Maritime Autonomy Standards Advisor

Government Recruitment Service; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Southampton is recruiting for a Ship Standards – Autonomy Advisor within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The role focuses on developing UK regulations, standards and guidance for ship safety and environmental protection, with collaboration across MCA, government departments, and industry stakeholders.

The position offers civil service-style benefits, including generous pension contributions and flexible working options, and requires leadership in drafting

Qualifications

• Experience drafting policy and regulatory guidance.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across government departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on autonomy remit within ship standards.
• Coordinate Stakeholder Groups and MCA representation at meetings and events.
• Draft instructions for Government lawyers to enable timely regulation implementation.
• Coordinate related impact assessments with Government economists.
• Participate in MCA and externally funded research projects as requested.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Legal coordination

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Southampton is recruiting for a Ship Standards – Autonomy Advisor within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The role focuses on developing UK regulations, standards and guidance for ship safety and environmental protection, with collaboration across MCA, government departments, and industry stakeholders.

The position offers civil service-style benefits, including generous pension contributions and flexible working options, and requires leadership in drafting