Are you a problem solver who is enthusiastic in finding creative solutions?
Do you enjoy building relationships and working with a diverse range of stakeholders?
Would you like to use your skills in ICT to improve the way systems are used to safeguard lives?
If so, we are looking for a Staff Officer Technical Services (Coastal Operations) to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and 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.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
His Majesty’s Coastguard (HM Coastguard, HMCG) is the operational arm of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with responsibility for 6 key missions - Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Emergency and Disaster management.
The successful applicant will join our close knit and supportive team to contribute to improving safety along the UK coastline and at sea. We will look to you to provide technical and professional recommendations, guidance and advice on the most effective use of the Coastguard technical systems to senior management and other stakeholders and lead on the development of user requirements for future coastguard systems. You will monitor and implement coherent and consistent national procedures, processes, strategies and policies through expert contribution and ensure HM Coastguard's adherence to and compliance with agreed national and international operational legislation, regulations, procedures, processes, rules and guidelines.
As a Staff Officer Technical Services you will be accountable to the Head of Infrastructure for the delivery and quality of designated Coastguard technical systems used to deliver the six key Coastguard missions. You will be providing technical and professional recommendations, guidance and advice on the most effective use of the Coastguard technical systems to senior management and internal and external stakeholders as required in order to support operations.
You will be leading the development of user requirements for future coastguard systems.
You will be monitoring and be responsible for the implementation of coherent and consistent national procedures, processes, strategies, and policies through expert contribution.
As part of this role you will also be responsible for HM Coastguard's adherence to and compliance with agreed national and international operational legislation, regulations, procedures, processes, rules, and guidelines.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Apply specialist knowledge and provide expert advice in support of the execution of the Coastguard missions and assist MCA Technical Services and other MCA branches as and when.
* Act as senior user and business change manager during implementation of Coastguard technical systems functional system projects, chair and lead systems working groups to develop user requirements and develop, manage and implement user acceptance testing for these systems.
* Develop, adopt and amend operational procedures and processes in consultation with stakeholders, operational managers and technical staff to prioritise and manage maintenance of systems, solve problems and enhance the provision of the six key Coastguard missions.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders and provide advice and technical input to develop relevant national policies and procedures as well as the development of future Coastguard technical systems and provide briefings on operational technology and processes for senior managers as required.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
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