Coastal State Service Lead

Job Title:
Coastal State Service Lead
Location:
Southampton, UK
Job Type: Full-time contract, 12 Months
Work Model:
Hybrid (3 days office/2 days stakeholder engagement)

A senior maritime professional to lead a 12-month strategic project addressing knowledge gaps in emerging coastal state technologies. The role will focus on research, stakeholder liaison, regulatory analysis, and production of a comprehensive recommendation report to inform the UK's regulatory position at international level.

The Client represents the UK at international maritime forums, including the:
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
United Nations maritime discussions

A range of new navigation and positioning technologies are being introduced globally to replace Legacy systems. The UK must determine:

• What technologies are suitable for UK coastal state services
• What regulatory positions should be adopted
• What infrastructure and service implications exist
• How to influence international direction to the UK's advantage

• Leave knowledge gaps unaddressed
• Limit the UK's influence at international forums
• Restrict development of coastal state systems
• Increase risks in increasingly congested and complex maritime environments

• Conduct in-depth research into emerging maritime navigation technologies
• Liaise with Lighthouse Authorities and other maritime stakeholders
• Engage with international regulatory developments
• Analyse service delivery implications for UK coastal state infrastructure
• Produce a high-quality strategic report with recommendations
• Advise on the regulatory direction the UK should advocate internationally

• Professional Certificate of Master Mariner (Class 2.2 Unlimited) - MUST HAVE
• Proven Command Experience
• Strong Project Experience
• Senior-level Navigation Experience
• Experience working within Government or Public Sector

• Organisational experience within Coastal State Services
• Experience liaising with Lighthouse Authorities
• Regulatory or policy environment exposure
• Strong research and analytical capability
• Exceptional written reporting skills
• Experience working both onboard vessels and within state/government maritime structures

• Regulatory setting experience
• Programme/Project Management exposure
• Experience with in or alongside:
  • Royal Navy
  • Senior military/naval leadership roles
  • UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)
  • Cruise ship command structures