Seafarers (Technical delivery) Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,848 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 407919 |
Summary
The primary purpose of the role is to support delivery of the MCA's Strategic Objectives and three-year Business Plan and to develop and implement standards of training and certification in accordance with international conventions and national requirements. The role involves engaging with shipping industry stakeholders, social partners, nautical colleges and other training establishments in the UK and abroad over same.
In addition, the role will provide project management of the Modernisation of seafarer training (including digitised assessments) and interfaces with our Training Providers, the development of training and certification to support the fishing industry, future shipping technologies and innovations, and other activities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of seafarers and all those working in the maritime environment.
The Seafarer Examiners and Technical delivery team are undergoing significant change journey, and this role will also be instrumental in identifying opportunities and driving forward the implementation of efficiencies from a comprehensive transformation programme, whilst maintaining service standards.
This position provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and professional individual to join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and help modernise and drive the delivery of seafarers training and standards. This role offers lots of engagement and collaborative working with a variety of stakeholders as well as the opportunity to build on any previous experience and knowledge in the maritime industry.
In addition, the role will provide project management of the Modernisation of seafarer training (including digitised assessments) and interfaces with our Training Providers, the development of training and certification to support the fishing industry, future shipping technologies and innovations, and other activities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of seafarers and all those working in the maritime environment.
The Seafarer Examiners and Technical delivery team are undergoing significant change journey, and this role will also be instrumental in identifying opportunities and driving forward the implementation of efficiencies from a comprehensive transformation programme, whilst maintaining service standards.
This position provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and professional individual to join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and help modernise and drive the delivery of seafarers training and standards. This role offers lots of engagement and collaborative working with a variety of stakeholders as well as the opportunity to build on any previous experience and knowledge in the maritime industry.
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