Coastal Operations Area Commander
| Posting date: | 25 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £44,808 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £40,808 and up to £4,000 of additional allowances which includes: On-call Allowance - £3000 per annum, if applicable and Public Holiday and Weekend allowance - £1000 per annum. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2024 |
| Location: | Bridlington |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 373853/1 |
Summary
Would you describe yourself as self-motivated, organised and approachable?
Do you want to manage a dedicated, dynamic team of life savers - where your job REALLY matters?
If so, we are looking for a Coastal Operations Area Commander to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and 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.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
HM Coastguard (HMCG) is the operational arm of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with responsibility for six key functions: Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Emergency and Disaster Management.
There are three delivery disciplines within HM Coastguard: Maritime Operations and Aviation Operations, which coordinate activities from an operations room environment, and Coastal Operations, which manages resources and service provision on the coast.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Coastal Operations group as a Coastal Operations Area Commander, where you will use your exceptional management skills to lead our team of dedicated Officers and Volunteers.
Based at Bridlington, the successful applicant will lead and manage Coastal Operation personnel, equipment, vehicles and estates from Ravenscar to Sutton Bridge.
Using your excellent interpersonal skills, you will ensure that your teams are fully trained and have the necessary tools and equipment to carry out their vitally important roles of saving lives at sea and on the coast; ensuring the economical use of budget.
The Coastal Operations Area Commander will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders from Coastguard rescue staff and volunteers to other emergency services and partners within the resilience world, weighing up risks and making effective decisions to deploy and direct resources to meet operational response needs.
This is a unique and varied role which brings with it a great deal of autonomy. It is a physically challenging and rewarding role, where you will directly contribute to saving lives and really making a difference.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading, participating or supporting assurance and investigation teams.
- Recruiting, managing, training, supporting, coaching and mentoring full time officers.
- Reporting to the Coastal Operations Divisional Commander, ensuring compliance with all governance requirements within their Area, including management of the Area budget.
- Leading, managing, and supervising volunteers within the Coastal Operational Area.
- Identifying, planning, resourcing and verifying the training need (Staff and Volunteers) within the Coastal Operational Area. Maintaining practitioner and instructor level skills in order to support, deliver and verify operations, training, and exercises.
For an in-depth insight into the role, please refer to the Role Profile attached to this advert.