Deputy Harbour Master

at  Associated British Ports

Date: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Southampton, Southampton, GB
Company: ABP
We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
Southampton is Europe’s leading turnaround cruise port, welcoming around 2.7 million passengers annually to its five cruise terminals, including the new Horizon Cruise Terminal, also hosting the UK’s first shore power connection facilities for cruise ships. The port is the UK’s number one vehicle handling port, processing 900,000 vehicles per year and is also home to one of the UK’s largest container terminals. As one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, Southampton is a natural choice for a wide range of customers and trades, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo. Its natural deep-water harbour and unique double tide allow unrestricted access for the world’s largest vessels.
We’re currently looking to recruit a Deputy Harbour Master to work from our Harbour Office maintaining safe operations in line with the Port Marine Safety Code and ABP’s Marine Safety Management System. You’ll be responsible for ensuring exception provision of both marine safety and staff health & safety and will provide direct focus and leadership to the Marine team, raising standards and improving efficiency.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• When required, to deputise for the Harbour Master in accordance with the terms of the appropriate regulating legislation.
• Provide line management and leadership to allocated members of the Marine team, including allocation of duties, competency training, leave rosters and absence.
• Directly manage Harbour launches/Pilot Boats, Town Quay Marina and all activity within the SHA involving leisure craft.
• Review, creation and implementation of port marine operational procedures in compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code, organisational policy and all relevant legislation.
• Coordination and management of Port incidents and emergency situations, including performing ‘on call’ duties as Duty Harbour Master.
• Ensuring continuous improvement in customer service and quality standards.
• Maintenance of good working relationships with stakeholders, including customers, agents, suppliers and industry/ leisure community representatives.
• Lead liaison and marine emergency planning with all relevant government agencies, statutory bodies and emergency services.
• Lead or actively participate in port stakeholder events/working groups etc.
• Develop and maintain close links with all local leisure users groups, including Yacht Clubs, RYA, SCRA, RNLI etc.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Marine management or operational experience in a high-volume dynamic port operational environment.
• A developed understanding of relevant occupational health, marine safety and environment obligations and systems.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Candidate should have a solution driven approach and proven marine management skills.
• Strong MS Office / IT capability / comfortable with bespoke IT systems
• Competent written and oral communication skills.
• UK Harbour Master’s Certificate (or willingness to work towards gaining this).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Southampton SHA and CHA waters.
• Hold or have held a Deck Officers Certificate, Chief Officer or above.
• A post-graduate degree in management or business-related discipline.
• Investigation qualification and experience.
• Health & Safety NEBOSH qualification.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Please refer the Job description for details