Deputy Registrar of Defence Shipping - Defence Maritime Regulator

The Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR) within the Ministry of Defence has a great opportunity for an individual to shape the way that Defence manages vessel safety. We are looking for someone with a strong maritime, defence or civil service background interested in contributing to the regulation and oversight of Defence maritime activity. If you enjoy making improvements, problem solving and negotiating change then this role may be the one for you.

We are a part of the Defence Safety Authority, an independent body within the MOD. Empowered as an independent regulator for health, safety and environmental protection across the Defence maritime domain, we regulate, assure and enforce across a wide range of activities. This includes all activity conducted by Defence shipping, in Defence ports and harbour facilities, and for all diving in support of Defence activities.

Defence shipping includes, but is not limited to, warships, submarines, landing craft and boats. We are also constantly looking at how new technologies and vessel types, such as autonomous vessels or with the involvement of artificial intelligence (Al), can be conducted safely and environmentally soundly.

As the DMR lead on Registry and associated projects, this role is a key link to the successful procurement of Defence maritime vessels and equipment. Ranging from warships and submarines through traditional acquisition routes; through fast paced technological procurements via novel routes and through involvement in the definition and categorisation of innovative technologies now and in the future. This includes the fast-moving areas of autonomous vessels which are vital strategic drivers in Defence.

The Deputy Registrar will be essential to DMR continuing to support the speedy delivery of such operational capabilities.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.