Advisor role lies within UK Technical Services Navigation (TSN) under UK Maritime Services (UKMS).

TSN supports the Government's maritime strategy for 'Safer Ships and Cleaner Seas' by ensuring high standards of marine safety and marine environmental protection through the development, implementation and monitoring of a consistent policy for UK navigation and radio-communication matters.

This primarily covers SOLAS Convention Chapters IV and V (Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1974); the COLREGs Convention (Collision Regulation Convention); associated and applicable EU legislation and the ITU Convention (International Telecommunications Convention).

The Navigation Team has particular responsibilities around SOLAS V, COLREGs, Marine Licensing, Offshore Renewable Energy Installations, the Port Marine Safety Code, Categorisation of Waters, and Vessel Traffic Management.

There will be a focus on licensing under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and working with the Navigation Policy Advisor for Offshore Renewable Energy as progress is made towards the government targets for reducing the UK carbon footprint.

The post will assist the Head of Navigation in ensuring the team contributes positively towards the Branch, Directorate and The Big Picture, and to ensure that all internal and external targets are met.

The role will also work closely with the Marine Licensing and Space launch Lead in the licensing of space launch activities.

This is a unique and varied role where no two days are the same.

You will have the opportunity to work with different stakeholders not only within the MCA, but also with other maritime regulators and organisations throughout the UK.

This role will give you vast exposure and allow you to build upon your knowledge and experience of maritime regulations and policies.

This is a fast paced environment where by you can work autonomously to shape the role and make it your own whilst establishing yourself as an expert in marine licensing and consenting.

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.

_ A valid passport is required for the role.__ _

There will be a requirement for you to travel within the UK and occasionally within EU as required. Other locations may be required on a case-by-case basis, however notice will be given prior to travel.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1) Marine Licence Applications (Marine Management Organisation, Natural Resources Wales, D
epartment Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Marine Scotland)**
2) Oil and Gas Developments

3) Additional Technical Support

4) Additional Support
To coordinate responses to all consultations received and liaise with relevant experts and stakeholders across Marine Protected Areas, Ports Marine Safety Code and Vessel Traffic Monitoring

For further information about the role, please see the attached.

Person specification:

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will already have an understanding of the impact of works and activities at sea on shipping and safe navigation.