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Location Southampton About the job 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. Ship Standard Policy Lead - Emission Reduction and Air Quality Salary: £38,654 Location: Southampton Reporting to: Future Propulsion and Fuel Safety Lead Would you like the opportunity to contribute and make a real impact to environmental policies for emission reductions? Are you looking for a role with endless training opportunities, within an organisation that heavily invests in your development? Would you love to be a part of an organisation that makes a real difference to people's lives every day? If so, we would love to hear from you! Job description The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are currently in search of two new Ship Standard Policy Leads to proactively manage and develop UK policy regulations and guidance within the Directorate of UK Maritime Services (UKMS). You will be the main focal point across the MCA, developing, negotiating and maintaining UK policies and regulations relating to a wide range of safety and environmental issues associated with ships and vessels of all sizes, from small pleasure vessels to the largest international trading ships. You will provide great value to the MCA within this position, ensuring that the agency has an informed and balanced approach that meets the government's obligations, industry needs and public expectations. Role Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Leading the negotiation, development, implementation and management of policy and regulation. • Represent the MCA and/or the UK at internal, external and international meetings/working groups. • Providing a focal point role for industry and colleagues on matters regarding UK policy. • Acting as policy lead for relevant international and domestic regulations. • Supporting the UKMS contribution to the MCA business plan activities and objectives. • Ensuring the MCAs vision and values are upheld in all aspects of work. Please see the attached Role Profile for an in-depth view of the post Responsibilities About You To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate a good knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the maritime sector. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge within your role, drawing on your relevant experience in either maritime engineering, naval architecture, maritime operations, risk/safety engineering or previous seafaring experience. We would love to hear from individual's adept at building strong working relationships, demonstrating both first class written and oral communication qualities. This will ideally be coupled with a proven experience in drafting high standard submissions and other policy documents for key stakeholders. This role will expect applicants to possess well developed IT skills, particularly the use of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. We are committed to encouraging and enabling our staff to develop in and above their role and will support you through further development opportunities/qualifications. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Policy Framework: Compile, assimilate, distil, interpret and present a strong evidence base from a wide range of types of evidence and opinions to form a sound and compelling base to inform coherent policy making (Level 2) Science & Engineering Framework: Applying scientific and technical knowledge (Level 2) Science & Engineering Framework: Understanding and complying with statutory requirements and standards (Level 2) Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance. Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Things you need to know Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. To apply for this role, you will need to provide detailed evidence of your knowledge and experience of the following sift criteria within your CV and Personal Statement : • Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge, drawing on their relevant experience in either, marine engineering, naval architecture, maritime operations, risk or safety engineering, or previous seafaring experience. • Experience of working in a regulatory role within the maritime sector. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to draft high standard submissions and other policy documents. • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and emails. The sift is due to take place from 10th August 2021. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held week commencing 23rd August 2021. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. This vacancy is using Success Profiles. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include: • an interview • an interview with one or more exercises • a full day of activities including interactive, written and timed exercises You're encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. Please see attached candidate notes for further information about our recruitment process If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section Further Information To learn more about applying for a role within the Department for Transport, visit the Application Process page of our Careers website. Before submitting your application, we encourage you to visit our Things You Need to Know page for further information about applying for a role within the Department for Transport and the Civil Service. Throughout this job advert there are links to the DfT Careers website , which provides you further information to support your application. Should you be unable to access the information on our website, please email for assistance. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Carolina Dopico-Gonzalez Email : Recruitment team : Email : Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance..... click apply for full job details

Location Southampton About the job 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. Ship Standard Policy Lead - Emission Reduction and Air Quality Salary: £38,654 Location: Southampton Reporting to: Future Propulsion and Fuel Safety Lead Would you like the opportunity to contribute and make a real impact to environmental policies for emission reductions? Are you looking for a role with endless training opportunities, within an organisation that heavily invests in your development? Would you love to be a part of an organisation that makes a real difference to people's lives every day? If so, we would love to hear from you! Job description The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are currently in search of two new Ship Standard Policy Leads to proactively manage and develop UK policy regulations and guidance within the Directorate of UK Maritime Services (UKMS). You will be the main focal point across the MCA, developing, negotiating and maintaining UK policies and regulations relating to a wide range of safety and environmental issues associated with ships and vessels of all sizes, from small pleasure vessels to the largest international trading ships. You will provide great value to the MCA within this position, ensuring that the agency has an informed and balanced approach that meets the government's obligations, industry needs and public expectations. Role Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Leading the negotiation, development, implementation and management of policy and regulation. • Represent the MCA and/or the UK at internal, external and international meetings/working groups. • Providing a focal point role for industry and colleagues on matters regarding UK policy. • Acting as policy lead for relevant international and domestic regulations. • Supporting the UKMS contribution to the MCA business plan activities and objectives. • Ensuring the MCAs vision and values are upheld in all aspects of work. Please see the attached Role Profile for an in-depth view of the post Responsibilities About You To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate a good knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the maritime sector. