Maritime Safety & Regulation Lead (Code Vessels)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave (+1 per year up 2

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities (CIPD

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton is seeking a Code Vessel Team Lead to oversee a specialist team advancing safety standards for small commercial vessels. You will collaborate with industry and government, shaping risk-based policies and delivering practical regulatory solutions.

The role leads development and implementation of initiatives to improve safety and environmental standards, with opportunities to influence regulatory frameworks and international engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in small vessel operations or governance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent drafting and communications skills, with regulatory documentation proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team in developing and maintaining technical standards, policies, and procedures for the small commercial vessel sector.
• Deliver team objectives, manage risks, and ensure compliance with Civil Service and MCA expectations.
• Provide strategic direction on development, implementation and review of regulations and standards, particularly for Code Vessels.
• Represent the MCA and UK at national and international forums, preparing and presenting technical papers as required.
• Act as the key contact for industry and stakeholders, fostering collaboration across the MCA, DfT and external partners.

Skills

Small vessels

Engineering standards

Safety systems

Naval architecture

Maritime regulations

Job description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton is seeking a Code Vessel Team Lead to oversee a specialist team advancing safety standards for small commercial vessels. You will collaborate with industry and government, shaping risk-based policies and delivering practical regulatory solutions.

The role leads development and implementation of initiatives to improve safety and environmental standards, with opportunities to influence regulatory frameworks and international engagement.