Staff Officer Technical Services

Government Recruitment Service; Holyhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Holyhead seeks a Staff Officer Technical Services to enhance operational systems for the Coastguard. The role involves supervising technical systems, providing expert advice, and leading development of user requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical management and effective communication skills. The role offers significant benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in operational system management and technical recommendations.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of national and international regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational use of Coastguard technical systems.
• Provide expert advice for Coastguard missions.
• Lead user requirement development for technical systems.

Job description

Overview

Are you a problem solver who is enthusiastic in finding creative solutions?

Do you enjoy building relationships and working with a diverse range of stakeholders?

Would you like to use your skills in IT to improve the way operational systems are used to safeguard lives?

Staff Officer Technical Services (Coastal Operations) – Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

His Majesty’s Coastguard (HM Coastguard, HMCG) is the operational arm of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with responsibility for 6 key missions - Search and Rescue, Pollution Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Emergency and Disaster management.

The successful applicant will join our close knit and supportive team to contribute to improving safety at sea. We will look to you to provide technical and professional recommendations, guidance and advice on the most effective use of the Coastguard technical systems to senior management and other stakeholders and lead on the development of user requirements for future coastguard systems. You will monitor and implement coherent and consistent national procedures, processes, strategies and policies through expert contribution and ensure HM Coastguard's adherence to and compliance with agreed national and international operational legislation, regulations, procedures, processes, rules and guidelines.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at MCA: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the operational use of current and future Coastguard technical systems in order to ensure high quality delivery.
• Apply specialist knowledge and provide expert advice in support of the execution of the Coastguard missions and assist MCA Technical Services and other MCA branches as and when.
• Act as senior user and business change manager during implementation of Coastguard technical systems functional system projects, chair and lead systems working groups to develop user requirements and develop, manage, and implement user acceptance testing for these systems.
• Maintain a detailed operational understanding of international and national resolutions, directives, legislation to ensure the UK meets its obligation.
• Represent the UK as a subject matter expert in working groups and in support at high level meetings with UK, European and international partners, authorities, stakeholders, and organisations to ensure that UK interests are properly represented and protected.
• Maintaining a high level of operational currency in the delivery of the key Coastguard missions to enable the provision of detailed advice, guidance and support to users and managers.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.