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge within your role, drawing on your relevant experience in either maritime engineering, naval architecture, maritime operations, risk/safety engineering or previous seafaring experience. We would love to hear from individual's adept at building strong working relationships, demonstrating both first class written and oral communication qualities. This will ideally be coupled with a proven experience in drafting high standard submissions and other policy documents for key stakeholders. This role will expect applicants to possess well developed IT skills, particularly the use of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. We are committed to encouraging and enabling our staff to develop in and above their role and will support you through further development opportunities/qualifications. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Policy Framework: Compile, assimilate, distil, interpret and present a strong evidence base from a wide range of types of evidence and opinions to form a sound and compelling base to inform coherent policy making (Level 2) Science & Engineering Framework: Applying scientific and technical knowledge (Level 2) Science & Engineering Framework: Understanding and complying with statutory requirements and standards (Level 2) Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance. Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Things you need to know Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. To apply for this role, you will need to provide detailed evidence of your knowledge and experience of the following sift criteria within your CV and Personal Statement : • Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge, drawing on their relevant experience in either, marine engineering, naval architecture, maritime operations, risk or safety engineering, or previous seafaring experience. • Experience of working in a regulatory role within the maritime sector. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven ability to draft high standard submissions and other policy documents. • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and emails. The sift is due to take place from 10th August 2021. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held week commencing 23rd August 2021. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. This vacancy is using Success Profiles. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include: • an interview • an interview with one or more exercises • a full day of activities including interactive, written and timed exercises You're encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. Please see attached candidate notes for further information about our recruitment process If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section Further Information To learn more about applying for a role within the Department for Transport, visit the Application Process page of our Careers website. Before submitting your application, we encourage you to visit our Things You Need to Know page for further information about applying for a role within the Department for Transport and the Civil Service. Throughout this job advert there are links to the DfT Careers website , which provides you further information to support your application. Should you be unable to access the information on our website, please email for assistance. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Carolina Dopico-Gonzalez Email : Recruitment team : Email : Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance..... click apply for full job details

Associate, Floating Offshore Wind & Maritime Contract Term: Permanent Location: London or Edinburgh Closing date: 3rd August 2021 Salary: Commensurate with experience About the role: The ideal candidate will have a technical background (and relevant qualifications) in naval architecture or marine engineering with some industry experience, preferably with an emphasis on mooring system design (floating wind preferable but wider oil and gas or marine experience acceptable). Additionally, knowledge of wider vessel design, including energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures would be of benefit. The role will suit a candidate with strong project management skills and a background in floating offshore wind or the maritime sector. A focus on mooring system design is desirable. Responsibilities will include supporting the floating offshore wind programme manager on programme coordination, project delivery, and providing technical input when necessary. The successful candidate will also support wider maritime projects where required, joining a team of experts who are leading on state-of-the-art research and development projects. Although experience in the maritime sector, floating wind and/or mooring system design is preferable, we encourage all applicants with a relevant or related technical background (such as naval architecture or marine engineering) to apply. About us The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy. We are independent experts on carbon reduction and resource efficiency, who reinvest surpluses from group commercial activities into our mission. The Carbon Trust provides innovative advice to governments and businesses around the world to support the global transition to a low carbon economy. We work closely with decision makers and implementers in key institutions in the UK and across multiple emerging and developing countries on low-carbon finance, programmes, policy and technology. Main duties and responsibilities: • Support delivery of Carbon Trust offshore wind and maritime programmes and manage delivery of technical projects• Provide wider technical support on floating wind, mooring systems, and maritime projects• Liaise with external contractors, clients and internal colleagues to support floating offshore wind activities• Provide input to floating wind, maritime and general business development• Become a subject matter expert on mooring system design and wider floating offshore wind (with vessel emission reduction knowledge also of benefit) Key skills we are looking for: • Strong project/process managing skills• Highly organised, excellent attention to detail, and ability to manage own time• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Ability to work independently without extensive oversight• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other MS Office applications such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint Qualifications and experience: • Technical background and relevant qualifications in naval architecture or marine engineering• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office (essential)• Familiarity with other IT packages such as CRM, SharePoint and Agresso / Unit 4 (desirable)• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills• Strong organisational and planning skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Proficiency in written and spoken English (essential) • A desire to be part of the growing momentum to help reduce the impacts of climate change on the planet• No prior offshore wind experience required• The successful candidate must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK and excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) We offer the successful candidate: • A chance to work on an influential portfolio of offshore wind projects at a mission-driven organisation, in a friendly team environment• A competitive compensation package and excellent benefits Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a performance based bonus. Our hours are 37.5 per week with 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and a generous pension scheme. At the Carbon Trust we offer flexibility around working from home and our employees are able to work from home for half of their weekly working hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. Our head office is in London, close to Blackfriars and Waterloo stations, we offer travel card loans, a cycle to work scheme, company away days and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Helpline. Joining the Carbon Trust provides an opportunity to work alongside some of the leading practitioners in the low carbon arena so if you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join us please click the apply button. We are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity in our workforce and make our decisions based on your skills and experience. We can only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK. No agencies or publications. Please be aware that due to the current situation surrounding Covid-19, interviewing and onboarding processes will take place via video conferencing.