Light Dues Administrator

U.S. House of Representatives - House Resume Bank - US; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity House is seeking a Light Dues Administrator in Harwich on a fixed-term basis. The role involves processing port records into the Automated Light Dues Collection System and ensuring Light Certificates are issued accurately after careful data analysis.

You will liaise with shipbrokers, owners, banks and port authorities, applying meticulous administrative and ICT skills. A strong understanding of finance-related processes is desirable, with a focus on accuracy.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Two level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels) or Level 3 Business Administration or relevant demonstrable experience.

Responsibilities

• Process port record data onto the Automated Light Dues Collection System.
• Ensure Light Certificates are issued correctly by analysing records.
• Liaise with Shipbrokers, Light Dues Collectors, Ship Owners, Shipping Agents and Port Authorities.
• Operate with accuracy and attention to detail within set procedures.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Communication

Research via internet

Financial setting experience

Education

Five GCSEs including English & Maths

Two A-Levels or Level 3 Business Admin or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database skills

Job description

Light Dues Administrator

Fixed Term, Harwich, £25,179.00 - 27,696.00 per annum, 37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our department responsible for the administration of the Light Dues, a charge levied on commercial ships when they call into the UK or Ireland. You will be a member of the team, able to work with your peers but having the skills to work on your own initiative within set work procedures.

Reporting directly to the Light Dues Team Leader, you will be responsible for processing port record data onto our Automated Light Dues Collection System and ensuring Light Certificates have been issued correctly by analysing port records and other data.

You will be required to liaise with a wide range of external contacts such as Shipbrokers, Light Dues Collectors, Ship Owners, Shipping Agents, Port Authorities, the Registrar of Shipping, Banks and other General Lighthouse Authorities. You will have excellent administrative, inter-personal and organisational skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

We would love to see you if you have the following Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Skills

• Excellent administration skills, including electronic administration.
• Well-developed organisational skills
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office Products and database skills and experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Investigative skills, able to research vessels and companies via the internet.
• Experience of working in a financial setting desirable.

Qualifications

• Five level 2 qualifications including English and Mathematics.
• Two level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels) or Level 3 Business Administration or relevant demonstrable experience

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