Maritime Digitalisation Technology Lead
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,241 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 436395/1 |
Summary
Have you monitored and analysed UK policy, regulations, and market trends to advise on changes supporting government and industry objectives?
Do you engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure balanced, informed approaches that align with government, industry, and public needs?
If so, 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.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
Find out more about what it's like working at MCA.
Join us as Maritime Digitalisation Technology Lead, driving innovation in the maritime sector. You’ll lead policy engagement on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, Machine Vision, AR, and emerging areas like Quantum. This outward-facing role involves horizon scanning, responding to industry developments, and assessing opportunities and risks from digitalisation trends. You’ll also support UK innovators entering the maritime market, guiding them through regulation and growth opportunities to shape the future of shipping.Your main duties will include but not limited to:
Stakeholder Engagement – Proven ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and deliver outcomes.Technical Knowledge – Experience and understanding of several of the following technologies: AI, Big Data, IoT, Machine Vision, Augmented Reality (AR), and emerging areas such as Quantum Computing.Strategic Insight – Experience supporting senior leaders by providing actionable insight and intelligence on digitalisation and AI developments.Horizon Scanning & Trend Analysis – Ability to identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the maritime sector.Strategic Communication – Skilled in presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including policymakers and senior stakeholders.For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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