SMS & Compliance Programme Lead

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Maternity/Paternity pay

Discounted holidays and cruises

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. in Ipswich is seeking an SMS Manager to administer the Safety Management System and lead internal audit scheduling and execution. You will coordinate audits across shore-based and vessel activities, maintain compliance records, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.

The role requires strong document control, governance knowledge and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Travel to vessels and external locations is required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting or coordinating audits and compliance reviews.
• Strong document control and data management skills.
• Ability to travel to vessels and external locations as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Safety Management System and document control workflows.
• Coordinate review, approval, publication, amendment and withdrawal of controlled documents.
• Own the annual internal audit schedule for shore-based, vessel and third-party activities.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and compliance reviews per approved plans.
• Maintain records of non-conformities, actions and improvement initiatives.
• Collate and analyse information from ship and shore departments.
• Promote audit practices and governance arrangements across the organisation.

Skills

Audit coordination

Document control

Governance

Stakeholder management

Internal audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Audit software

Governance databases

Job description

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. in Ipswich is seeking an SMS Manager to administer the Safety Management System and lead internal audit scheduling and execution. You will coordinate audits across shore-based and vessel activities, maintain compliance records, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.

The role requires strong document control, governance knowledge and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Travel to vessels and external locations is required.