Vessel Policy Advisor

Location

Southampton

About the job, Job summary

We welcome applications from all communities and we don't discriminate against any identity. We're interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.

Are you are a confident person who enjoys building solid working relationships at all levels?

Can you communicate effectively both verbally and in writing?

Do you take pride in your work and have a keen eye for detail?

If so we are looking for a Vessel Policy 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

Within UK Maritime Services, the UK Technical Services - Ship Standards teams have responsibility for developing, and maintaining, UK policies and regulations relating to a wide range of safety and environmental issues associated with vessels and ships of all sizes (from small pleasure vessels to the largest internationally trading ships).

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

As the Vessel Policy Advisor, it will be your responsibility to provide administrative support and contribute to developing and delivering UK policy, regulations, and guidance in line with MCA & UK government objectives for a safe, environmentally sound, and commercially successful UK fleet.

This is an exciting time to join the MCA. You will have the opportunity to engage in a challenging but rewarding environment, to improve safety in a high-risk industry. You will be working with a variety of stakeholders providing you with exposure to a range of grades across government and to interact with members of the industry.

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.

There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to travel occasionally within the UK, including over night stays.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To manage the administrative preparation for Stakeholder meetings and correspondence with Stakeholder Groups and represent MCA at such meetings as well as other meetings, working groups, project groups and external events as required in support of key responsibilities and the work of Stakeholder Groups.
• To support the development of regulations and Codes of Practice to implement UK policy for shipping safety, working with lawyers, economists, policy leads, Industry and surveyors to assist in the preparation of instructions for Government lawyers, impact assessments and Marine Notices for timely implementation of mandatory requirements.
• To support the development, implementation and dissemination to the UK marine industry of appropriate information, advice and guidance on construction and operation of ships to ensure consistent application and enforcement of national and international maritime legislation concerning ship safety standards, liaising with Industry, surveyors and other policy leads.
• To manage the review of applications for funded vessel modifications, liaising with Marine Office surveyors as appropriate to ensure modifications are assessed.