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Department for Transport; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave +1 per year (max

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities (CIPD

Job summary

The Department for Transport is seeking a Maritime Security Compliance Inspector to monitor and assess compliance with maritime security regulations across the UK. Hybrid role based in Birmingham and Leeds, with a focus on risk-based inspections and professional liaison with industry and authorities.

You will contribute to national security by ensuring adherence to security standards, maintaining accurate records, and supporting incident response.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory inspections or audits is desirable.
• Ability to document findings clearly in a database.
• Strong communication with industry and government partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk-based inspections and audits across the UK.
• Record findings accurately in the compliance database.
• Liaise with industry representatives during site visits.
• Support the department's response to critical maritime incidents.

Skills

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Incident response

Tools

Compliance database

Job description

Maritime Security Compliance Inspector

Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Location: Birmingham, Leeds (Hybrid)

Protect the UK's maritime transport network and help keep the public safe. As a Maritime Security Compliance Inspector, you will play a vital role in monitoring and assessing compliance with maritime security regulations across the UK. Working within the Department for Transport's Maritime Security Division, you will contribute to the Government's counter-terrorism strategy, partnering with industry, law enforcement and government colleagues to help protect port facilities, transport workers and the travelling public while maintaining confidence in the UK's maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake close observations, inspections, audits and tests across the UK as part of a risk-based programme of compliance activity to assess industry compliance with security requirements.
• Ensure accurate, succinct and focussed information about findings of compliance activity are entered onto the relevant database.
• Liaise with industry representatives on site visits to conduct compliance activities in an effective, professional and consistent manner.
• Support the Department's response in the event of a critical incident, in particular involving maritime security.

Alongside your salary of £35,663, Department for Transport contributes £10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

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