Technical Officer

Technical Officer
London (Hybrid) 30,000- 40,000 per annum Permanent

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with an international professional organisation for maritime professionals to recruit a dynamic and technically adept Technical Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected global body that drives excellence, safety and innovation across the maritime sector.

A Snapshot of the Role
Step into a varied, hands on position where you'll support digital communications, analytics, events and technical systems. You'll be the go to person for tools, tech and troubleshooting, helping to elevate organisational activities and special projects.

What You'll Be Getting Involved In
This role blends technical support, digital media, data analysis and event delivery. You'll work across teams to ensure smooth operations, support high profile activities and help introduce new technologies that enhance efficiency.

• Salary: 30,000- 40,000 (depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London (hybrid)

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support across digital communications, analytics and collaboration tools (e.g., GoToWebinar, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Slido, Mentimeter, Discord, SurveyMonkey, Excel with pivot tables, Power BI, Copilot and other AI tools).
• Support media production and digital communications for organisational activities.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting to support initiatives and decision making.
• Research and recommend new digital tools and technologies to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide hands on support with hardware including cameras, microphones, video equipment, laptops, cables and streaming platforms such as OBS.
• Work collaboratively with external partners during events and activities.
• Assist in managing special project websites.
• Prepare reports and maintain financial records.
• Attend industry events and meetings to support senior staff when required.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Essential

• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with digital communications, analytics and collaboration tools, with enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical English.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Maritime qualification and/or shipboard experience.
• Demonstrated interest in maritime activities.
• Degree in a related discipline.
• Experience or interest in gaming technologies (advantageous but not essential).

Ready to Apply?
If you're excited by the prospect of bringing your technical skills to a respected international organisation and contributing to impactful industry work, we'd love to hear from you!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.